Saturday, Sept 6, Grand Opening of the Antioch College Wellness Center

The Wellness Center at Antioch College
240 East South College St

Antioch College’s newly renovated 44,000-square-foot Wellness Center will officially open to the Yellow Springs community on September 6, 2014.

To commemorate the opening, the College will host a grand opening community celebration on September 6, 2014, from 12:00 until 4:00 p.m., with a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting scheduled at 12:00 p.m. The community is invited to come together for a day of celebration, including activities such as basketball, volleyball, pickleball and tennis, plus healthy cuisine from several area food trucks. Wellness Center memberships will be available for purchase during the event.

The Wellness Center, formerly known as the Curl Gymnasium, recently completed a $7.8 million renovation, which began in June 2013. The original gym dates back to 1929. Contractors have rehabbed or reconfigured the facility, preserving historic architectural elements of the building while upgrading for improved functionality and energy use.

The Wellness Center will be a resource for students, as well as faculty, staff and the wider Yellow Springs community. It will serve as the campus venue in which students and citizens alike can engage in behaviors that promote health, personal growth and an enhanced quality of life.

In addition to providing a rich and intellectual environment, Antioch College is committed to serving students’ physical health and wellness needs. Research on student recruitment, retention and success confirms the importance of having a recreational facility and a robust set of recreation offerings on campus.

The Wellness Center features the following amenities:

• A six-lane, regulation-length indoor swimming pool made cleaner and greener with a UV filtration system
• A large therapeutic whirlpool
• A fully equipped fitness room with state-of-the-art cardio equipment, strength machines, weight-lifting equipment and a walking track
• Indoor courts for basketball, volleyball, badminton and pickleball
• Studio spaces for group fitness classes, martial arts, yoga and more
• Two racquetball courts
• Six outdoor tennis courts
• Large multi-use space for special events, lectures, conferences, retreats and performances
• Lounge and patio spaces for gathering
• A healthy “grab-and-go” snack bar

www.wellnesscenter.antiochcollege.org

Schedule of events:

Noon: Welcome and Ribbon-cutting Ceremony by President Mark Roosevelt

12:30-4 p.m.: Pick-up Games: basketball, volleyball, pickleball, badminton, racquetball and ping-pong

Work out in our Fitness Center

Children’s Activities: Face painting, hula hoop, games

12:30-1 p.m.: Mobility, Strength and Balance

1-1:30 p.m.: Punch and Judy Puppet Show with Jim & Judy Rose

1:30-2:30 p.m. Live Jazz by Yellow Springs High School students

1:30-3:30 p.m. Community “First Dip” in the Pool

2-2:30 p.m. Zumba

2:30-3:15 p.m. Yoga with Monica Hasek (all levels)

Food trucks:

La Pampa Grill

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Argentine traditional wood fired grill

The Shakery Juice Bar

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Fresh juices, smoothies and yogurt bowls

Kinetic

www.kineticfoodtruck.com

A Gourmet Food Truck for the Health-Conscious

For more information, visit wellnesscenter.antiochcollege.org

Memberships available for purchase starting day of event.