Early this week, an announcement was made by the Premier of Alberta and Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health that indoor recreation and sports facilities were given the green light to re-open as part of Phase 2 of Alberta's Relaunch Strategy. Although we are very excited to welcome all of you back, the JCC is not ready to open quite yet. We are communicating regularly with our colleagues at other city facilities to discuss best practices and to coordinate re-opening activities.

We want to thank everyone for your support and patience during this very challenging time. We know the programs and services we run at the Calgary JCC are of value to our members and many of you are ready to come back. Our number one priority is the safety and well-being of everyone in our JCC community. We are re-opening in a phased approach that minimizes the spread of COVID-19 and maintains a healthy and safe environment for all. We are in the process of putting protocols in place to ensure that once our building opens, you feel informed and safe to return.

We will continue to update you as we work towards re-opening the doors of the JCC. In the meantime, read on about our new outdoor opportunities to get you moving, grooving, and connecting!

Personal Training in the Park is here! Meet your favourite JCC trainer on the field to workout in the sunshine. All precautions will be taken. Click here to view our special rates. Limited spots are available so email Scott Russell to get started today!

For all of you who have been enjoying our online GroupX classes, get ready for a Double Dose of Trish… Outside! Bring a water bottle and your own mats this Monday, June 15 for Hi Lo Cardio at 9:00am and Pilates at 10:15am. Classes are $10 each and spots are limited due to physical distancing guidelines, so be sure to register early.

It's June and we're loving the warmer weather that the blue skies and sunshine brings! Let's keep the summer time vibes going with this week's featured recipe: Fruit Ice Cubes. Whether for adding to a smoothie, making an easy dessert treat for baby, or dropping into a weekend cocktail, these colourful ice cubes are fun and tasty!

Breathe, Balance, and Bend! Our bodies need exercise, but they need downtime, too. Breathing, balancing, and bending give children (and adults!) a chance to rest their bodies and relax their minds. Check out these fun and helpful tips to do together as a family, from our friends at Sesame Street in Communities. One, two, three… feel the tension melt away.

The good folks at Karen's Café would like to send out a big thank you to everyone for their support since their re-opening last week! From Wednesday to Friday, they are more than happy to help lighten the week's grocery load. Check out Facebook for their weekly specials or view their menu here.