FIT TO RECOVER IS A NON-PROFIT GYM AND COMMUNITY CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN
RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE MISUSE DISORDER. WE STRIVE TO CREATE A SAFE PLACE WHERE OUR MEMBERS CONNECT AND THRIVE THROUGH FITNESS, NUTRITION,
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND CREATIVE ARTS.
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This month we are BRINGING THE HEAT!
We invite you to join any of our pillars that can help you strengthen your recovery, your friendships, and your mind.
Fire up that core at one of our workouts
Ignite the grill at a Community Meal prep
Light up the sound studio with your beats and lyrics
and Lend a warm hug to your neighbor.
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Announcements:
Be sure to enjoy the Summer Sunshine with us during Bootcamp in Sugarhouse Park, starting July 6th! Saturdays at 10AM
In observance of holidays, we will only have a noon class on July 4th and July 24th
On July 27th, we will be closed for a private event
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Music Group Wednesday's
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
The FTR music group is getting ready to celebrate six months of incredible musical creation from within the FTR community! There has been a stunning show of support from members, with countless heartfelt songs created in our short time together. This community continues to awe us with their talents, support and hard work.
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SAVE THE DATE:
August 16th we have the pleasure of hosting a Mark Battles and
think benjamin concert at FTR. The FTR music group will help open for these talented artists!
Free Form Saturday’s
Bi-Weekly - Saturday's 12:00 - 1:30 pm
If you are thinking about getting your creative juju on...this is a great place to test the waters. Come and join in the creative energy or just witness the magic! We’d love to have you!
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NUTRITION/FOOD TO RECOVER
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During the 6- week challenge, we will meet weekly to check in and our dietitian will lead a nutrition discussion with education and recipes.
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FTR Food and Fitness Challenge
From July 1st-August 5th, FTR members will be working to adopt healthy, sustainable behaviors, with the help of their teammates.
You can also take advantage of meeting 1-1 with our registered dietitian to reach your personal nutrition goals.
More information HERE
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Thank you to our Guest Chef John, who taught us how to make fresh mozzarella from scratch! Yum!
And, a special thank you to Chefs Chris Henry and Josh Cornell, who helped us finish our "Learn to Cook" 6-week series.
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This month, we look forward to July 23rd, when Rachel Holt, a French trained cook, will be guest hosting a special meal prep. She will teach us how to make 5 different meals out of the same protein using minimal ingredients.
Join us for Community Meal Prep every Tuesday 5:30-7 in the FTR kitchen! $20 to take home 5 meals. Learn healthy meals, make new friends, and see the POWER of community!
Click HERE to sign up
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Vickie is incredibly knowledgeable and talented; she has performed in a number of stregnth training competitions herself.
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Trainers Frank Young and Vickie Shaw taught our Barbell Class in June. We focused on the bench press and the deadlift. We all walked away a bit more confident and connected.
Staff Spotlight: Vickie has worked in the drug and alcohol treatment field for years and has the ability to make everyone feel safe and welcome. Be sure to check out one of her classes this month!
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Member spotlight: We want to give a shout out to FTR member, Mario McLaughlin, for his consistency, his incredibly hard work ethic, and his willingness to always help and connect with others.
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Mario amazes us all with his strength, heart, and persistence!
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Women's Group
Vickie leads the women's only workout on Thursday at 6:30, followed by a women's processing group, as well as many other morning and afternoon classes. She has done a great job of making women feel comfortable in their skin and feel less intimidated by weights!
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Looking back helps us to keep looking forward!
This photo was taken before our very first Bootcamp.
Since 2014, bootcamp has been bringing people in recovery together to connect through fitness. We guarantee you will leave feeling better than you came.
Look for our Saturday Bootcamp to move to Sugar House Park July 6th! See you there at 10am.
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In June, FTR attended the Pride Parade ,walking with our partners in recovery, USARA.
Volunteer opportunities are available at Fit to Recover, such as garden keeping and gym cleaning.
Please contact Nicolette at nicolette@fit2recover.org for more information.
Our next Community Outreach will be August 17th!
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Individuals help to keep our flame burning bright, too
This month, we'd like to thank Will Dredge for his re-occuring donation to Fit to Recover. Will is a therapist in the recovery community. He has believed in FTR for a long time, and constantly shows us his support.
Will, it's people like you that help make this place possible. Thank you!
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COMMUNITY SHOUT OUTS
Gratitude Keeps me happy
I feel loved when I am here
Thank you for being awesome, Cassidy!
You're amazing. Love, Odyssey Parents House
Shout out to Marina for being the best at what she does... which is helping people get stronger!
To all the FTR staff, I never feel safer than when I am here
Linds Rocks at Life!
Ju, thanks for everything! Love you and God bless!
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Special thanks to our Champion donors:
The George S. and Dolores D. Eccles Foundation
The Sorenson Legacy Foundation
The Lawrence T. and Janet T. Dee Foundation
Episcopal Diocese of Utah
Intermountain Healthcare
Val and Edith Green Foundation
Stephen and Suzanne Acker
Larry H. Miller Charities
Nicholas Zurn Scholarship Fund
The Macomber Family Foundation
Utah Medical Association
The Wheeler Foundation
Smith's Foods
United Way of Salt Lake
Zions Bank
And to our Recovery Partners!
Acqua Recovery - Ascend Recovery - Balance House - Brighton Recovery - Discovery House- Flourish Bakery-The Haven - Odyssey House - Pinnacle Recovery- Recovery Ways - Renaissance Ranch Treatment Centers - Salt Lake County Youth Services - Strong Hope/Salt Lake Behavioral Health- Turning Point
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MISSION: FTR's mission is to provide people in recovery from drug and alcohol misuse with a safe place to connect through exercise, nutrition, creative expression and community service.
789 W 1390 S Salt Lake City, UT 84104 | 801-410-8988 |
contact@fit2recover.org| fit2recover.org
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Fit To Recover
789 West 1390 South • Salt Lake City, UT 84104
+1 (801) 410-8988
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