Growth. Impact. Connection.

November 2021

Welcome to the FTR Newsletter! Stay updated on new programs and events, media highlights and what our awesome volunteers and donors are doing for our recovery community.

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Giving Tuesday!

Giving Tuesday is an International day of giving where generosity spreads throughout the globe in order to support missions everywhere. This year, we hope to raise more than 75,000 dollars to help us achieve our goal of opening a second Fit to Recover location and spread our impact to Utah County!

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Welcome: Valley CORE

We are so excited to announce our partnership with Valley Behavioral Health's CORE residential program. Mental health and substance abuse often go hand-in-hand, and we are proud to work with a program that aims to serve those recovering from both.

Member Spotlight!

Our member spotlight for November goes out to Will Holmes! Will is a consistent, kind and caring member of Fit to Recover. From fitness, to music, to hip hop, Will shows up for his own recovery and to support his peers. It’s been an honor to see Will rediscover his love for music and share it each week in Music Group and on stage for our last Deeply Rooted. We love you Will and are grateful you are a part of our community!

FITNESS PILLAR

Giving Tuesday November 30th!

At the end of November comes our annual year-end fundraiser, Giving Tuesday. What would it be without a little FTR "spin?" Each year, the community is invited to contribute to Fit to Recover by participating in an all-day event. Each movement is worth ten cents donated to Fit to Recover.

Keep an eye on our social media pages to get more info!

Community Members Lisa Morelock (Right) and Shane Killeen (Left) posing before their 2020 Giving Tuesday workout.

The Fit to Recover team debriefing around the final number of movements contributed in 2020. More than $60,000 were raised!

NUTRITION PILLAR

Meal Prep!

Our Food2Recover team has whipped up another incredible menu for you hungry beasts this month! Keep your recovery strong and sign up on MindBody now!

Remember to check out the menu every month on our Facebook Page. Things are cookin' in our FTR kitchen, so sign up on MindBody ahead of time to make sure you get your grub on!

Coming up this month:

Food2Recover is holding a Learn2Cook series for the last three weeks in November. This is for anyone and everyone get more familiar with the kitchen and how to create a healthy lifestyle through food. Keep an eye on our social media pages for more info!

CREATIVE EXPRESSION PILLAR

Cypher Night!

This month, we're holding FTRCreative's first ever "Cypher Night!"

For all you beat-makers and lyrical geniuses, join us this Friday, November 5th to spit some bars and get your freestyle on.

6:30 pm! Everyone is welcome!

Your November Friday Schedule (6:30pm-8:00pm)

Friday, November 5th: Cypher Night

Friday, November 12th: "Dream Chasers: A Fit to Recover Story" 6:00pm

Friday, November 19th: Ballroom Dance w/ Marina

Friday, November 26th: Hip-Hop Dance w/ Kate

And of course, we have open-format music group every Wednesday from 6:30-8:00pm. See you there!

COMMUNITY SERVICE PILLAR

Service Schedule!

Talk to Kate if you're ever in need of service or just want to hang out and connect with the staff and help around the gym. Times available are:

Tuesdays 3:30-5:00pm

Thursdays 10:00am-Noon

You can always call the gym and inquire about other times that work for you! Thank you for being of service!

Thank you to the David Kelby Johnson Memorial Foundation!

This month, we would like to thank the David Kelby Johnson Memorial Foundation for their continued support of Fit To Recover's Youth Substance Prevention and Mentorship Program. Our youth program goal is to mentor and support recovering youth within Odyssey House’s Adolescent Program.

Thank You to our Current and Past

Corporate & Foundation Partners:

Building Hope Summit County

David Kelby Johnson Memorial Foundation

George and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation

Intermountain Healthcare

Larry H. Miller Charities

Lawrence T. and Janet T. Dee Foundation

Mark Miller Subaru

Marriner S. Eccles Foundation

Masonic Foundation of Utah

Park City Community Foundation

Salt Lake City Arts Council

SelectHealth

Sorenson Legacy Foundation

Steven B. Achelis Foundation

The Kroger Company

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Foundation

Utah Medical Association

Wheeler Foundation

Zions Bank

Zoo, Arts and Parks

And Thank You to our Recovery Partners!

Acqua Recovery - Ascend Recovery - Balance House - Brighton Recovery - Correctional Addiction Treatment Services (CATS) Program - Chateau Recovery - Crossroad Academy - Red Barn Farm - First Step House - Highland Ridge - Journey Treatment Centers - Latino Behavioral Health - Odyssey House - Pinnacle Recovery - Recovery Ways - Renaissance Ranch Treatment Centers - Salt Lake County Youth Services - Strong Hope/Salt Lake Behavioral Health - Turning Point Recovery - Valley Behavioral Health - Wasatch Crest Recovery

FIT TO RECOVER IS A NONPROFIT GYM AND COMMUNITY CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD). OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PEOPLE IN RECOVERY FROM SUD WITH A SAFE PLACE TO CONNECT THROUGH FITNESS, NUTRITION, CREATIVE EXPRESSION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.

THANK YOU FOR BELIEVING IN OUR MISSION.

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