January 2020
FIT TO RECOVER IS A NONPROFIT 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.

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.
Thank you for your support!
What's Your 2020 Vision?
Fit to Recover's 2020 Vision is to build community, connection, and safety for our members and for the recovery community.

See how all four of our Pillars help us carry out our 2020 Vision

And, scroll to the bottom to see our pilot project to serve even more people in recovery
FITNESS
We envision safe movements, satisfying workouts, and more high fives
Member Highlight: Saxony Record

Saxony Record has been a consistent member and big support to FTR from the beginning. She brings uplifting energy and always shares a bright smile and encouragement to everyone around her. Her positivity is contagious and we love having her a part of the community. 
4 x 7 CHALLENGE 
Start your New Year off right with a healthy dose of community and consistency. Our 7-week fitness challenge starts on January 13th and ends March 2.
Come to four classes per week for seven weeks and get your one-of-a-kind challenge T- shirts when you are done. You can receive bonus stickers for yoga classes!

$10 buy-in and registration for challenge can be done at the front desk. For any questions or further information contact Frank at  frank@fit2recover.org . 
NUTRITION/Food to Recover  
We envision shared meals, confidence in the kitchen, food as our friend, and full bellies.
Start your New Year off right with great-tasting and nutritious meals to get you through the week. Every Tuesday night join us for Community Meal Prep to prepare meals with your friends and learn ways to healthier eating habits. 
LEARN TO COOK!

Wednesday, January 29th
Join Dietitian Rose in the kitchen for a meaningful New Years resolution that will help you gain a valuable life skill. We will cover basic kitchen skills, make a couple of meals, and you'll take home recipes and all prepared foods. We invite you to go into 2020 with a deeper understanding of how to care for yourself and gain confidence in the kitchen!
LADIES NIGHT IN THE KITCHEN

The women’s process group will be hosting a night in the
kitchen with Rose. She will be providing some yummy nutritious recipes and cooking advice along with a meal to will cook together that evening. Come together for a night of cooking and connection. Learn fun and new ways to bring self-care to the kitchen.
CREATIVE EXPRESSION
We envision sharing stories, expressing emotions, and deep, primal connection to a beat

Starting January 17th the Creative Arts music group will be adding Friday nights for a second session for the week.

You will have now have two opportunities, Wednesday and Friday evening at 6 PM, to come to create, express and connect through music. 

Our Creative Arts pillar lead, Tony Ollerton, will be taking a group of FTR members to Oakland on January 11th for an exciting certification in Hip-Hop Therapy. They will be able to share what they have learned about hip-hop therapy and be ambassadors for the music group. 





Open Studio in January with Ben:
Saturdays
 January 3rd & January 18th
12 - 2 PM
COMMUNITY SERVICE
We envision getting outside of ourselves to serve others, finding fulfillment, and giving back to our community
Our community service outreach in December we partnered with Flourish Bakery and UHRC for a day of giving to our homeless friends in the greater Salt Lake area. Our community collected and donated coats, hats, gloves, and other clothing items as well as blankets and tarps. Along with Flourish and UHRC, we were able to serve many individuals with items they needed, a warm meal, and harm reduction services. Thank you to all that participated in this beautiful day of service. 
Our New Community Service Pillar Lead, Lindsay Woods
We are excited to announce that Lindsay Woods is taking lead of our Community Service pillar. If you are interested in being of service or in need of community service hours please contact her at  lindsay@fit2recover.org
FTR is Breaking New Ground
FTR Park City Pilot
Starting January 2nd, Fit to Recover will be running a weekly class for 8 weeks at the Marc in Park City from 6:30-7:30.
We had 25 people attend the first week- which makes us excited for what is to come!

If you're in the area- or know someone who is- please stop by or pass the word along!

If you have any questions, email Nicolette at Nicolette@fit2recover.org
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
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