Membership Newsletter
November 2021
We build community by providing exceptional programs, places and services
for Morgan Hill that inspire happy and healthy lives.


Happy Fall! Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. This is a wonderful
time to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for and THANK YOU for being
members of the CRC! Be sure to stop by the Welcome Desk, Kids Club or Fitness Center to pick up your leaf and write what you are thankful for. 
 
In the event that it is raining or too wet, all outdoor cardio and group fitness will be closed. Indoor cardio will be available and majority of classes will be moved indoors. We are following County and CDC guidelines and currently requiring masks to be worn inside the CRC.

Holiday Hours and Closures:
CRC-Closed on Thursday, November 25 for Thanksgiving. We will be open normal hours on Friday.
CCC-Closed Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26. We will be open for prescheduled rentals over the weekend.
AC-Closed Saturday, November 20 through Friday, November 26 for pool deck repairs (see Aquatics section for more information).
Senior Center-Closed on Thursday, November 11 for Veteran's Day and Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 for Thanksgiving. 
Winter/Spring Activity Guide (including indoor swim lessons)
The digital Winter/Spring Activity Guide will be available on our website by November 24th. Registration for all classes will open on Monday, November 29th at 8am. We will be offering indoor swim lessons with sessions starting at the end of January. We anticipate classes filling quickly, so please ensure you register early! Please remember to use your email address associated with your membership to receive the member discount. Feel free to contact the Welcome Desk to confirm the email address linked to you account!

Group Fitness Schedule
Check out the updated Group Fitness Schedule! We have a few new classes, time changes and location changes.
For all questions, please email Blair.Zerr@mhcrc.com

Fitness Center
November 23rd and 24th we will be installing new Life Fitness equipment in the fitness center! We will have more details as the dates get closer.
For all questions, please email Blair.Zerr@mhcrc.com
Kids Club is FUN!
Kids Club is open Monday through Friday 7:45am-12pm, Monday through Thursday 3:45pm-8pm and Saturday's 8am-12pm! For more information and to make a reservation please click HERE.
At Kids' Club we will provide a stimulating and safe environment for children to develop physical, verbal, social and emotional skills needed to thrive. The Kids’ Club is a 90 minute member benefit. Your children will leave the program with new friends, and skills learned through play! 



Teen Center

The Teen Center hosts a variety of social, academic, and recreational activities, such as tournaments, movie nights, tutoring, and more. The Teen Center staff and volunteers are committed to providing a safe, nurturing and asset rich environment for our community’s teens. The Teen Center will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4pm-8pm.
For Teen center membership forms click here. Fill out your membership form, have your parents sign them and bring them in! 

Art Club
Senior Center
Did you know the Senior Center is now open indoors Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm for Programs and Services! For more information be sure to check out our website www.mholderadults.com .
November Important Dates:
· November 10—City of Morgan Hill Redistricting Information meeting located at the Senior Center (11:00am-1:00pm)
· November 11—Senior Center closed in honor of Veteran’s Day
· November 16—Open Enrollment for Medicare Meeting, sponsored by Sourcewise, located at the Senior Center (1:00pm-2:00pm)
· November 19—Nutrition Program-Thanksgiving Celebration
  
Please note that our Senior Cafe is still not open indoors, however, boxed to-go lunches will still be provided by the Senior Nutrition Staff and will continue to be served Monday through Friday from 11:30 am to 11:45 am. Meals are a voluntary contribution of $3 for Seniors over 60 years and $8 for those under 60 years of age. Please line up in the Centennial Recreation Center parking lot and stay in your car. Lunch Menu | MH Older Adults (eltorosc.com)
YMCA Silicon Valley Access 
We are excited to announce that the YSV Access is back! Active qualifying* CRC members will now have access to visit the other YMCA of Silicon Valley (YSV) branches at no additional cost. As part of this membership benefit, active members will also have access to the Y360 - Virtual YMCA programming and classes.
 
To get access to all YSV branches and Y360 – Virtual YMCA programming, set up your YSV Access account. The Y360 - Virtual YMCA program will replace the current CRC Virtual Membership programming. Our membership Facebook group will remain a space for membership communications, updates, and more! Our on-demand videos will also remain available to active members online at www.mhcrcmembers.com (password: crcvirtual20). If you have any questions, please contact jessica.redfield@mhcrc.com.

*Special Hours membership does not qualify for access to YMCA SV branches.  
AC Lap Swim and Aqua Fitness
Please note the AC will be closed: Saturday, November 20 thru Friday, November 26 for pool deck repairs that require the pool area to remain dry. We will reopen on Saturday, November 27. We appreciate your patience.

As part of your CRC membership, you have access to the Aquatics Center. We currently have an extended schedule for lap swim and multiple Aqua Fitness classes a week. Please reference our updated pool schedule for current times! We hope to see you soon at the AC!
November Developmental Asset #34 - Cultural Competence 
Young person has knowledge of and comfort with people of different cultural/racial/ethnic backgrounds. Tips in how to use this asset: Learn about the culture, racial, and/or ethnic backgrounds of people around you. The more you know them, the less you fear. Share your family members cultural background and experiences, traditions, games, food, and music. Feel proud of your own culture and values. We are all human.
CRC Facility Hours
Mon-Fri: 5am - 9:30pm
Sat/Sun: 6:30pm - 5pm

AC Facility Hours
Mon, Wed: 5am - 9pm
Tues, Thurs, Friday: 5am-8pm
Sat/Sun: 7am - 1pm