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!
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Spring is just around the corner!
Peel away your cold weather layers...
And, peel away
your own layers
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Recovery is a complex and multi-layered process that may take years to fully understand. It has been described as "peeling an onion," meaning during our addiction, we have buried ourselves deep, and have to peel away the layers to find our true self again.
This self discovery happens gradually, and in stages. Some layers are thick and messy; some are thin and manageable.
But, when we start to peel back our layers, we provide space for connection.
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As staff and FTR members, we are all constantly peeling our own layers back. And, we're helping others feel safe enough to peel their own back, too.
As a community, when we let our armor down, when we peel back our layers, we find new pathways, new hope, new friendships.
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Member Highlight: Andrew Roberts
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Andrew Roberts is a long-time member and supporter of FTR. He consistently shows up with a warm, welcoming smile on his face to every class. He never hesitates to extend his hand to the new person and he is always willing to share his experience and hope in recovery. You can also catch him helping us here with any maintenance issue we have around the gym. He is selfless and kind and makes this community a better place in so many different ways. And, he's our star goalie on the FTR soccer team.
THANK YOU ANDREW! We love and appreciate you more than you know!
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4 x 7 CHALLENGE
This month we wrapped up the 4 X 7 Challenge. We had over 55 members complete this fitness challenge to strengthen consistency, commitment, and connection. Everyone did an amazing job; we are so proud of our members for suiting up and showing up for themselves and others!
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Don't Miss our March Challenge!
2 x 4 YOGA CHALLENGE
March 10th- April 5th
Come and experience the grounding benefits of yoga twice a week for four weeks.
Connect your mind, body, and spirit and in the end, receive a
limited yoga challenge shirt!
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FEBRUARY SWING & TGU WORKSHOP
Our lead fitness trainer, Frank Young, and trainer Amy Jefferson taught a Swing and Turkish GetUp Workshop in February. This kettlebell workshop taught our members how to get the most benefit from using a kettlebell. The workshop focused on the swing and turkish get up specifically. This was open to all fitness levels. It taught everyone how to use a kettlebell safely and improve their current practice. Members connected with each other while learning how to strengthen their mind, body, and spirit.
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NUTRITION/Food to Recover
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Community Meal Prep
remains a hit, as people come together, learn new recipes, and take food home for their busy weeks.
CMP happens EVERY Tuesday evening in the kitchen 5:30 - 7:00 PM.
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How to Cultivate a Healthy Relationship with Food & Body
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Thursday, March 12th, 7:30 PM
Join Rose and Lacey for a special women's group focused on how to cultivate a healthier relationship with food and your body. We will be journaling and having open conversations to explore these topics with Dietitian Rose. Come share and learn in this safe space for women. You don't want to miss it!
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Tamales With Maara
FTR member, Maara Ballesteros, taught our community how to make homemade tamales. She shared her family recipe and kitchen tricks with this family favorite! We had over ten people come to learn, connect, and share some laughs and love. Thank you Maara for always being of service and sharing a part of your family traditions!
Pictured here are Shaunell and Dustin Young on a mother/son date in the kitchen!
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OPEN MIC NIGHT: "DEEPLY ROOTED"
On February 28th, FTR hosted our first official open mic night, as we opened our doors to different forms of art for people in recovery. It was an organic and inspiring evening sharing stories and support through music, poetry, interpretive dance, spoken word, and live painting.
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Open Art Studio: Painting
The Creative Arts pillar will be hosting an Open Art Studio where we will have a local artist teaching the fun techniques on painting. Come join the fun and bring your friends and family.
Friday, March 27th at 7 PM
$10 fee
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2020 Rally For Recovery at the Utah State Capitol was an event that is held every year and hosted by USARA. It is a huge platform for people in recovery to have their voices heard. Speakers include leaders, legislators, allies, and people in recovery. As an Ambassador of Recovery for the state of Utah, Frank Young, FTR's lead trainer, was asked to speak at this event about his personal story in recovery and his message of hope he carries. We are honored to have him a part of our community.
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Service Project: Fleece Blankets for Primary Children's Hospital
We are in need of volunteers to come and put together the fleece blankets on Saturday, March 14th.
Saturday, March 21st we will finish putting together the fleece blankets and delivering them to Primary Children's Hospital.
If you are available and interested in joining us for this service project and have any questions please email Nicolette at
nicolette@fit2recover.org
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For both opportunities, we will meet upstairs at FTR.
We would like to thank everyone that has donated so far to this outreach. We truly appreciate it!!
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Join FTR in Park City!
NOW EXTENDED! Thank to Greg Cutt, Fit to Recover will continue our classes for 8 more weeks at the Marc in Park City on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30.
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
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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.
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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
Wasatch Crest Treatment Services
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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