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!

The grand opening of 1331 and 1335 South Major Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115 was a smashing success, with an outstanding 277 people working out at our first boot camp on January 7th, 2023.

Thank you to everyone who showed up to celebrate with us!

Recovery Partnership Highlight:

Red Barn Academy

Sarah Furst, Orem

I came to Fit To Recover with a lot of anxiety about working out. I felt nervous about my physical capabilities.

When I got here, I heard gratitude and felt encouraged. I experienced compassion and empathy.

I've been attending regularly for a few weeks now and what I'm getting from FTR is a deepened level of recovery. I have more compassion for myself. I feel strong and mentally healthier!

Thank you for having FTR in my community

Stuart Batchler, SLC

FTR Provides an environment that is rich in opportunities for growth.

The community Is there to support Me wherever I am in my life. It doesn’t matter if I'm doing well or struggling, they are there for me. I will be 4 years sober Feb 2nd and FTR has been with me the whole way. The Gratitude that we practice has had a profound effect on my growth. The creative Arts have been really important to me as well. I've learned That my creativity is and always has been a part of me and the illusion that I need drugs and alcohol to access it has been totally broken. I've made extraordinary progress with my social anxiety through the support of the FTR community and I'm truly grateful I found this amazing group of people.

Allison Sabo, SLC

FTR has helped me to grow in many ways. I started with fitness classes, rehabbing my back and elbow from injury. The fitness community supported me, and I wasn’t looked down on for taking things at my own pace, for not lifting heavy, and modifying movements. During warm up, I really explore the gym space by dancing or weaving through the rig and I don’t feel judged by others for choosing alternative cardio. The more I learned about the FTR Pillars the more I began to blossom. The Nutrition Pillar has offered a space where my cooking skills can be offered. I get to know people and assist in teaching them how to cook. The Creative Arts Pillar is where I believe I have grown the most. I explore my creativity at paint night and open mic. I feel loved and supported by the staff and community no matter how weird I get. The fitness classes drew me in and this led to the rest of the community. I am accepted no matter my skill level, mood, or appearance. I found my people.

FITNESS PILLAR

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Check out our new Salt Lake City schedule and specialized classes we offer!

(Intro, Advanced, LQBTQ+, Mobility, plus so much more)

Let's Go! We have a 30-prompt challenge offered in all four of our pillars. Visit our front desk for details!

Savannah Steffler

Facility Coordinator

Alex Jeffs - McRae

Utah County Outreach Coordinator

Sydney Friedofper

Front Desk (Weekends)

NUTRITION PILLAR

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NEW CLASS ALERT!!!

We want to introduce our new cooking for beginner's class. This class is for those looking to build confidence in the kitchen by learning basic cooking skills. Classes include reading a recipe, basic knife skills, building flavor profiles, using the oven, meal prepping basics, food handling & safety, etc. We hope to see you there!

Recipe of the month:

Shepards Pie

Serves 8

Ingredients

Mashed potatoes

•1.5 lbs. Potatoes

•1 head cauliflower

•3 Tbsp butter

•½ cup milk (more as needed)

Turkey Filling

•1.5 lbs. ground turkey

•4 oz mushrooms, finely chopped

•1 onion; diced

•2 carrots; diced

•2 celery stalks; diced

•1 Tbsp Italian seasoning

•¾ cup broth

•2 cloves garlic

•1 Tbsp tomato paste

•1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

•Salt and pepper

•1 bag frozen carrots & peas

Directions:

Cut cauliflower and potatoes into 2-inch chunks and add to instant pot. Add water to cover the bottom of the pot and avoid burning. Set too high for 15 minutes.

Prepare onion, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and garlic as directed. Add to pan and sauté over medium heat till softened. Add tomato paste and 2 tbsp of water and cook until incorporated. Remove from pan into bowl. Add turkey to pan with a bit of oil and cook until no longer pink. Add veggie back in. Add seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, and broth. Simmer uncovered until reduced by half.

In a large baking dish, add turkey filling followed by mashed potatoes. Cover with cheese and finish in over at 425°F for 15 minutes.

We’d like to give a special thanks to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church for allowing us to serve our community by utilizing their kitchen for the past 8 month. You’ve allowed us to significantly expand our program. Thank you for your support.

Winter Extravaganza 2023 was outstanding! Thank you to all of our community partners, to those in recovery from substance use disorders and the families they came to support. Cheers to many more sober social gatherings to come!

Manifold of creative things happening in this space! From choir to open mic night and even a much-needed grief group! Add our Instagram account to stay up to date or simply just stop by and say hi!

Stay tuned for community service projects coming soon to Salt Lake City and Orem!

Looking for community service hours? We've got you covered! Please contact:

Salt Lake County - Kristin at (702) 708-5963



Utah County - Alex at (801) 592-3602

Upcoming Community Events

Thank you, Mark Miller Subaru!

This month, we would like to thank, Mark Miller Subaru!

FTR is honored to be chosen as the 'Loves to Care' partner for 2023 Love Promise. We look forwarding to our continued relationship with you and all the love provided by both organizations to our community. Thank YOU.

#leaveyourmark

Thank You to our

Corporate & Foundation Partners:

4Life

Amy & Patrick Schlight

Aqua Recovery

Balance House

Blackbaud

Brighton Recovery

Charlie's Produce

Craig Journal Man

Davidson Sales & Engineering

Dominion Energy

Eide Bailly

Evolve medical

Floor and Decor

George S. & Dolores D. Eccles Foundation

Graef Foundation

Henry W. & Leslie M. Eskuche Foundation

Hopkin Oral Surgery

Hyatt

Intermountain Healthcare

JNF Foundation

K, N, C - P.

Lou Swaringen

Mark Miller Subaru

Marriner S. Eccles Foundation

Martha & Jory Macomber

Masonic Foundation of Utah

Millcreek Nutrition

More Group

Moving forward Counseling

MVP

Nano Smoothie

Nick Zurn

Park City Community Foundation

Passpack

Slave 2 Nothing Foundation

Smiths

Sobriety Foundation

Sorenson Legacy Foundation

Spitz

Steve Achelis Foundation

Sunshine Painting

Tom and Christy Hinkley

Technology Marketing

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Foundation 

The Community Foundation of Utah

Upfront Plumbing

USARA

Utah Medical Association

Walmart Watson Family

Zions Bank

And Thank You to our Recovery Partners!



Acqua Recovery - Alpine - Ardu Recovery - Ascend Recovery - Balance House - Brighton Recovery - Correctional Addiction Treatment Services (CATS) Program - CORE (Valley Behavioral Health) - First Step House - Journey Treatment Centers - La Europa - Life Balance - Newport - Next Step - Odyssey House - Papilion - Park City Jail - Pinnacle Recovery - Recovery Ways - Red Barn - Renaissance Ranch Treatment Centers - Steps Recovery - Strong Hope/Salt Lake Behavioral Health - Summit County Jail - The Other Side Village - Turning Point Recovery - USARA - Valley Phoenix

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PEOPLE IN RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER 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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