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6/5/2017 10:00:00 AM CENTRAL
Updated: 6/5/2017 10:21:26 AM CENTRAL
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Sam B. Cook Healthplex LES MILLS Relaunch

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Capital Region Sam B. Cook Healthplex is holding the 5th Annual Sweatin’ to Make a Difference LES MILLS Relaunch to help raise donations to support The Food Bank’s Buddy Pack Program.

Group fitness participants of all levels are invited to join us to experience the latest LES MILLS releases.

Saturday, June 24
South Lawn of the Capitol
7:30 a.m. GRIT CARDIO
8:05 a.m. BODYATTACK
9:05 a.m. CXWORX
9:40 a.m. BODYFLOW
 

Sunday, June 25
Sam B. Cook Healthplex
10:30 a.m. BODYPUMP
11:30 a.m. BODYSTEP

In the event of rain, the June 24 classes will be held in the Sam B. Cook Healthplex aerobics studio at the same times. Registration begins 30 minutes before the first class on each day and ends at the beginning of the last class. Arrive early to ensure enough time to check in and reserve your spot. This event is open to the community, and membership specials will be offered for those interested. In support of the Buddy Pack Program, a donation of $5 per participant will be accepted the day of the event. Those donating will receive a LES MILLS GRITTM Pass to use at one class, June 26 – July 1.

From June 12 – 25, the Sam B. Cook Healthplex will be holding a food drive to support The Food Bank’s Buddy Pack Program. During these two weeks, donations can be placed in The Food Bank bins located in the Fitness Center. Last year, members of the Sam B. Cook Healthplex donated 536 pounds of food, including 206 jars of peanut butter and $263. This year, the Sam B. Cook Healthplex is hoping to reach 600 pounds of food with 250 jars of peanut butter and $300. For those wishing to donate, the Buddy Pack shopping list includes small boxes of cereal, peanut butter, peanut butter crackers, canned fruit and vegetables, granola bars, pop top pasta meals, dried fruits and nuts and cash donations.

For more information on the launch or the food drive, call the Sam B. Cook Healthplex Membership Office at 573-632-5634.