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Wellness at Williams

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Wellness at Williams Program Guidelines

Williams is committed to providing effective wellness programming for its faculty and staff. We continue to evaluate our wellness programs to ensure they meet the needs of the Williams College community and our goals for providing programs in the most cost-beneficial manner possible. The following are the guidelines for Wellness programs:

• Pre-registration of a minimum of 10 participants is required (unless otherwise noted).
• Preference will be given to Williams College employees.
• 80% of the participants must be Williams College employees or a spouse/partner of a Williams employee.
• A valid Williams College ID or current Recreational Membership ID will be required.
• Classes may be limited to Williams College employees or a spouse/partner of a Williams employee.
• Wellness at Williams reserves the right to cancel/discontinue offerings with below minimum participation.
• Arrive on time or access may be denied.
• If an instructor is unable to attend a class without sufficient notice to participants, the class will be canceled. Under no
  circumstances should participants hold a class without the assigned certified instructor present.
• If the College is closed for a holiday or closes due to poor weather conditions all Wellness classes will be canceled.
• All experience levels welcome (unless otherwise noted).

For more information, call the Benefits Office at 413-597-4355 or 413-597-4478.

Wellness at Williams programs are eligible for reimbursement through Blue Cross Blue Shields Fitness Reward Program. Special receipts are necessary and will be issued by the Benefits Office after payment is received for Wellness classes.

You can download the Fitness Benefit form from the BCBS website here http://www.bluecrossma.com/common/en_US/pdfs/New_SOB/Fitness_Benefit_Form.pdf.

Wellness Programs - Fall schedule begins August 31, 2009 or as noted, updates will continue.

Schedule Overview

Kick-Butt A.M. Aerobics - May be limited to Williams employees or spouse/partner of a Williams employee.

Pre-registration of a minimum of 10 required, contact Karen at 413-458-8452 or 413-281-0943 or kpedercini@gmail.com to register.

Tues. & Thurs. 6:30am-7:30am, Chandler Multipurpose Room.
Karen Pedercini, Certified Instructor
$50 for Fall Session
$30 for Winter Study
$50 Spring Session 
$50 for Summer
$5 per class

Wanna Dance? *NEW* - Experience a high energy dance workout. Styles include hip hop, jazz, African, swing, and more! No prior dance experience necessary.   Begins September 1, 2009.  Due to space limitations the class maximum is 20 and may be limited to Williams employees or spouse/partner of a Williams employee.

Pre-registration of a minimum of 10 required, contact Allison Pacelli at apacelli@williams.edu to register.

Tues. & Thurs. 5:15pm - 6:15pm, lower Goodrich Dance Studio.
Allison Pacelli, Certified Instructor
Parking near WCMA/Goodrich is restricted to WCMA business only until 6:00pm, violators will be ticketed.
$50 for Fall Session
$30 for Winter Study
$50 for Spring Session
$5 per class
Dress comfortably

Pilates/Sculpt

Pre-registration of a minimum of 10 required, contact Monique at mmgasson@aol.com to register.

Tues. & Thurs. 11:00am - Noon, Upper Goodrich Dance Studio. 
Monique Gasson, Certified Instructor
Parking near WCMA/Goodrich is restricted to WCMA business only until 6:00pm, violators will be ticketed.
$50 for Fall Session
$30 for Winter Study
$50 for Spring Session
$50 for Summer Session
$5 per class
Bring your own mat

Pilates

Pre-registration of a minimum of 10 required, contact Monique at mmgasson@aol.com to register.

Tues. & Thurs. Noon - 1:00pm, Upper Goodrich Dance Studio. 
Monique Gasson, Certified Instructor
Parking near WCMA/Goodrich is restricted to WCMA business only until 6:00pm, violators will be ticketed.
$50 for Fall Session
$30 for Winter Study
$50 for Spring Session
$50 for Summer Session
$5 per class
Bring your own mat

Yoga (Beginner's) - Begins September 14, 2009 - December 11, 2009

Pre-registration of a minimum of 10 required, contact Dixie Thompson at Ichabo12@aol.com or 413-445-4321 for the Fall session.

Mon., Wed., & Fri. Noon-1:00pm, Lasell Wrestling Room
Dixie Thompson, Certified Instructor
$60 for Fall Session
Bring your own mat

Yoga (Intermediate/Vinyasa) - Fall session begins September 14, 2009.

Pre-registration of a minimum of 10 required, contact Maria at Maria.Cruz@williams.edu to register.

Mon., Wed., Noon - 1:00pm, Upper Goodrich Dance Studio
Maria Cruz, Certified Instructor
Parking near WCMA/Goodrich is restricted to WCMA business only until 6:00pm, violators will be ticketed.
$50 for Fall Session
$30 for Winter Study
$50 for Spring Session
$5 per class
Bring your own mat

Nia - A dynamic blend of dance arts, martial arts and healing arts.  Offered Mondays and Thursdays on the following dates: 9/14, 9/17, 9/21, 9/24, 10/1, 10/5, 10/8, 10/19, 10/22, 10/26, 10/29, 11/2, 11/5, 11/9, 11/12, 11/16, and 11/19.

Pre-registration of a minimum of 10 required,contact Jane Rosen at janerosen@berkshire.rr.com or 413-464-0173.

Mon.& Thurs. 5:30pm-6:30pm, Upper Goodrich Dance Studio
Certified Instructor, Jane Rosen
Parking near WCMA/Goodrich is restricted to WCMA business only until 6:00pm, violators will be ticketed.
$40 for Fall Session
$40 for Spring Session
$5 per class

Step  - begins again September 2, 2009

Pre-registration of a minimum of 10 required, contact Allison at apacelli@williams.edu to register.

Wed. 5:15pm-6:15pm, Chandler Multipurpose Room
Allison Pacelli, Certified Instructor
$35 for Fall Session
$25 for Winter Study
$35 for Spring Session
$5 per class

Spinning®  

Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 6:15am - 7:15am, Spin® Room, Upper Lasell
Brigid Hennessey, Certified Instructor
Lauren Gotlieb, Certified Instructor
Print your name in reservation book at Fitness Center desk, lower level
$5 per class or Pre-Pay Card is available for purchase from instructors 20 classes for $60
Preference will be given to College employees, spouses/partners
Bring water and a towel
All experience levels welcome, beginners should arrive 15 minutes before class begins

Spinning®

Mon., Tues., Wed., & Thurs., 9:00am - 10:00am, Spin® Room, Upper Lasell.
Lauren Gotlieb (Mon & Wed), Monique Gasson (Tues & Thurs), Certified Instructors
Print your name in reservation book at Fitness Center desk, lower level
$5 per class or Pre-Pay Card is available for purchase from instructors 20 classes for $60
Preference will be given to College employees, spouses/partners
Bring water and a towel
All experience levels welcome, beginners should arrive 15 minutes before class begins

Spinning®

Tues. & Thurs., Noon - 1:00pm, Spin® Room, Upper Lasell
Alison Swain (Tues.), Lauren Gotlieb (Thurs.), Certified Instructors
Print your name in reservation book at Fitness Center desk, lower level
$5 per class or Pre-Pay Card is available for purchase from instructors 20 classes for $60
Preference will be given to College employees, spouses/partners
Bring water and a towel
All experience levels welcome, beginners should arrive 15 minutes before class begins

Spinning® - Offered again beginning October 19, 2009 

Mon. & Thurs., 4:15pm - 5:15pm, Spin® Room, Upper Lasell
Steve Rondeau, Certified Instructor
Print your name in reservation book at Fitness Center desk, lower level
$5 per class or Pre-Pay Card is available for purchase from instructors 20 classes for $60
Preference will be given to College employees, spouses/partners
Bring water and a towel
All experience levels welcome, beginners should arrive 15 minutes before class begins

Spinning® - Beginning May 18, 2009 offered Mondays and Wednesdays.  Mon/Wed schedule will continue until later in the fall.

Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., 5:15pm - 6:15pm, Spin® Room, Upper Lasell
Melissa Boyer (Mon), Gary Rivers (Tues), Laurie Rondeau (Wed), Cheryl Dabrowski (Thurs), Certified Instructors
Print your name in reservation book at Fitness Center desk, lower level
$5 per class or Pre-Pay Card is available for purchase from instructors 20 classes for $60
Preference will be given to College employees, spouses/partners
Bring water and a towel
All experience levels welcome, beginners should arrive 15 minutes before class begins

Scrapbooking 101

Contact Karen Whalen 597-3006

Personal Training (ongoing)

$40 an hour per person, private session
$30 for a 30-40 minute session per person
$30 an hour per person for two employees
Williams College employees can receive a $10 per session discount, up to a maximum of $50 per year from Wellness At Williams (rates apply to sessions in the Williams College Fitness Center)

Contact:
Sarah McClelland, Certified Personal Trainer at 413-329-8948
Steve Rondeau, Certified Personal Trainer at 413-822-3924
Christi Abel, Certified Personal Trainer at 413-458-4216

Other Wellness Opportunities on Campus

Athletic Facility Hours

Walkabouts

Health Education

Other Wellness Opportunities in the Area

Planet Fitness *
Main Street - Steeples Plaza
North Adams

Curves for Women *
185 Columbia Street, Adams, 413-743-0100
228 Northside Drive, Bennington, VT 802-442-0600

Holiday Inn Berkshires Downtown Athletic Club *
40 Main Street, North Adams, 413-663-6500

Off the Wall Racquet Ball and Fitness Center *
160 Benmont Ave., Bennington, 802-447-0217

Weight Watchers *
Brochures available in the Benefits Office.

YMCA *
Brickyard Court, North Adams, 413-663-6529

*Qualifies for $150 Blue Cross Blue Shield reimbursement after first four months. One reimbursement per family per calendar year. You can download Fitness Benefit and Weight Loss forms from the BCBS website at: http://www.bluecrossma.com/common/en_US/genericIndex.jsp?levelOneCategory=Forms+Library (look under Health and Wellness) or call the Benefits Office for more information.

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