June 2020
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!
It Feels so Good to be Reunited!
We slowly began to open our doors on May 16th, and it's been so fulfilling and vibrant having you back inside our walls! More information below
Policies and Procedures have been put in place to ensure our Treatment center clients and FTR members stay safe and healthy
-Before and after each class, all equipment is sanitized by FTR staff
-FTR trainers are screened for COVID with temperature checks and background questions. They wash hands before and after each class and will wear a mask if requested
-No high fives for now
-We maintain 6 feet from clients
-Janitorial services have increased 30%
-Work stations are 10 feet apart for clients
-We requests no client with any COVID symptoms come to the FTR gym
FITNESS
Everyone has been challenged by these times. We could not ask for a better FTR staff to step up and take on the challenge to continue to serve our members with respect, safety, and love amidst it all.
Thank you to our trainers, staff, and board.
Now Accepting 12 people per class!
As we continue to safely lift some of our restrictions, we are now allowing up to 12 people in classes, who are required to practice proper hygiene and social distancing.
Visit our website for the days, times, and locations of our classes. You can still choose from online classes, gym classes, and park classes.

For in-person classes:
  • You MUST sign up for the class with the MindBody App

If you have any trouble signing in please contact Kate at 801-931-7589 and she will be happy to assist you.
  • Please arrive early, as we like to take your temperature and ask you a few simple questions.
Member Spotlight
Ramsay Bryan has been a member of FTR for the past 2.5 years. He shows up consistently, always helps the new person, and has a bright smile on his face.
Ramsay also spent hours in the gym hooking up FTR's sound system at FTR.
He is impeccable with his word and is a great example of a strong man in recovery.
NUTRITION/Food to Recover  
Community Meal Prep: COVID Style
Since we cannot yet safely prepare food together, let us do the work!
Dietitian Rose will prepare 5 healthy, delicious meals for you.. it's one less thing to worry about during this crazy time!

Here is what you need to do:
Download the Mind body app
Search 'Fit to Recover
Select "community meal prep"
Click "Book" > Click "Pay"
Come to FTR on Tuesday from 5:30-6:30 to pick up your colorful, delightful meals (as pictured here!)

Enjoy!
5 meals/$40




Our Food to Recover Garden is growing!

Stay tuned for our Garden-to-table cooking classes (when they are safe to host:)
In the meantime, be sure to marvel at it's beauty when you come to the gym.
We offer VERY affordable pricing and we are willing to work with you around pricing, if needed. Please contact Rose for pricing: Rose@fit2recover.org.
CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Music Group is Back Inside in the studio at FTR!


There is a lot going on in the world right now. Come to music group and express yourself through song, poetry, or writing.
Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Thinkbenjamin (one of our in-house artists and co-lead of the Creative Expression Pillar) has a new song on Spotify.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
We're all in this Together
We are working with Mark Miller Subaru to bring random acts of kindness to the community. Please stay tuned for details.

In the mean time, spread your own kindness to your neighbors.
We all need it now.
Thank you to the Utah Medical Association (UMA)!
We are the grateful recipients of a grant from UMA to help fund the expansion of our fitness and nutrition pillars to underserved populations. It will be primarily going to support women and children, and our partnering CATs program. Thank you for supporting our work, UMA!
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.

  789 W 1390 S Salt Lake City, UT 84104 | 801-410-8988 |  contact@fit2recover.org |  fit2recover.org
Special thanks to our Grand donors:
George and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation
Intermountain Healthcare
Larry H. Miller Charities
Lawrence T. and Janet T. Dee Foundation
Mark Miller Subaru
Marriner S. Eccles Foundation
Richard K. and Shirley S. Hemingway Foundation
Salt Lake City Arts Council
SelectHealth
Sorenson Legacy Foundation
Steven B. Achelis Foundation
The Kroger Company
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Foundation
Utah Medical Association
Wheeler Foundation
Zions Bank
 
And to our Recovery Partners!
Acqua Recovery - Ascend Recovery - Balance House - Brighton Recovery - Discovery House-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