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Virtual & In-Person Fitness
: All levels are welcome!
Thursday, August 1st
12:15pm Total Body Towel Stretch with Charissa: Take stretching to new heights using a towel! An arm span length towel will be used to aid in lengthening muscles and increasing the traction of stretches. Stretches will be held for a minimum of 15 seconds to achieve full benefits. Mat used.
Friday, August 2nd
6am Strength & Stability with Shannon: Be strong, be stable! Class focuses on proper posture, alignment, and positioning of the body to correctly execute functional activities. Using light to heavy weights and a mat, participants perform repetition-based exercises designed to strengthen major and minor muscles. It’s a total body workout!
12pm Balance Sculpt with Ashley: Perform all exercises while remaining upright, for a balance and sculpt challenge! Intervals of 45 seconds of work followed by 15-second recovery intervals will guide the class. Participants will need moderate to heavy dumbbells to achieve the maximum benefits of this workout experience! Get balanced!
Monday, August 5th
6am Yoga Strong with Shannon: Shake up the routine Yoga practice! This class incorporates light weights into a Vinyasa and Hatha flow of poses to increase health benefits amongst attendees. It’s a total-body Yoga experience for all levels! A Yoga mat is suggested.
Tuesday, August 6th
12:15pm Barre Body with Charissa: Lengthen and strengthen the body with Barre fitness! Using a set of light hand weights or arm and/or leg weights, participants will perform exercises like the plié and releve to achieve sculpted and lean muscles. Barre is a low-impact, high-intensity, balletinspired fitness format that challenges novice to seasoned participants. Expect to engage in repetitions of 8 for at least 2 cycles. A mat is suggested.
1pm Yoga for Athletes with Shannon (In-Person only Bldg. 53): It’s a Yoga class that keeps athletes in mind…body and spirit! Focusing on common muscle groups that are shortened and/or tight, this practice is geared toward increasing range of motion in movement and flexibility. Bring a Yoga mat or one will be provided.
Wednesday, August 7th
12pm Tabata Bootcamp with Ashley: Achieve maximum health benefits in a minimal amount of time with Tabata! Tabata is high-intensity interval training that involves performing exercises in 20-second bursts of hard work followed by 10-second recovery cycles. This class includes core, strength & cardio rounds for a total body workout!
3pm Non-Sleep Deep Rest: Slowing Down to Create a Quiet and Still Place within You with Allison: Enjoy the last of the long, hot summer days by slowing down with the quiet and sweet practice of non-sleep deep rest (NSDR). NSDR is rooted in the ancient tradition of yoga nidra (sleep) and combines mindful breathing and body scanning to bring oneself into an aware, yet deeply relaxed state. Join here!
Thursday, August 8th
12:15pm Shoulder, Back, Hip & Hamstring Stretch with Charissa: Are muscles aching or bones close to breaking each day? Then this stretch class is for the taking! Grab a mat and prepare to spend 15-30 seconds lengthening muscles and rejuvenating tired joints! The focus will be on opening the shoulders and hips, decompressing the back, and stretching shortened hamstrings. A mat is suggested.
Friday, August 9th
6am Stability Ball Strength with Shannon: Add a stability ball to the workout for an anti-gravity strength challenge! Using a 55cm to 75cm Swiss ball, participants will engage in various exercises that activate the major and minor muscle groups. This repetition-based class will also incorporate light to heavy hand weights and a mat for a total-body workout experience!
12pm Abs + Glutes +Loop Bands with Ashley: Strengthen and sculpt the abdominal and gluteal muscles with loop bands! Intervals of 45 seconds of work followed by 15-second recovery intervals are sure to fire up the major and minor muscle groups for a fat-burning fitness experience! This lowimpact, high-intensity workout is available to all levels! Easy to difficult mini-bands and a mat are suggested.
Monday, August 12th
6am Body Weight HIIT with Shannon: High-intensity interval training involves performing exercises designed to increase the heart rate in short, quick bursts followed by an even shorter recovery period. Using one’s own body weight participants will perform exercises to challenge the major and minor muscle groups in cycles of 30 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of recovery. Prepare to sweat! A mat needed.
Tuesday, August 13th
12:15pm Core on the Floor with Charissa: Be “coreageous”! Core conditioning packs a major punch! Participants need 1 light to moderate weight to increase the intensity of each exercise. Repetitions of 8 will guide the class. Commit and get fit! A mat will also be utilized.
1pm Cardio Treadmill/Bike Challenge with Charissa (InPerson only RKL II Rm. 220-B): It’s an interval based cardio class! Whether sitting (on the bike), walking, or running, participants increase the heart rate in short bursts with short recovery periods. Keep the body guessing while blasting calories!
Wednesday, August 14th
12pm Obliques Only with Ashley: Bring the heat to the obliques! With 45-second intervals of work followed by 15second intervals of recovery, participants will be challenged to perform exercises designed to strengthen the oblique muscles. The obliques help to improve posture and support the back. Be prepared to work to exhaustion! 1 moderate to heavy hand weight and a mat will be utilized.
Thursday, August 15th
12:15pm Chair Stretch + Stability Ball with Charissa: Using a 45cm-75cm Swiss ball and a stationary chair, prepare to experience perpetual bliss! Whether opening the hips, decompressing the spine, or relieving the shoulders, this class is sure to leave participants feeling relaxed and rejuvenated! Each stretch will be held for at least 15 seconds.
Classes continued…
Friday, August 16th
6am Max Strength: Glutes & Hips with Shannon: Up for a challenge? Test endurance and strength with this high intensity glute and hip workout! The gluteal and hip muscles support the back and are integral to mobility. Using a mat and heavy weights, participants can expect to perform exercises in repetitions of 8.
12pm Tabata Strength with Ashley: It’s a muscle focused HIIT class! Ready to achieve fat oxidation for hours postworkout? High-intensity interval classes are designed to achieve maximal health benefits in a minimal amount of time. Intervals of 20 seconds of hard work followed by 10-second rest/recovery intervals are sure to challenge novice to seasoned participants. Moderate to heavy weights will be utilized. Get Tabata fit!
Monday, August 19th
6am Mobility Strength & Stretch with Shannon: Send off the summer with a fusion of strength and stretch! Remaining upright, participants can expect to execute exercises designed to strengthen the major and minor muscle groups for daily activities. Focus on proper posture and alignment guide the class. This repetition-based class utilizes moderate to heavy hand weights and a mat. Start the week off feeling energized!
Tuesday, August 20th
12:15pm Stability Ball Conditioning with Charissa: Abandon the boring fitness routine! This Swiss ball workout will increase endurance and strength of the muscles and bones. In repetitions of 8, participants will engage in various exercises that are sure to challenge the total body! A 45cm75cm stability ball and mat are suggested.
Wednesday, August 21st
12pm Transverse Abdominis with Ashley: Have low back fatigue after prolonged standing or walking? It’s time to strengthen the low belly in support of the lumbar spine! For 45-second intervals of work followed by 15-second recovery intervals, participants will engage in various exercises that benefit and activate the transverse abdominis. Mat utilized.
Thursday, August 22nd
12:15pm Stretch for Back Relief with Charissa: Spinal compression? Cervical and/or lumbar aches and pains? Get relief with dynamic stretching fueled by controlled breathing! Stretching is recommended for at least 5 minutes a day. Get an extended stretch with this class! Prepare to hold stretches for at least 15 seconds. A mat is suggested.
Friday, August 23rd
6am Yoga for Relaxation with Shannon: Close the week with this calming Yoga practice! Using a Yoga mat and block, participants will perform a minimal number of poses while focusing on breath control, alignment, and increasing the range of motion in each position. Enter
12pm Tabata Mobility 360 with Ashley: Remain upright while moving through this total-body Tabata experience! Attendees will execute core, cardio, and strength exercises in intervals of 20 seconds of hard work followed by 10-second recovery intervals. It’s a calorie-blasting, fat-oxidizing workout not to miss! Moderate to heavy dumbbells are suggested.
Monday, August 26th
6am Balance & Strength with Shannon: Balanced and strong? Test mobility and strength with this class challenge! Using a chair or balance bar and light to heavy weights, participants will activate the major and minor muscle groups while performing exercises on one limb in repetitions of 8. Learn proper posture and body mechanics that aid in maintaining balance and stability.
12pm Non-Sleep Deep Rest: Embracing the Opportunity to Cultivate Stillness with Allison: Enjoy the last of the long, hot summer days by slowing down with the quiet and sweet practice of non-sleep deep rest (NSDR). NSDR is rooted in the ancient tradition of yoga nidra ("nidra" meaning sleep), and combines mindful breathing and body scanning to bring oneself into an aware, yet deeply relaxed state. Join here!
Tuesday, August 27th
12:15pm Barre Conditioning with Charissa: Elevate mundane fitness routines with Barre! Inspired by ballet, Barre involves performing exercises that strengthen and lengthen the muscles simultaneously. Look leaner and longer with Barre! A light set of hand weights and a mat is suggested.
1pm Hatha Yoga with Shannon (In-Person only Bldg. 53): Perform poses for a longer duration to challenge endurance, mind-body connection, and breath control! Hatha Yoga is the oldest format of Yoga and involves all the major and minor muscle groups. Bring a Yoga mat or one will be provided.
1pm Cycle Challenge with Charissa (In-Person only RKL II Rm. 220-B): Let’s take a ride! Participants are sure to sweat with this indoor cycling HIIT class…journeying various terrains! Whether hills or flat roads, head winds or jungle trails, prepare to reach aerobic and anaerobic thresholds!
Wednesday, August 28th
12pm Cardio + Abs with Ashley: Give the body the attention it deserves! Both cardio exercise and ab strengthening will be highlighted during this 30-minute class. In intervals of 30 seconds of work followed by 10-second recovery cycles, prepare to work to exhaustion! Mat suggested.
Thursday, August 29th
12:15pm Chair Stretch with Charissa: Just a stationary chair is needed to participate in this total-body stretch session! Feeling fatigued and/or irritable? Look no further! Participants will perform various stretches that are designed to lengthen shortened muscles and invigorate tired, achy joints. Don’t just sit there…stretch something.
Friday, August 30th
6am Core Craze! with Shannon: Challenge the core…and more! Essentially the trunk, the limbs radiate from the core which is important to mobility and stability. Using light to heavy weights and a mat, participants will perform various exercises in intervals, to challenge the center. Don’t be a bore, activate the core!
12pm Strength & Conditioning with Ashley: Get stronger and increase endurance! Strength training is important to bone health and conditioning is helpful for the heart. Using moderate to heavy dumbbells, attendees will activate the major and minor muscle groups through performance of various exercises. 30-second intervals of work followed by 10second intervals of recovery will guide the class.
On Your Mark, Get Set…Go! It’s time for the 39th NIH Institute Challenge Relay. Can your team defeat the two-time defending champs “K-Space Invaders”? The rules are the same…the Relay consists of teams of five runners each whom run a loop (.54 miles) around Bldg. 1. All Institutes, Centers, Divisions, and Contractors are invited to enter as many teams as they wish. Each team must have a variety of gender representation. The race will be held on Thursday, September 12th in front of Bldg. 1, The registration table will open by 11am and Heat 1 will start at 11:45am. It’s time to start gathering your team together so you can pick your team name and of course, start training. Put on your thinking caps and think creatively about your team name. Examples from last year include: Ignorance is Blisters, ChloRide Like the Wind, Easier Said than Run, Please Don’t Step on Mitosis, The Farrell Kats, Diabete-It! and AVEINGERS. Take the next few weeks to gather for jogs around Bldg. 1 or join the fitness centers at Bldg. 31 or Rockledge for a run on the treadmill or elliptical machine or Bldg. 53 to focus on weight training. The relay is a great reason to set a new fitness goal while preparing for a fun event. However, the most important part of the race is to have fun and enjoy the company of your fellow NIHers. Remember, contractor teams are welcome as well as more than one team per Institute. Get your sneakers ready for some action. It’s going to be fun! We ask that each group leader also provide the name and contact info for one volunteer. To volunteer or for more info contact David Browne. Registration open thru September 1st – $25 – Heat 1 or Heat 2 Late registration September 1st – September 9th –$30. Each participating runner and volunteer will receive a free Relay T-Shirt and free scoop of ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s, while supplies last, both courtesy of Contemporaries.
Openings are available in the vanpool from Hagerstown and Frederick to Bethesda. This 10-passenger van is leased thru Enterprise Vanpool The vanpool leaves Hagerstown Park and Ride at 5:30am for a 7am to 4pm work shift on Bethesda Campus. The van leaves NIH at 4:15pm Monday – Friday. Full-time NIH Employees who turn in their parking hangers are eligible for the Transhare Program. Contractors are welcome but must make subsidy payments thru the Enterprise portal each month. Contact Rich Buckland at 304-582-3113
Openings available in the Owings Mill vanpool. Pick-up at 5:30am from Owings Mills Metro Station (10309 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117). Van drops off anywhere in the Fishers Lane, Executive Blvd., White Flint area. Van leaves for home at 3:30pm. If interested contact Keith Savage at 301-451-1967.
The NIH Research Festival returns to Bldg. 10 from Monday, September 23rd – Wednesday, September 25th. On Monday the NIH Resources Information Fair will take place in the South Lobby from 10am – 3pm and Poster Sessions will take place on the FAES Terrace. On Tuesday and Wednesday up to 90 different scientific vendors and NIH program information tables will be on the FAES Terrace and in the South Lobby from 10am – 3pm and a variety will also host informational workshops both days. Food trucks will also be in Lot 10H selling lunches every day and the NIH Community will take place on the South Lawn on Tuesday. For a complete list of events including other workshops, lectures and poster sessions, visit the Research Festival website.
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Join us select days from 11am – 2pm for Food Trucks in Lot 10H, near the South entrance to Bldg. 10. Trucks will run thru November 22nd. Online pre-ordering is encouraged when applicable. Menus available on the R&W website.
Truck schedule is as follows:
Thru October: Monday & Friday – 1 savory truck; Tuesday – Thursday: 2 or 3 savory trucks and one sweet truck
November (thru 11/22): Monday – Friday – 1 savory truck
2 Bold Chefs: Featuring a variety of delicious signature Greek & Italian dishes and salads with mouthwatering French & Portuguese flavors infused into the Mediterranean taste
Auntie Anne’s Pretzels: Fresh, hot, golden-brown pretzels, pretzel dogs and lemonades.
Bangin’ BBQ: Authentic hickory smoked NC style BBQ
Ben & Jerry’s: Serving ice cream and floats.
Catalyst Hot Dog: Bringing the Jersey Dog to NIH. Enjoy allbeef or vegan dogs with a variety of toppings.
Chix ‘n Stix: Specializes in crisp, fresh, deliciously fried chicken wings and tenders, to all beef quarter pound hot dogs, and specially seasoned “Flavor Fries.”
Diner on the Go: Comfort food with freshly prepared, choicely shopped fresh meats, veggies and fruit
Grub Rockstar: Enhancing classic American Comfort dishes for all DC food lovers using only premium ingredients.
Hardy’s BBQ: Puts in the time and care to ensure that you get world class BBQ. Come hungry. You’ll need plenty of room to taste all of our overflowing list of options.
Himalayan Soul Foods: Serving Himalayan food ‘momos’ (dumplings), Tibetan bread and lentil burgers.
Jimmy’s Famous Seafood: Baltimore’s historic restaurant and crab house offers great tasting seafood from their truck.
Kam & 46: Serving local Hawaii and Filipino fare. Modern take with nostalgic feels.
Koshary Corner: Vegan and gluten-free Egyptian street food
Malia’s Kitchen: Serving the best homestyle Soul Food
Pacha Mama Juice: Fresh made-to-order fruit & veggie juices, fruit salad, avocado toast.
PhoWheels: Offers a modern interpretation of traditional Vietnamese cuisine, where comforting favorite dishes blend seamlessly with bold new flavors that will entice your palate.
Pua’s Plate Lunch - Bringing a taste of home to the DMV with Authentic Hawaiian & Hawai‘i Food.
Sambal Truck: Indonesian street food
SnoBlast DMV: Serving handcrafted snow cones, slushies, and lemonade, alongside concessions such as cotton candy, popcorn and more.
Trini Vybez: Preservative free Trinidadian food with unadulterated methods to traditional cooking
Trippy Tacos: Specializes in fresh corn tortillas. Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas, nachos
The R&W Community Market takes place on Tuesdays from 10am – 2pm on the South Lobby of Bldg. 10. The market will take place weather permitting. The market will return to the South Lawn of Bldg. 10 in April. Current safety and health guidelines are to be observed. The market consists of the following vendors with more expected to be added soon:
Apple Valley will have a variety of seasonal produce including apples, onions and potatoes, apple cider, apple sauces, pecans and jams.
Colonial Kettle Corn - Continues the 200+ year tradition by making each batch in a specially-designed kettle to ensure that each kernel has a slightly sweet and salty flavor. Our combination of new techniques and centuries-old recipe makes our specialty popcorn unlike any other.
Devine Wine Jelly: Add a gourmet experience to any social gathering. Each flavor of wine jelly has a unique taste with a smooth delightful aroma of wine. Taste it, Love it, Want it!
Nothing Bundt Cake (Bethesda): Choose from a variety of delicious Bundt flavors made from the finest ingredients and crowned with our signature cream cheese frosting.
Randalia Bee Hives: Local raw and cream honey, pollen, hand crafted beeswax candles, bar soap, infused botanical liquid soap, beeswax body salves body lotions, lip balms, tints, salt scrubs and natural deodorants from the Eastern Shore.
Suka Nuts: Nothing beats the harmonious blend of sweet and salty flavors found in their handcrafted delights. Choose from a variety of nuts, breads, butters, brittles and more.
Sweetdele’s Sweet Treats: Makes those traditional desserts you can’t find anymore – the kind that’s nostalgic from the good ole days. Purchase from a selection of cakes, pound cakes, cupcakes, cookies and more.
Jewelry and Craft Vendors: A variety of jewelry and craft vendors will rotate throughout the market.
R&W members, thru the partnership between the R&W and TicketsAtWork, can purchase tickets to a variety of amusement parks, concerts, sporting events, movies, and more. Once you register to be an R&W member or have logged into your account, click on Member Discounts and then click on the TicketsAtWork ad. Upon registering for TicketsAtWork you will have access to a variety of different entertainment options.
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Purchase tickets to most Sporting Events thru TicketsAtWork. Catch a baseball game across America or watch golf’s finest face-off. You can do any of these and more. Discounts vary!
As an R&W member see the biggest blockbusters at a discounted price. Movie Tickets are available to a variety of movie theaters across the country. See summer’s hottest movies like Inside Out 2, A Quiet Place: Day One, Despicable Me 4, Fly Me to the Moon, Twisters, Deadpool & Wolverine, Harold and the Purple Crayon, Borderland, Aliens: Romulus and more. Save 20% - 55%!
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There’s nothing like seeing a stage performance live. Want to see a Broadway or off-Broadway play? We’ve got you covered! If you’re heading to Vegas take in a different show for every night of the week. Whether you’re looking for Family Friendly, Concert, Comedy, Cirque du Soleil or Magic you’ll find something you want. Discounts vary by show!
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Discover the awesome at Bowlero! There’s something amazing and cool in every corner. Check out the most entertaining features and don’t miss the fun. Valid at select locations. Arcade Card, Offer A, Offer B Save up to 60%!
Jump inside the world's biggest box of LEGO ® bricks at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center, an indoor kids attraction with 4D cinema, rides and more! Visit locations in Atlanta, Boston, Auburn Hills (MI), Bay Area (CA), Chicago, Columbus (OH), Dallas/Forth Worth, East Rutherford (NJ), Kansas City, Philadelphia, San Antonio, Tempe (AZ), Washington DC and Westchester (CT) Save up to 49%.
With hundreds of games to play, leave feeling like a champion at Dave & Buster’s and Main Event. Find a seasonal food menu and classic cocktails and specialty drinks you won’t find anywhere else. You’re never far from fun with over 200 Dave & Buster's and Main Event locations $5 off play card!
At Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum get close to the stars without getting a restraining order. Hang out and take pics with A-list actors, singers, political leaders, royal figures and athletes. Discounts available to museums in Hollywood, Las Vegas, Nashville, New York, Orlando, San Francisco and London. Save 15% - 40%!
Giving new meaning to the term “year-round family resort,” Great Wolf Lodge defies the weather outside with an indoor water park experience that has young and old soaking in the fun! Great Wolf Lodge is the largest family of indoor water park resorts. Built for families, designed for fun. Book your stay in: Charlotte/Concord, Cincinnati/Mason (OH), Grand Mound (WA), Grapevine (TX), Kansas City (KS), New England, Poconos, Sandusky (OH), Traverse City (MI), Williamsburg and Wisconsin Dells. Save up to 10%!
The Kennedy Center Opera House is the second-largest theater in the Center, designed for ballet, opera, and musical theater. With its distinctive red and gold chandelier, a gift from Austria, the Opera House makes an elegant setting for the annual Kennedy Center Honors, the nation's highest award for lifetime achievement in the arts. Shows playing this summer include Funny Girl, Back to the Future and Mamma Mia! Prices vary!
Enter a mesmerizing universe fusing art, technology, and tradition, as we bring the enchanting beauty of cherry blossoms to life through alternative universes filled with adventure and wonder. This year, the ARTECHOUSE Studio explores multiple universes of blossoms in ISEKAI: Blooming Parallel Worlds, inspired by the Isekai genre of Anime. Over the years we have invited almost a million visitors to share in the Cherry Blossoms’ beauty, producing springtime exhibitions inspired by all-female artists, Ukiyo-e (a traditional Japanese style of art), climate change, and the power of our natural world. Each exhibition connects us to our surroundings through innovative technology and one-of-a-kind digital storytelling. Save 17%!
Water Slides! Wave Pool! Wild Water River! Water Playground! With free parking, free inner tubes and free sunscreen, a visit to this family friendly destination offers MORE SMILES PER GALLON. Ocean Breeze Waterpark is located 2 miles south of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and is open mid-May through early September. Save up to 17%!
Theme Parks
Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay is Florida’s thrill ride leader featuring world-class roller coasters, exciting seasonal events and one of North America’s largest zoos representing more than 200 animal species. Guests can take on a top-rated attractions for thrill seekers, including the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind, Serengeti Flyer and the hybrid coaster, Iron Gwazi, while still enjoying all-time classics like Cheetah Hunt, Montu and SheiKra. Discounts vary!
In 2024, the Loch Ness Monster will resurface at Busch Gardens Williamsburg as a fully restored experience loaded with all-new thrilling elements, dramatic storytelling and innovative effects, as it takes riders on its journey through the Scottish terrain via “Nessie’s” newly refurbished signature steel track. A variety of special events will take place select dates in 2024 including Daily Summer Events (thru 8/11), Bier Fest (8/16 – 9/2). Howl-O-Scream (9/6 – 11/3), Halloween Spooktacular (9/21 – 11/3) and Christmastown (11/15 – 1/5). Discounts vary!
Cool off this summer at Water Country USA®, Virginia’s largest water park. There’s fun for the entire family in a cool beach vibe, with resort-style amenities and more than 40 stateof-the-art water rides and attractions. Water Country USA features refreshing pools, children’s play areas and lazy rivers, offering hours of fun in the summer sun. Discounts vary!
Carowinds, located on the North Carolina-South Carolina border, is the region's premier amusement park featuring 58 rides and attractions including the world's tallest and fastest giga coaster. Camp Snoopy caters to younger guests with 13 child-friendly rides. Additionally, it features Beagle Scout Acres, an expansive 8,000-square-foot play area. Carolina Harbor Waterpark, a 26-acre water park, combines the excitement of Carowinds with the coastal charm of the Carolinas. It encompasses 13 attractions, including 33 slides, two wave pools, private cabanas, and a three-acre play area for children. Free admission to Carowinds Summer Music Fest select Fridays and Saturdays in July and August. Performances include LeAnn Rimes, Brett Michaels and Dee Snider, Carly Pearce, TobyMac and Tenth Avenue North, Brett Young, Brantley Gilbert and Lauren Alaina, Skillet, Sugar Ray, Flo Rida and Blanco Brown and Russell Dickerson. Save over $63!
Embark on a magical adventure you’ll remember forever! Visit all 4 theme parks at Walt Disney World, filled with classic attractions, exciting events and enchanting entertainment! Meet your favorite Disney characters, ride over 170 rides and experience Disney magic firsthand. New in 2024 are Tron Lightcyle; “Luminous the Symphony of Us,” a nighttime spectacular featuring a dazzling display of pyrotechnics, lasers, music and lighting; Journey of Water, inspired by Moana; the Magia of Encanto; new journeys in Star Tours; Tiana’s Bayou; the Country Bear Musical Jamboree and The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure (Fall 2024). Discounts vary!
With over 35 rides, attractions, and shows, Dutch Wonderland is the perfect place to spend family time. The park brings joy to the young and young at heart as they take flight on Merlin’s Mayhem, a magically thrilling suspension coaster, meet mascot Duke the Dragon and whimsical princesses and knights, gasp in awe at death-defying dive shows, see dinosaurs come to life, and more. The Kingdom for Kids family fun runs beyond summer with Happy Hauntings and Dutch Winter Wonderland. Discounts vary!
Hersheypark is a 110-acre, clean and green theme park with over 70 rides and attractions, featuring 15 thrilling roller coasters and 20 kiddie rides; live daily entertainment; games; food; shops; and the Boardwalk at Hersheypark. Admission to ZooAmerica, an 11-acre walk-through zoo with over 200 animals, is FREE on same-day visit to Hersheypark when entered from within Hersheypark. Ticket is Not Valid at ZooAmerica entrance to enter Hersheypark. Save up to $34!
Kings Dominion is Virginia’s premier destination for fun. With world-class thrill rides that include a 305-foot-tall gigacoaster, a 4D spin coaster, and an indoor launch coaster, thrill seekers are sure to get their fill. Planet Snoopy, the 7-acre dedicated kids’ area, is great for young adventurers, with family-friendly rides nestled under a lush canopy of trees. On a hot day, cool off at Soak City. The 20-acre waterpark boasting water slides, splash pads, a lazy river and more is included with admission (open select dates thru Sept. 2nd). Save 55%!
Spend a day with your favorite Warner Bros. characters and partaking in hundreds of rides, shows and attractions featuring WB and DC Comics characters or cooling off at the water park. Discounted Six Flags locations include Discovery Kingdom (CA), Magic Mountain (CA), Over Georgia (GA), Great America (IL), New England (MA), St. Louis (MO), Great Adventure (NJ), Wild Safari (NJ), Darien Lake (NY), Great Escape (NY), Frontier City (OK), Fiesta Texas (TX), and Over Texas (TX). Discounted Hurricane Harbor locations include Phoenix (AZ), Concord (CA), Los Angeles (CA), White Water (GA), New Jersey (NJ), Oklahoma City (OK), Arlington (TX) and Splashtown (TX). Discounts vary!
It’s just like watching your favorite TV shows and movies in real life, except with the ultimate ride-y things like twists, turns and drops. Save the earth daily or even hourly. Oh and dragons, one of them even breathes real fire so that’s cool (err hot). This is way beyond the movies.
New in 2024 at Universal Studios Orlando are DreamWorks Animation Land and the Universal Mega Movie Parade. Immerse yourself in a land based on beloved DreamWorks Animation films featuring play areas and attractions themed Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, and Trolls. The Parade showcases 13 brand-new floats, nearly 100 performers and stunning special effects. Fans can look forward to seeing their favorite characters and themes from beloved franchises.
Universal Studios Hollywood delivers highly themed immersive lands that translate to real-life interpretations of iconic movie and television shows. The world-renowned Studio Tour is the park’s signature attraction, inviting guests behind-the-scenes of the world’s biggest and busiest movie and television studio where they can also experience authentic and immersive thrill rides. Discounts to both parks vary!
It’s the perfect time, and they’re the perfect age, for Sesame Place® Philadelphia. Before little kids become big kids, bring the family to whirl on rides, splash down slides and hug everyone’s favorite furry friends. Don’t miss Cookie’s Monster Land or the special opportunity to meet, greet and eat with Elmo & Friends! Enjoy festive shows and Neighborhood Party Street Parade starring your favorite Sesame Street® friends! Discounts vary!
Community Market
Tuesdays
Bldg. 10 S. Lobby & Lawn 10am – 2pm
Food Trucks Mon - Fri
Bldg. 10 Lot 10H 11am – 2pm
Yoga Strong – 6am
Bodyweight HIIT –6am
Mobility Strength & Stretch – 6am
39th NIH Institute Relay September 12th Bldg. 1 Register Today
Barre Body –12:15pm
Yoga for Athletes –1pm (Bldg. 53)
Core on the Floor –12:15pm
In-Person Cardio Treadmill/Bike Challenge – 1pm (Rockledge)
Schedule your appointment at the NIH Blood Bank 301-496-1048
Tabata Bootcamp –12pm
Non-Sleep Deep Rest– 3pm
Strength & Stability – 6am
Total Body Stretch - 12:15pm
Shoulder, Back, and Hamstring Stretch12:15pm
Obliques Only12pm
Balance & Strength – 6am
Non-Sleep Deep Rest: Embracing the Opportunity to Cultivate Stillness –12pm
Stability Ball Conditioning12:15pm
Barre Conditioning – 12:15pm
Hatha Yoga – 1pm (Bldg. 53)
Cycle Challenge (Rockledge) – 1pm
Transverse Abdominis – 12pm
Cardio + Abs! –12pm
Chair Stretch + Stability Ball –12:15pm
Balance Sculpt –12pm
Stability Ball Strength– 6am
Abs + Glutes + Loop Bands – 12pm
Max Strength Glutes & Hips –6am
Tabata Strength –12pm
Yoga for Relaxation – 6am
Stretch for Back Relief – 12:15pm
Tabata Mobility 360 – 12pm
Core Craze – 6am
Chair Stretch –12:15pm
Strength & Conditioning –12pm