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Date
Day
Time
Program
Trainer
8/4
Monday
6am – 6:30am
Max Strength: Biceps, Triceps + Core
Shannon
8/5
Tuesday
12:15pm – 12:45pm
Flow Stretch
Charissa
8/5
Tuesday
1pm – 1:30pm
Treadmill Training (In-Person Only) RKL II Rm. 220-B
Charissa
8/6
Wednesday
12pm- 12:30pm
Upright Tabata
Ashley
8/11
Monday
6am – 6:30am
Yoga for Athletes
Shannon
8/11
Monday
1pm – 1:30pm
Functional Fun (In-Person Only) Bldg. 53
Charissa
8/12
Tuesday
12:15pm – 12:45pm
Kickboxing 101 (In-Person Only) RKL II Rm. 220-B
Charissa
8/12
Tuesday
1pm – 1:30pm
Core on the Floor
Charissa
8/13
Wednesday
8am – 8:30am
Strength & Stretch (In-Person Only) Bldg.53
Shannon
8/13
Wednesday
12pm- 12:30pm
Standing Cardio & Abs
Ashley
8/13
Wednesday
3pm – 3:30pm
Allison
8/18
Monday
6am – 6:30am
Non-Sleep Deep Rest: Slowing Down to Create a Quiet & Still Place Within You Participation Link Restorative Yoga
Shannon
8/18
Monday
12:15pm – 12:45pm
Mat Pilates (In-Person Only) Bldg.31 Rm. 1E04B
Charissa
8/19
Tuesday
12:15pm – 12:45pm
Tabata Strength + Sculpt (In-Person Only) RKL II Rm. 220-B
Charissa
8/19
Tuesday
1pm – 1:30pm
Chair Stretch
Charissa
8/20
Wednesday
8am – 8:30am
Yoga 4 Athletes (In-Person Only) Bldg.31 Rm. 1E04B
Shannon
8/20
Wednesday
12pm – 12:30pm
Compound Strength
Ashley
8/25
Monday
6am – 6:30am
Vinyasa Yoga
Shannon
8/26
Tuesday
12:15pm – 12:45pm
Ab Attack (In-Person Only) RKL II Rm. 220-B
Charissa
8/26
Tuesday
1pm – 1:30pm
Light Weights + Boxing
Charissa
8/27
Wednesday
12pm - 12:30pm
Tabata Abs
Ashley
8/27
Wednesday
12:15pm – 12:45pm
Line Dancing (In-Person Only) Bldg.31 Rm. 1E04B
Charissa
8/27
Wednesday
3pm – 3:30pm
Non-Sleep Deep Rest: Embracing the Opportunity to Cultivate Stillness Participation Link
Allison
“Fitness for You” August 2025 Virtual & In-Person Fitness Descriptions: All levels are welcome!
Monday, August 4th 6:00am Max Strength: Biceps, Triceps + Core with Shannon: Shock the body with heavy lifting! This repetitionbased, high intensity class is designed to push participants to their limits while focusing on proper alignment and breath. Strengthen the bones and oxidize fat at rest! Grab heavy weights to join. Tuesday, August 5th 12:15pm Flow Stretch with Charissa: Take a midday stretch break! Using a fitness mat, participants will move through a continuous flow of stretches with each movement corresponding to the breath. De-stress and get stretched! Stretching is recommended daily…commit to it! 1:00pm Treadmill Training with Charissa (In-Person Only) RKL II Rm. 220-B: Meet at the treadmill for a trot or stroll! Learn proper spatial positioning of the body when walking, jogging or running. Tap into proper breathing for health of the body and heart! Participants can expect to be challenged with various terrains and intensities. Grab a friend and join in! Wednesday, August 6th 12:00pm Upright Tabata with Ashley: Get in the Tabata groove! Whether the desire is to lose (weight), strengthen the muscles and bones or to increase overall fitness, Tabata is the move! For a 20-second interval of hard work followed by a 10second interval of recovery, participants engage in highintensity strength exercises followed by a short rest period. The intervals are repeated for the same muscle group for at least 4 rounds. Moderate to heavy weight dumbbells will be utilized. Monday, August 11th 6:00am Yoga for Athletes with Shannon: It’s a Yoga class designed for athletes! With a focus on muscle and joint range of motion, attendees will move through a Hatha-based practice involving twists, hip opening, spinal decompression and more! Connect the mind and the body! Grab a Yoga mat and join in. 1:00pm Functional Fun with Charissa (In-Person only) Bldg.53: Who says fitness can’t be fun? For this class, participants will engage in functional exercises that are sure to get blood pumping and the calories a cutting! It’s an all-levels class focusing on proper alignment and form for ease in performance of daily activities. Don’t miss it! Tuesday, August 12th 12:15pm Kickboxing 101 with Charissa (In-Person Only) RKL II Rm. 220-B: Kick it! Learn the proper technique for various hits and kits and execute! In repetitions of 8, participants will move through easy Kickboxing combos. It’s a calorie-blasting, total body workout not to miss! 1:00pm Core on the Floor with Charissa: Whether supine, the side, prone or all four (limbs), this class is all about the core! Using a fitness mat, participants will perform various trunk exercises in repetitions of 8. The core is integral to movement. Be core-ific! A set of light to moderate dumbbells are suggested.
Wednesday, August 13th 8:00am Strength & Stretch with Shannon (In-Person Only) Bldg.53: Get stronger and stretched! Using light weights and a mat, participants will engage in various strength exercises and stretches for the total body. Prepare to move with the breath and increase joint and muscle range of motion. Tap in! 12:00pm Standing Cardio & Abs with Ashley: Get fit! Increase strength and endurance by joining this cardio and abdominal workout! Each interval consists of 30 seconds of work, followed by 10 seconds of rest/recovery. From standing crunches to side bends, and jump lunges to jump squats, it’s a calorie-blasting experience! 3:00pm 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 cool 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. Participation Link Monday, August 18th 6:00am Restorative Yoga: Be restored! This practice involves performing 5 poses, each with a focus on alignment, proper posture, and held for at least 3 cycles of breath or longer. Students will be coached on spatial awareness and breath control. A Yoga mat, strap and block are suggested. 12:15pm Mat Pilates with Charissa (In-Person Only) Bldg.31 Rm. 1E04B: Achieve a longer, leaner look with Pilates! Through mind body connections like visuals, oppositions, breath control and precision, participants gain fitness benefits and see positive changes in overall health. Grab a sticky mat, light hand weights and join this low-impact, high-intensity workout! Tuesday, August 19th 12:15pm Tabata Strength + Sculpt with Charissa (InPerson Only) RKL II Rm. 220-B: Get maximal fat burning at rest with Tabata! Tabata induces maximal health and fitness benefits in a short amount of time. Using moderate to heavy hand weights, participants will perform strength training exercises in 20 second intervals of hard work followed by 10second cycles of recovery for 4 rounds. Prepare to work to exhaustion! Equipment provided 1:00pm Chair Stretch with Charissa: Take a midday stretch! Using a stationary chair, guided by breath, move through muscle and joint relieving stretches! Prepare to transition into and out of the chair for a total body release! It’s a decompressing, stretching experience for all levels! Join the stretch! Wednesday, August 20th 8:00am Yoga 4 Athletes with Shannon (In-Person Only) Bldg.31 Rm. 1E04B: Gain valuable breathing and range of motion techniques with this unconventional Yoga practicedesigned for athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike! Using a Yoga mat, participants will move through this Hatha-based class designed to connect the mind, body and spirit. Take your game higher!
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Class Descriptions Continued… 12:00pm Compound Strength with Ashley: Increase muscle strength with compound lifting! Using a pair of moderate to heavy dumbbells, participants will perform weighted exercises in 45-second intervals of work followed by a 15-second cycle of recovery. Induce fat burn at rest! A mat is also suggested.
Monday, August 25th 6:00am Vinyasa Yoga with Shannon: Move and flow! Perform various Yoga asanas (poses) with continuous motion and awareness with a focus on connecting the mind and body. Participants will need a Yoga mat to join! Tuesday, August 26th 12:15pm Ab Attack with Charissa (In-Person Only) RKL II Rm. 220-B: Get ab strong! The abdomen supports the back. By strengthening the abdominal muscles, back pain can be mitigated or eliminated! Participants should be prepared to work to exhaustion! Using light to moderate hand weights, repetitions of 8 will guide the class. Mats will be provided. 1:00pm Light Weights + Boxing with Charissa: Roll like a butterfly, sting like a bee! Get stronger and improve “cardio vascularly”! Prepare to perform various boxing techniques using very light hand weights of no more than 3 pounds. Whether an uppercut or a hook, learn to duck and jook! Wednesday, August 27th 12:00pm Tabata Abs with Ashley: It’s the ultimate abdominal workout! Tabata is a fitness workout that boasts maximal health benefits in a minimal amount of time. Participants will engage in 20-second bursts of exercise followed by a 10-second cycle of rest/recovery. Prepare to work to exhaustion! A mat is suggested. 12:15pm Line Dance with Charissa (In-Person Only) Bldg.31 Rm. 1E04B: Grapevine, hitch, and kick off a good time! Move to country, pop, and soul hits while blasting calories galore! Line Dance induces the release of positive endorphins and stimulates the brain and memory. It also encourages a sense of community! Bring an office mate and join the party! 3:00pm 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 cool 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. Participation Link
Shop at R&W During Tax-Free Week August 10th – 16th
During Tax-Free Week, shop in the Bldg. 31 R&W Gift Shop or online. Shop from a variety of T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, hoodies, backpacks and other clothing items. This is a perfect time to purchase that item you’ve had your eye on and treat yourself or a loved one to some NIH swag.
NIH Fall Research Festival September 9th – 12th
The NIH Research Festival will take place in Bldg. 10 from Tuesday, September 9th – Friday, September 12th. The festival will begin Tuesday with the NIH Resources Information Fair will take place in the South Lobby and Poster Sessions take place on the FAES Terrace. On Wednesday scientific vendors will be in the South Lobby of Bldg. 10 and Thursday and Friday they will be in the South Lobby and the FAES Terrace. There are expected to be over 150 vendors in total. There will also be a variety informational workshops hosted by scientific vendors throughout the Fair. 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.
Vanpooling Is Economical and Environmentally Friendly
Openings are available in the vanpool from Hagerstown and Frederick to Bethesda. This 10-passenger van is leased through 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. Fulltime NIH Employees who turn in their parking hangers are eligible for the Transhare Program. Contractors are welcome but must make subsidy payments through 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.
Celebrating 40 Years of The NIH Institute Relay September 25th!
On Your Mark, Get Set…Go! It’s time for the 40th NIH Institute Challenge Relay. Can your team defeat the defending champs “Fellows Running Club”? 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. To add to the competitiveness, we’ve invited the Bethesda Naval Hospital to participate this year as well. Each team must have a mixture of male and female representation. The race will be held Thursday, September 25th in front of Bldg. 1, with a rain date of October 9th if conditions are unsafe. The registration table will open by 10:30am and Heat 1 will start at 11:45am. We anticipate having three heats this year with a maximum of 50 teams per heat. So, gather your team together, put your thinking caps on and come up with a creative team name and of course, start training. Examples from last year include: Urinary TRACK Infection, NISC-Quik, FASTA Than Lightning, Septic Shockers, Lymph-Laugh-Love, Ignorance is Blisters, The Spore Losers, Easier Said Than Run and Baby Got Track. 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 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 thru September 1st – $25 (after Sept. 1 - $30) can be done here. Participating runners and volunteers will receive a free Relay T-Shirt and free scoop of ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s, while supplies last, both courtesy of Contemporaries.
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NIH R&W Food Truck Program
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 21st. Online pre-ordering is encouraged when applicable. Menus available on the R&W website. Truck schedule is as follows: Thru November 21st – Monday - Friday – 4 trucks 2 Bold Chefs: Featuring a variety of delicious signature Greek & Italian dishes and salads with mouthwatering French & Portuguese flavors infused into the Mediterranean taste. Arepateca – Where classics meet global flavors in every gluten-free bite. Auntie Anne’s Pretzels: Fresh, hot, golden-brown pretzels, pretzel dogs and lemonades. Ben & Jerry’s: Serving ice cream and floats. B Dub’s Island Soul: Where tastebuds meet paradise. Offering delicious Caribbean and soul food. BBQ & Tech: That Good BBQ with a Jamaican Flair 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.” Clayboy’s Shave Ice: Serving the traditional and delicious Hawaiian shave ice, using filtered water for ice, cane sugar syrups, and the same method of crafting shave-ice popularized on the Hawaiian islands. 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. Kaziville: Home for good eats with hotdogs, vegan dogs, sausages, chili and more. Koshary Corner: Vegan and gluten-free Egyptian street food. Little Lady Grill: Latin fusion grilled goodies. Malia’s Kitchen: Serving the best homestyle soul food. Mineiro: Brazilian-American kitchen bringing traditional flavors with a modern twist to Greater DC M.R. Cheesecakes: Small batch Artisan pure Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Pacha Mama Juice: Fresh made-to-order fruit & veggie juices. PhoWheels: Offers a modern interpretation of traditional Vietnamese cuisine, where comforting favorite dishes blend seamlessly with bold new flavors that will entice your palate.
Quinn’s Ice specializes in lactose-free soft serve, milkshakes, ice cream sandwiches, Belgian waffle sundaes and more. Rice Around the World: Get ready to embark on a flavorpacked journey with as you savor the best rice bowl creations from around the globe! Sambal Truck: Serving Indonesian street food. Sides BBQ: Special ingredients delivered with exceptional service. Crafting memories with flavor and smoke. Silver & Sons BBQ: Chef-driven, house-made BBQ with bold flavors inspired by Mediterranean, Jewish, & American traditions. Tacos R Us and More: Providing the best tacos, birria, burritos, quesadillas in the DMV area! Tasty Empanadas: Fresh, handmade empanadas with bold, authentic flavors and a little piece of Paraguay. The Birria Beat: Specializing in birria tacos, dedicated to serving up the traditional flavors of Mexico with a modern twist. Timber Pizza: Artisan wood-fired pizzas, made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. 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 Lawn of Bldg. 10 or in the South Lobby, depending on weather. The market consists of the following vendors: Apple Valley has a variety of seasonal produce including apples, onions and potatoes, apple cider, apple sauces, pecans and jams. Colonial Kettle Corn: Continues a 200+ year tradition making each batch in a specially designed kettle ensuring each kernel has a slightly sweet and salty flavor. Using new techniques and centuries-old recipe makes specialty popcorn unlike any other. Great Harvest Bread Company: Purchase a variety of fresh baked breads, including gluten-free, brownies, cinnamon rolls, muffins, scones, biscotti, dog treats and more. 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. Jewelry and Craft Vendors: A variety of jewelry and craft vendors will rotate throughout the market.
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Attractions Discounts Across the US R&W members, through 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. Before purchasing tickets or offers through TicketsAtWork.com make sure to completely read the instructions for how the tickets work and if they are name specific or require reservations.
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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 the hottest new movies like The Naked Gun, Sketch, Weapons, Freakier Friday, Nobody 2, Americana, Highest 2 Lowest, Honey Don’t!, Caught Stealing, The Roses and more. Save 20% - 55%!
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DC Area Attractions
Colonial Williamsburg takes you back in time to the dawn of America. This isn't just a place where things once happened. They're happening, right now, here in the 18th century. This is where the idea of our country is being born; where the ideals we stand for as Americans are being defined. Step back in time and meet the people who made America. Sing, dance, eat and have fun with them. Tickets include admission to the historic area, complimentary shuttle service, interpreter-led tours and admission to two world-class art museums. Children 5 and under are free. Save 10%!
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 many child-friendly rides including the new Snoopy’s Racing Railway and Charlie Brown’s River Raft Blast. Additionally, it features Beagle Scout Acres, an 8,000-square-foot play area. Carolina Harbor Waterpark, a 26-acre water park encompasses 13 attractions, including 33 slides, two wave pools, private cabanas and a three-acre play area for children. Save up to 49%
Theme Parks Across the US
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! 2025 is the Return of the Wolf as The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge opens. 40 years after a terrifying wolf swept thru a Bavarian village, turning townsfolk into werewolves and leaving the town in ruins, the annual Festival of the Silent Bells seeks to honor that haunting past. As the festival begins, the village is eerily quiet, but soon, unsettling sounds emerge footsteps, low growls, and the glint of bright red eyes. An exhilarating adventure thru the German countryside awaits as riders become the beast on Busch Gardens’ all-new familyfriendly inverted roller coaster. As the sound of screams and the echo of a howling wolf creates chaos in the familiar town, riders will experience over 2,500 feet of track traveling up to 40 miles per hour while bolting thru the streets of an abandoned Bavarian village. A variety of special events will take place select dates in 2025 including: Summer of Wonder (thru 8/10), Bier Fest (8/15 – 9/1). Howl-O-Scream (9/5 – 11/2), Halloween Spooktacular (9/20 – 11/2) and Christmastown (11/14 – 1/4). 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!
Imagine a vacation where you can meet Mickey Mouse, team up with the Avengers, talk to a princess and blast off on a Star Wars adventure. Discover the iconic rides, parades, fireworks and beloved Characters that have made the Disneyland Resort the Happiest Place on Earth for 70 years! Join in the festive fun and celebrate 7 happy decades with new magic, special surprises and more! Discounts vary!
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Dollywood offers over 40 rides and attractions. Dollywood’s Season of Showstoppers features internationally known recording artists, traditional Dollywood classics and the biggest names in bluegrass and Southern gospel music. Dollywood’s Splash Country Waterpark is the perfect mountain oasis to cool-down and chill-out. Located in a mountainous hollow adjacent to Dollywood, the park features splashy water attractions for all. Save up to $20!
Theme Parks Across the US
SeaWorld is a world-class marine-themed amusement park offering a captivating blend of entertainment, education, and conservation. With exhilarating rides, mesmerizing live shows, and interactive encounters with marine animals like dolphins, sharks, and penguins, it provides a unique and immersive experience for visitors of all ages. Discounts available to Orlando (FL), San Antonio (TX) and San Diego (CA). Discounts vary by location!
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom provides excitement for everyone in the family with over 60 rides, shows, attractions, an area made just for kids, a waterpark and family-friendly special events will keep you coming back for new ways to play all season long. Save up to 50%!
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. Daniel Tige, the PBS KIDS favorite tiger and his neighborhood friends are coming to the World’s Best Family Park with an interactive new performance to entertain and inspire. Bring your imagination for a good-time celebration that will put a smile on your summer. Sing and dance along with Daniel Tiger and friends as they surprise and delight kids of all ages with an all-new stage show. Save 49%!
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Theme Parks Across the US
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. This year Hershey Park introduces the Twizzlers Twisted Gravity™ giant swing. Ascend 137 adrenaline-pumping feet, defy gravity as you swing at speeds reaching 68 MPH, and experience multiple mind-bending zero G moments. Admission to ZooAmerica is FREE on same-day visit to Hersheypark when entered from within Hersheypark. ZooAmerica is an 11-acre walk-through zoo with over 200 animals. Ticket is Not Valid at ZooAmerica entrance to enter Hersheypark. Save nearly $40!
Founded in 1878, Idlewild and SoakZone is the third-longest operating amusement park in the US. It has been recognized as “Best Children’s Park in the World” by Amusement Today and “Best Park for Families” by the National Amusement Park Historical Association. Located in Pennsylvania’s scenic Laurel Highlands region, Idlewild features classic amusement rides, the SoakZone waterpark, live entertainment, and unique attractions such as Story Book Forest and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. Operating seasonally from May through October including the seasonal HallowBoo! event, the park offers imaginative, trusted and playful experiences that bring excitement to family time. Save 43%!
Kennywood offers an unmatched mix of modern thrills and classic rides, including eight roller coasters, a 12-ride Kiddieland, areas themed to Thomas & Friends™ and the Pittsburgh Steelers, highlighted by the record-setting Steel Curtain, and its famous Potato Patch fries! Kennywood’s three coasters from the 1920s join attractions like Noah’s Ark and Kangaroo that cannot be found anywhere else. Save up to 48%!
Experience year-round splashy fun with the largest selection of water rides worldwide inside DreamWorks Water Park, voted #1 indoor water park by USA TODAY readers. Enjoy rides featuring characters from favorite DreamWorks movies including Kungfu Panda, Madagascar, Shrek and How to Train Your Dragon. Also meet characters from Shrek, Puss in Boots, Trolls and more. Save 15%!
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Theme Parks Across the US
Theme Parks Across the US
Kings Dominion is Virginia’s premier destination for fun. New in 2025, conquer the skies on Kings Dominion’s Rapterra, the world’s tallest and longest launched wing coaster. Rapterra simulates the flight of the legendary Jungle Hawk with an intense initial launch, plunging dives, twisting maneuvers and sweeping turns. Also enjoy Planet Snoopy, a 7-acre dedicated kids’ area, 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 September 2). Save up to 46%!
Water Slides! Wave Pool! Wild Water River! Water Playground! Wahoo! a new family raft ride for 2025, Operation Splashdown! Free parking, free inner tubes and free sunscreen, a visit to this family friendly destination offers MORE SMILES PER GALLON. Located 2 miles south of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and is open thru early September. Save up to 11%!
Everything is AWESOME at LEGOLAND® Resorts. At LEGOLAND® Florida guests soar thru the skies on awesome roller coasters including The Dragon, Flying School and The Great LEGO® Race. Join your favorite LEGO® characters from NINJAGO®, THE LEGO® MOVIE™ and more in immersive and interactive rides and adventures. LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is also home to LEGOLAND® Water Park, Peppa Pig Theme Park and Sea Life. AWESOME AWAITS at LEGOLAND® New York Resort, the ultimate LEGO® theme park destination, where kids ages 2 through 12 and their families can ride, climb, splash, and build their way through seven themed lands. The bricktastic fun continues at LEGOLAND® Hotel – just steps from the theme park! New this year, is Peppa Pig Playground. Visit this year's newest experience where the popular world of Peppa Pig is merged with the LEGO DUPLO universe in a play area. LEGOLAND® California Resort features over 60 rides, shows and attractions for families with children ages 2-12. Explore the newest land, Dino Valley, with three ROARsome rides: Coastersaurus, Explorer River Quest, and DUPLO® Little Dino Trail. Then build a dino or dig for fossils at Dino Outpost. Next, soak up the sun at LEGOLAND Water Park or dive into the deep at SEA LIFE® Aquarium. Save up to 51%. Ages 2 & under FREE.
Only at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom will you find the most exciting and thrilling things to do in Allentown, PA, with over 60 world-class rides, one of the northeast’s largest waterparks, live entertainment, thrills for the little ones at Planet Snoopy, and amusement park favorite foods including a buildyour-own funnel cake bar. Family-friendly special events will keep you coming back for new ways to play all season long. Don’t miss out on your chance to make unforgettable memories at one of Pennsylvania’s top attractions!
Theme Parks Across the US
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 California’s Great America (CA), Discovery Kingdom (CA), Knott’s Berry Farm (CA), Magic Mountain (CA), Over Georgia (GA), Great America (IL), New England (MA), Michigan’s Adventure (MI), St. Louis (MO), Worlds of Fun (MO), Valleyfair (MN), Great Adventure (NJ), Darien Lake (NY), Great Escape (NY), Cedar Point (OH), Kings Island (OH), Frontier City (OK), Fiesta Texas (TX), and Over Texas (TX). Discounted Hurricane Harbor locations include Phoenix (AZ), Concord (CA), Knott’s Soak City (CA), Los Angeles (CA), White Water (GA), New Jersey (NJ), Oklahoma City (OK), Arlington (TX) Schlitterbahn Waterpark – Galveston, New Braunfels (TX), and Splashtown (TX). Discounts vary!
Step into one of the largest indoor theme parks at Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America and discover 7-acres of Nickelodeon fun with over 30 remarkable rides and attractions, nine mouthwatering places to eat, plenty of entertainment and, of course, shopping. Featuring Nickelodeon favorites such as Avatar, Blue’s Clues, Dora the Explorer, Fairly OddParents, PAW Patrol, SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and more! Save over 20%! Colorful characters, gravity-defying rides, and tot-friendly play structures will make Nickelodeon Universe® American Dream your favorite East Coast theme park. Located inside the American Dream experience center in East Rutherford, New Jersey, spend a few hours or a full day enjoying non-stop fun and entertainment featuring your favorite characters. This 8.5acre indoor theme park is the largest of its kind in the Western Hemisphere with over 30 rides and attractions for all-ages. Rides are themed around Nickelodeon shows that range from your younger days to today’s faves such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Jimmy Neutron, Rugrats and PAW Patrol. As you roam the park, be prepared to interact with larger-than-life characters like SpongeBob, Dora and more! Save 15%!
Theme Parks Across the US
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 2025 at Universal Studios Orlando is Super Nintendo World, one of five amazing worlds at Universal Epic Universe. From Super Mario Land™ to Donkey Kong Country™, enjoy interactive attractions that put you in the middle of the action. Other highlights at the park include The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, and Springfeld, USA: Home of the Simpsons, Minion Land Enjoy Universal Mega Movie Summer at Universal Studios Hollywood through August 10th. Soak up the fun at the all-new with splash-filled attractions like Jurassic World - The Ride, now featuring the brand-new Mosasaurus Splash! Meet your favorite characters and snap photos at new photo ops, celebrate iconic anniversaries like 50 years of Jaws and 40 years of Back to the Future, and indulge in movie-inspired eats and treats (available for in-park purchase). It’s a summer celebration like no other! Discounts to both parks vary!
Sesame Place’s 45th Birthday Celebration features furry birthday fun all spring and summer long. The park will be adorned with bright balloons, colorful garland, fabulous birthday presents, and more fun décor! Fan-favorite entertainment across the park will be transformed with birthday-themed twists, including the return of the spectacular, fan-favorite Sesame Street Birthday Parade. This colorful, musical, and show-stopping parade will get the whole family dancing with contemporary and classic Sesame Street tunes, show-stopping performances, and an interactive birthday song. At Sesame Place, enjoy family-friendly rides and attractions, shows and parades and meet and greet with your favorite Sesame Street characters. Discounts Vary! Sesame Place® San Diego is the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the award-winning show, Sesame Street®. Located 20 minutes from San Diego and 2.5 hours from Los Angeles, this 17-acre theme park is perfect for families with kids of all ages and has been designated as a Certified Autism Center. The park features 18 Sesame Streetthemed rides and exciting water attractions, a family-friendly rollercoaster and a 500,000-gallon wave pool – one of the largest in Southern California. The park also features an engaging musical play area, an interactive Sesame Street Neighborhood complete with the iconic 123 Stoop, daily live character shows, an award-winning parade, one-of-a-kind photo opportunities and of course, everyone’s favorite furry friends. Save 30%!
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Max Strength: Biceps, Triceps + Core – 6am Flow Stretch – 12:15pm In-Person Treadmill Training – 1pm (RKL II) Yoga for Athletes – 6am
Shop for Clothing Tax Free at R&W In-Store or Online Thru Saturday, August 16th
In-Person Functional Fun – 1pm (Bldg. 53)
In-Person Strength & Stretch Abs – 8am (Bldg. 53)
In-Person Kickboxing 101 – 12:15pm (RKL II) Core on the Floor – 1pm
Restorative Yoga – 6am
In-Person Mat Pilates – 12:15pm (Bldg. 31 Rm. 1E04B)
Upright Tabata – 12pm
Standing Cardio & Abs – 12pm NSDR: Slowing Down to Create a Quiet & Still Place Within You 3pm
In-Person Yoga for Athletes – 8am (Bldg. 31 Rm. 1E04B) In-Person Tabata Strength – 12:15pm (RKL II) Chair Stretch – 1pm
Compound Strength – 12pm Tabata Abs – 12pm
Vinyasa Yoga – 6am
In-Person Ab Attack– 12:15pm (RKL II) Light Weights + Boxing – 1pm
In-Person Line Dancing– 12:15pm (Bldg. 31 Rm. 1E04B) NSDR: Embracing the Opportunity to Cultivate Stillness – 3pm
Discounted Tickets to Theme Parks All Over the US Available Thru TicketsAtWork
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