*URGENT NEED!!*

Dear Snap Avon Members:

While thousands of people have answered the emergency call for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross on July 9, there remains an urgent need for platelet donors, as well as donors with types O negative, B negative and A negative blood.  However, all blood types are needed.  Currently, blood products are being shipped to area hospitals almost as quickly as donations are coming in.  We need your help.  

If you are eligible, please sign up to donate at our blood drive on Saturday, August 3, 2013 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Please encourage friends, family, neighbors and community contacts to join us for this very important drive. 

For eligibility requirements, please visit: http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/eligibility-requirements

To schedule your appointment online, please visit: www.redcrossblood.org.

·        Click on “Make a Blood Donation Appointment” located in a dark blue box in the upper right hand corner of the page.

·        Enter Avon’s zip code (06001) and click “Find.”

·        Scroll down to AUGUST 3 and on “Schedule an appointment” with Snap Fitness!

·         Follow the login or registration directions!

***REMINDER!!***

HYDRATE IN THE DAYS LEADING UP TO BLOOD DONATIONS

AVOID DONATING ON AN EMPTY STOMACH

Thank you!!

The American Red Cross
209 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT  06032
(860) 681-3922 (c)
(860) 678-5436 (f)

*IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS* & UPDATES 7.30.13

Happy Tuesday Snap Avon!

Summer is in full swing and we've got a lot going on at Snap Avon -- it's THE health club to be this summer!  Below are some important announcements:

1. Nardi Family Chiropractic will be doing FREE spinal screenings at the club for all of you on Wednesday July 31st from 5 to 7:30PM.  According to Dr. Nardi, a spinal Screening is a "non-diagnostic, valued-added service that the staff and doctors of Nardi Family Chiropractic provide information regarding vertebral subluxation and spinal hygiene."  BOOK YOURS TODAY (It's FREE!).

2. ***EMERGENCY BLOOD DRIVE*** held at Snap Avon this Saturday August 3rd from 9am-1:45pm.  All blood types are encouraged to give; however, according to the Red Cross there is an urgent need for donors with types O negative, B negative and A negative blood. Right now, blood products are being distributed to hospitals almost as quickly as donations are coming in.  Although they will take some walk-ins, PLEASE go to their website to book an appointment -- www.redcross.org (click "give blood" and do a search to find our blood drive Aug. 3rd to book an appointment).  You do NOT need to be a member to give blood - please encourage others to help out.

3.  One of our favorite personalities at the club, Jessica Bergen, was in a car accident recently and suffered a concussion.  Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers while she recovers.  We are hoping she will be back to work later this week!

4.  Way to go Snap Member Ryan Colgan! Ryan hosted the monthly Isagenix Nutrition party this past Thursday night to a large crowd and did a wonderful job educating people on nutrition, health, wellness, and of course there were all kinds of snacks and prizes as well. Great Job Ryan!  Interested but couldn't make it? Our next party will be Thursday August 15th and hosted by our biggest Isagenix Rock Star to date:  Michael Russo who - at 56 years young - is rocking some serious abs these days! Mark your calendars and find out WHY we are transforming and how you can too!

5.  Snap Avon got some GREAT publicity in the AVON LIFE publication that came out this week!  Check out the article on page 49/50.  If you don't get the print version of the magazine, not to worry - you can read the digital version HERE:  http://www.lifepublications.com/Avon/August/index.html

6. Have you been to the Michele Approved Breakfast (Village Cafe in Canton), Lunch (The Meat House AND Deepwater Seafood), and Dinner (La Trattoria) for healthy menu options? How about Shop Rite in Canton for the grocery list?  Be sure to tag us on Facebook with pictures of you at these amazing places showing us how you are living the healthy lifestyle both in AND OUT of the club!  Fitness is a lifestyle, not a diet!  We will be giving out prizes for the most fun pictures!!

7.  Lastly -- just some friendly housekeeping reminders:  Please be sure to bring a change of shoes on rainy days to keep the mud out of the club.  Thank you for racking your weights and cleaning up your equipment as well - Snap is more than just a club, it's YOUR club :) 

HAVE A GREAT WEEK! ..and remember..I'm always listening :)

GO SNAP AVON GO!

Isagenix Nutrition Event Hosted by Snap Avon's Ryan Colgan!

Weekly Club News from Michele! - July 17, 2013

Hello Snap Avon!

I hope you are all staying cool this week as the temperatures soar!  The club is nice and cool for you so come on in and get a workout in.  I have lots of updates today since since there was no message last week so I'll just get right to them!

1. Summer PT Special!  Both Jessica and Katey are offering a free personal training session to all full time members that have yet to see what our PT is all about! Schedule yours today by either emailing or calling the club.  There are a lot of transformations going on at Snap Avon so stay tuned for some MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS!

2. ATTENTION STUDENT MEMBERS! I am thrilled that you chose Snap Avon to work out at while home from break!  Your membership while home from BOTH Thanksgiving break AND Winter break will be FREE if you can get a minimum of one parent to join the club before August 31st.  Bring them on in for a tour!

2. Club member and Isagenix rock star Ryan Colgan is hosting our member party next Thursday, July 25th from 7-8pm.  Come hear what Isagenix nutrition is all about from members just like you and find out WHY it works and is literally changing lives.  Think it's a scam? Um. Let me say that I would never put my name on something that I personally didn't feel a life change from or wasn't backed by SCIENCE.  Just saying.  Ryan is so passionate he wanted to host the event himself.  Come join us for info, incredible REAL MEMBER stories, samples, and meet other members!

3. Want a class but it's not available?  How about a custom small group training session??  Cross fit, cardio kickboxing, etc. --- Grab a minimum of 5 friends and we will customize a class for your needs/goals -- ANDDDDD work it around YOUR schedule!  30 minute sessions are $25.00 each; 60 minute sessions are $35 each.  Reach out to us today and let's get started!

4.  BLOOD DRIVE AUGUST 3RD FROM 9-2PM.  Snap Avon has partnered with The American Red Cross to help assist with blood donations.  Email or call the club to schedule your appointment.

5.  Thank you all again so much for all the support leading up to the Fitness Universe Pro Figure Stage -- and all your encouragement after the show as well!  Some amazing opportunities have come out of the event and I will be sure to keep you all posted.  In the mean time, below is a link to some pictures on my FB Athlete/Fan page of me on stage at the event:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=598689770181445&set=a.598689500181472.1073741827.350767228307035&type=3&theater

6.  Reminder: Michele Approved FRESH and HEALTHY lunches are available at the Meat House and Deepwater Seafood! Stay on plan but still grab food quick by calling your order in ahead like I do....then Tuck and Roll back to work!  Everyone is raving about the "back day burger wrap" at The Meat House so give it a try and let me know what you think.  Attached are the menus for your convenience.

7.  And a final housekeeping note: Please treat the club like "home" and pick up after yourself, rack your weights AND EQUIPMENT after use, clean the equipment after use, and please do not let anyone into the club that doesn't have an access card (for both your and the club's safety).



All for now!  Have a great week everyone! 



.....and Remember......I'm ALWAYS listening :)

Michele's Weekly Club News and THANK YOU - July 3, 2013

HELLLOO to the most amazing group of members in the Farmington Valley!

****I'd like to start off this week's club email with a GIANT THANK YOU to all of you for the incredible amount of support for me both leading up to my Pro Figure show at the Fitness Universe competition in Miami (400 athletes from around the world) and on the show day itself.  I placed in the top five (4th place) this weekend and will be sharing pictures when they are available so be sure to "like' our Facebook page.  Below are two videos showing just how much support there is at Snap Fitness in Avon. 

The first is the GOOD LUCK VIDEO created by Jessica Bergen compiling a bunch of well wishes from many of the membership.  You can watch it here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avi4Qu5Qvow&feature=youtu.be

The second is another video created by Jessica and Katey at the club "viewing party" that went on while everyone watched me live on stage in Miami

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0G3vZRaSqI&feature=youtu.be

I'm eternally grateful for all the support and I can truly say when anyone asks, "What makes Snap Fitness different?"  I'm going to say --- EVERYTHING.  There will never be another gym like it.  It's the staff and the members that are unlike any other. 

Now for a few club announcements:

1. In observance of the 4th of July holiday, there will be NO STAFFED HOURS either Thursday or Friday this week.  Regular staffed hours will resume 9-1pm on Saturday. As always, members have access to the club with their keycards EVERY DAY from 5AM – Midnight, so you can still get your workouts in while we are away!

2. Please bring a change of shoes....all the rain and the mud is hard to keep out of the club otherwise.  And please be sure to rack the weights as well.  Snap isn't just my club; it's YOURS too so let's all do our part to keep it CLEAN.

3. Jessica wrote an incredible blog post about reframing your thoughts that I wanted to share with all of you. You can check it out here:

http://jessefh5.blogspot.com/2013/06/day-178-reframe-your-thoughts.html?m=1

4. Brian's Challenge is coming into the final few weeks.  Team 4 is still in the lead! Way to go guys!!

5. Boot Camp Class is still ON for Friday at 6 AM, so you don’t have to feel guilty about eating that hot dog! J

All for now --- ENJOY YOUR 4TH and be safe out there!  Don't forget to come in and sweat out some of that BBQ this weekend!!

Sincerely, 

Michele Welcome-Pellegatto, 3x Figure Pro
Snap Fitness Avon, Owner
michele@michelewelcome.com
860-581-4014