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Rent Pearce For Your Holiday Party

Whether you have 20 guests or 200, Pearce has a perfect space for you.  The Community Room accommodates up to 220 people and includes a full-service bar, large kitchen with industrial ovens, walk-in cooler, and cookware. Or we can assist you with catering.  Add great music and festive décor and you've got a party sure to impress your guests!

For a more intimate setting, rent the Meeting Room on the second floor that can accommodate up to 40 people. 

A Friendly Reminder

By Raquel "Rocky" Herron, Fitness Manager

Fall is definitely in the air, and I couldn't be happier.  With fall comes pumpkin everything, football, and cooler temperatures.  Cooler days and evenings mean more traffic flow here at Pearce and we are happy that our members are returning to the gym after a hot summer.  Before the busy season hits, I thought I'd take the time to write down a few friendly reminders pertaining to the gym.  As a disclaimer, please know that I'm not barking at you, but rather gently reminding you about rules and behaviors that make our center a great place to get fit.  Emily Post may have me beat in everything else etiquette, but I think I'm well versed in the rules and courtesies of the gym.  So, let's get to it!

I suppose the number one rule at any fitness facility is to pick up after yourself.  Please return any fitness equipment you may use, whether it's re-stacking the plates, removing plates from the leg press or barbell, or simply returning a kettlebell to its rightful home.  Returning items ensures that the next member will not have to search for and/or remove weights, which may be too heavy for that particular member.  Plus, fitness staff is constantly using different tools to train clients and teach class, so we greatly appreciate it when we don't have to search for a particular item or unload 500 pounds of weight to use a machine.  

Now, on to germ control. Please, WIPE it down!  Please use the provided towels and disinfectant that we have set out at various locations around the different fitness rooms.  It only takes a minute to wipe down a machine or bench after use and it helps cut down on the spread of germs from person to person.  This is especially true as we head into flu season.  We want you to stay healthy!  In the event the towels are low or the disinfectant has been used up, please let us know.  We appreciate you taking the time to keep the center clean.  

Next up, group fitness courtesies. I realize that sometimes getting to a class on time is a struggle, and I understand.  Should you find that you cannot get to class on time, it's ok, but we do ask that you enter class quietly as not to disturb other members.  The same applies for exiting a class.  As instructors, we try to help everyone in the class, so if you know that you're going to be late for certain classes, let us know so we can try to accommodate you.  And if Dan Razo is in that class, you better believe he's going to make sure you're all set up and ready to go when you get in!  We want you in class!  

Last but not least, respect.  Please respect our facility and our rules.  Pearce is truly a second home to me and I hope that members feel the same.  With that being said, we ask that you treat our center like you would treat possessions in your own home.  We try to provide our members with up-to-date programs and quality fitness equipment.  We appreciate your respect and care when using the equipment and other amenities in our facility.  This gives our equipment a greater chance of lasting longer to be enjoyed for years to come.  The same applies to rules that we set.  We set rules to ensure safety and to prevent accidents.  Please abide by these rules as this helps us tremendously.

Thank you for taking the time to read my article this month.  While I know it may not have been the most interesting, it is necessary.  Sometimes we need gentle reminders and that's not a bad thing.  Exercising these habits helps ensure fellow gym goers have a positive experience when they visit Pearce.  Stay strong, be happy!

The UnityPoint Methodist Mobile Mammovan will be at Pearce Community Center on Wednesday, October 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Women 40 and over are recommended by the American Cancer Society to have annual screening mammograms. Early detection is the key to survival.

Register in advance at (309) 671-8282. 

Wellmobile to Visit Pearce

The UnityPoint Health Methodist Wellmobile will visit Pearce Community Center Tuesday, October 18, from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. The public is welcome to stop in for free blood pressure and blood sugar monitoring and cholesterol and spirometry screening. An eight to 12-hour fast is required for the cholesterol/blood glucose tests. 

Pearce Community Center will host Party in Pink Zumbathon, Saturday, October 15, 2016, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

The public is invited to the party to help raise funds to find a cure for breast cancer and dance to Zumba’s hot Latin sounds. Proceeds from the event will benefit Susan G. Komen Memorial Center.

Featured Zumba instructors from central Illinois include James “J-Zum” Haywood, Sarah Rupiper, Stephanie Ribeiro, Miriam Maleny Arreguin, Aric “Enrique” Faulkner, and Janet Higgins. Special guest instructors include Markiss Barns from North Carolina and Cjay Pina from New York.

Several vendors will be on hand including Straight Dope Soaps, Pirilampo Studios, Mary Kay Cosmetics, GAINS Fit Retreat, Norwex, and The BoW Pro.

Purchase early bird tickets by October 3 for $10 general admission and $5 for ZIN (Zumba Instructor Network) members. Advance tickets are available from October 4 to 14 for $15 general admission and $10 for ZIN members. All tickets can be purchased online at https://www.zumba.com/en-US/event/view/zumbathon-charity-event-354-pcc. Tickets can also be purchased at Pearce on the day of the event only or $20 general admission and $15 for ZIN members. Group rates are also available online.

The Party in Pink Zumbathon is sponsored by Pearce Community Center, Zumba, and Susan G. Komen Memorial Center. 

School's Out Day Camp

Pearce will host School’s Out Day Camp for students in grades K-6 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 10; Friday, October 21; Wednesday, November 23; Wednesday through Friday, December 21-23, Monday through Friday, December 26-30; and Monday through Wednesday, January 2-4, 2017 when IVC School District #321 is not in session. Before camp care is also available beginning at 6:30 a.m.

Campers will spend the day enjoying a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, swimming in the pool, and local field trips. Bring a daily sack lunch that does not require refrigeration but can contain microwaveable items and a drink, swimsuit and towel, gym shoes, and a book. An afternoon snack will be provided.

Register in advance at Pearce. Foundation members pay only $31.50 per child per day; members $35; and non-members $55.