The Rec SJI

10/16/2026

Sneak peak …. we’re getting excited and working hard!! Indoor BATTING CAGES will be open this winter!! JOIN TODAY!! Where community meets & heals together! ⚾️🧢⚾️

10/16/2026

💜The Rec Commons…. A perfect space to gather! Host your next birthday party, family reunion or team dinner! 💜💛 Where community meets & heals together! Stop by the Rec today & see all of our changes💛

10/13/2026

❓Did you know…❓

💥New research shows adding just 15 minutes of Sauna after a workout can triple your weekly fitness gains!

💥 Long-term observational studies link using a sauna 4 - 7 times a week with a lower risk of chronic inflammation, stroke, and neurocognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia

💥 The combination of Exercise and Sauna use can lower your blood pressure in just 3 weeks?!

💥 Heat increases blood flow to muscles and joints, offering relief for conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, and general post-workout soreness. It can also stimulate the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) to aid muscle repair!

❗️Our Sauna is included in ALL Rec Memberships!❗️

💥If you haven’t already, stop by and ask for a tour of our facility and sign up TODAY! At The Rec SJI— Where community meets and heals together!💥

10/10/2026

In case you didn’t know… 👀

The Rec SJI Hours:

▪️Monday - Friday 5:00am to 8:00pm
▪️Saturday 7:00am - 5:00pm
▪️Sunday 8:00am - 5:00pm

✔️ Rec Members have access to our Lounge and Commons (upstairs) during our open business hours! A perfect place to be on these rainy fall days! We have fresh coffee, plenty of room to study, work, or relax!

✔️ For Rec Sea Members— during our open business hours there is Lap Swimming available in between any scheduled aquatic classes!

▪️The Rec Gym Facilities are open 24 hours to members via key fob!

✔️ If you haven’t already— Join The Rec TODAY! You can sign up on our website www.therecsji.com, or stop by our front desk and take a tour. We hope to see you soon at The Rec SJI— Where community meets and heals together!

10/08/2026

✨ Don’t forget to take advantage of our October Special with Swan Therapy ✨

10/07/2026

10/07/2026

♟️CHESS CLUB ♟️

♟️The Rec SJI Chess Club is back & welcome to ALL ages! We meet weekly on Tuesdays from 6:00pm - 7:30pm!

♟️Chess Club is included in your Rec Membership! Not a member? That’s okay! First meeting is FREE, so come on by The Rec for CHESS CLUB!

♟️If Chess isn’t your game of choice.. keep an eye out for upcoming GAME NIGHTS at The Rec! Where community meets & heals together!

10/05/2026

Get ready for… 👀

💥The Fitness Lab💥

❗️ Coach Chad will be holding another youth fitness program starting October 11th for 5th-7th graders available to our island community!

Meet Chad Short!
🔻 His experience as a teacher of Middle School students led him to develop his own Wellness Program at Spring Street International School.

🔻 His priorities are always to engage his students with empathy, kindness, and passion for craft, while also motivating them to push against the edges of their comfort zone and seek out new challenges.

Expectations:
🔻 Bring a reusable water bottle to class
🔻 Movement Clothes or Athletic Attire (tennis shoes or sneakers, athletic shorts or joggers, synthetic t-shirt)
🔻 Snack if needed
🔻 Small journal and pencil or pen

Goals:
🔻 To move our bodies
🔻 To develop patterns that help us thrive
🔻 To promote healthy and life-long Fitness and Wellness habits
🔻 To develop mindfulness and self-awareness
🔻 To learn about ourselves
🔻 To develop general physical, emotional, and mental fitness and well-being

Activities:
🔻 Fitness-focused Games / Warm Up
🔻 Strategies and Techniques
🔻 Stretches and Modified Yoga / Circuit & Light Superset Training
🔻 Body Weight Workouts / Cardio & Dynamic Movement Activities
🔻 Group Discussions / Individual and Poignant Journaling

❗️Included in our Youth Land Membership or a $20 day pass for Non - Members

❗️The Fitness Lab will be held on Sundays at 2pm, and will run October 11th - November 15th! We hope you take advantage of this amazing opportunity for the youth of Friday Harbor! Join today at The Rec SJI— Where community meets and heals together!

10/03/2026

Launching MONDAY…👀

❗️The Shapescale Body Scan is now included in our Land & CrossFit memberships❗️

Perfect for tracking weight loss, muscle gain, and overall wellness. The Shapescale Body Scan offers…

🔻3D Body Visualization
🔻Body Measurements & Circumference Tracking
🔻Body Composition Analysis
🔻Progress Tracking Over Time
🔻Side-by-Side Comparison Scans

Are you ready to level up your fitness journey? Sign up for EITHER The Rec Land or CrossFit Membership TODAY (www.therecsji.com) to take advantage of The Shapescale Scan!

Already a member? Simply use The Rec SJI App to book your scan TODAY!

❗️We hope to see you soon at The Rec SJI— Where community meets and heals together❗️

10/02/2026

🏊🏼 Masters Swimming: You Don’t Have to Be a Master! 🏊

💧Want to improve your swimming, build confidence, and get a great workout? Join Masters Swimming at The Rec!

💧“Masters” means adult swimming—you don’t need to have mastered your strokes to participate. Whether you’re returning to the pool or looking to improve your technique, this is a great place to keep learning.

💧Led by Kent Slyter, a Level 3 certified Masters swim coach, our program offers guidance and encouragement to help you become a stronger, more confident swimmer. Join us Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 6:30am - 7:30am!

🏊🏼 Stop by the front desk to learn more about joining us in the pool or go to www.therecsji.com and click join today— at The Rec SJI, where community meets and heals together!