Survival of the Fittest (Town Hall)

The Shrewsbury Health and Racquet Club has challenged five communities' employees to get in gear.

Cupcakes delivered to Grafton Town Hall in January or February will send a message. Shrewsbury town employees are calling their neighbors the cream puffs of physical fitness. An upcoming challenge among Shrewsbury, Grafton, Westborough, Northborough and Southborough town employees and officials will be survival of the (physically) fittest. The Shrewsbury Health and Racquet Club’s ”SHARC Shapes Up the Community” contest will have these town halls competing for health points, bragging rights and a $50 gift card to the club, Owner/President Darline Thorp Yatim says. Teams from each town hall will attend one 45-minute fitness class for eight weeks, starting the first week of January, Yatim says. Club staff will lead the sessions, beginning …

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5 Things To Do Today: Dec. 28

Think PINK tonight by showing your support for Colonials Girls' Basketball.

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. The Colonials for a Cure PINK Girl’s Basketball Game takes place tonight at 4pm at the Senior High School, 65 Holden St. The event is free. 2. Tonight at 6pm there will be a Telemark Demo by Eastern Mountain Sports at Ski Ward Ski  Area, 1000 Main St. The free demos will be from 6 to 9pm with clinics from 7 to 8pm. 3. There is a Board of Assessors Meeting at the town hall, 100 Maple Ave., beginning at 8:30am. The public meeting will run until all agenda items have been addressed. 4. Eat too much over the past few days? Looking for a place to get back in shape? Get a…

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What Are Your New Year's Resolutions?

We have some suggestions and would like to hear yours.

1. Many people tend to make fitness-related resolutions this time of the year. Here are some local gyms to help you keep them: 2. Maybe giving back is on your list. Here are some local places where you can volunteer: 3. If you don't have time to give, here are some ways you can help through financial donations: 4. A great resolution is to start a new hobby (or to commit more time to one you've already started). Here are some local places to help you get started: 5. Share your resolutions and/or plans and suggestions on how to keep them. Is there a resolution that you made last year and kept? Or did it not go quite the way you had planned and you're trying again this year? We invite you to share your comments below.

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Stroke, Stroke, Stroke

Rowing is a terrific way to stay in shape.

This machine at Shrewsbury Health and Racquet Club can tell you how many strokes you are doing. 

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Take a Swig at the Bull Pen

There is a full-service menu and bar at the Bull Pen.

The Shrewsbury Health and Racquet Club has a beautiful work-out facility as well as other amenities like the outdoor pool, exercise studios, tennis courts and full-service restaurant and bar.

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Splashing Around

The Shrewsbury Health and Racket Club (SHARC) has a wonderful outdoor pool where many cool off on hot summer days.

The pool area at the Shrewsbury Health and Racquet Club is filled with the sounds of laughter and squeals of delight along with the splashing of water. 

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