Construction is almost complete in Café Relish, the new name of the restaurant located by the front desk. We are waiting on some finishing touches, and then the clean up begins. An announcement will be coming soon on an opening date.
Included in the renovation project was a new Board Room that will be used by our Management Team and will also be available to rent in the future. Another area that we are excited to introduce is our Workspace. There will be two spots available, due to social distancing, we will only allow one person in the workspace at this time. This room can be reserved by members (similar to how you would reserve a tennis or racquetball court). It is $3/hour for members ($5/hour for nonmembers), and there is no limit on how long it can be reserved.
It is a great private space where you can get some work or homework done. The work space will be ready to reserve on Monday, February 8th. You can make a reservation up to seven days in advance. The easiest way to book this room is to go to your RAC App and click on the member login tile.
Click on the drop-down menu and click on My Activities. Click on Book appointment. Booking your appointment should be fairly intuitive from there.
You can always book the Workspace by stopping at or contacting the Front Desk (507) 282-6000 or Activities Desk (507) 287-9300.
If you are a current member and have not set up your Member Login: Please contact the Empower M.E. Member Login Administrator. You will be sent two emails to help you set up your Member Login. By setting up your member login, you will have direct access to your RAC balance, upcoming appointments, reservations, member check-ins, and more. For more information on your Member Login, click here.
Brent Frueh
General Manager Rochester Athletic Club (507) 287-9305 Phone bfrueh@racmn.com Email
Café Relish
A Message from Café Relish
We are incredibly excited to be opening our doors in the very near future! We are hoping for a mid-February grand opening, but we are remaining flexible pending construction and restrictions on in-person dining.
Café Relish’s hours of operation will start from 8:00 am-8:00 pm, and we plan on adapting to the needs of our guests. From 8:00 am-10:30 am, we will be offering various baked goods, coffee, cold press juice, espresso, and grab and go food. From 10:30 am-8:00 pm, we will be offering our full menu for dine-in and take out. We are keeping a very open mind with this transitional period and will rely on feedback from you all to deliver a great experience.
Our menu will be available to see on our website at www.caferelishmn.comwithin a week or two. We hope that the menu will offer something for everyone and want to be inclusive of dietary restrictions as well, so if you see a void in our product mix, please reach out. We would love to discuss how we can expand our offerings to fit your diet!
Lastly, we want to thank the Rochester Athletic Club staff and members for the opportunity to serve you in our new space! We are very excited about this concept and look forward to seeing your faces and getting to know you all.
Please do not hesitate to reach out or stop us for a quick chat if you see us around.
Steve Boring will oversee the Fitness and Group Fitness Departments. Group Fitness (including Mind/Body) will be part of the Fitness Department under his leadership. Steve's goal is to provide members with varied and unique fitness opportunities as the RAC begins to address a post-COVID recovery.
10% off Massage!
Enjoy a professional massage from one of our massage therapists during February and receive 10% off (excludes packages)! Massages are available for members and non-members! Techniques include Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, and Integrative Therapies. For more information on massage, please click here. Members may book an appointment through your Member Login on the RAC App or by calling the Activities Desk at (507)287-9300 to schedule an appointment for you or a guest!
Swim Lessons
We are now offering group swim lessons starting in February! We offer preschool and school-age lessons as well as programming for adults.
If you would like assistance in finding the appropriate class, you may contact the Aquatics Director, Whitney Benedetti at wbenedetti@racmn.com or (507) 287-9314 to discuss the options available.
Give the Gift of Wellness to Your Sweetheart
A gift anyone can appreciate! Gift cards are available for purchase at the Front Desk, Activities Desk and Thrive!
News
Camp Einstein
Camp Einstein is our daytime educational camp for children ages 5 - 14 that we are offering through February 26th. It is designed to support parents in the era of hybrid learning during the school year. Full-day and half day options are available. Early drop-off, starting at 7:00 am, and late pick-up, until 7:30 pm, is available for nominal fees. Visit the Schedule of Activities page on thewebsiteto learn more about Camp Einstein. If you would like more information or have any questions, please contact Pamela Ray (RAC Neighborhood Director) atpray@racmn.com.
RAC App Pro
Go Pro through your RAC App! Scroll down on your app home page until you see the Go Pro tile! Click it and start your journey to better mental and physical health! Only $4.99/month for members, $9.99/month for non-members. If you would like more information, please contact Steve Boring (RAC Fitness Director) atsboring@racmn.com.
Virtual Personal Training
Virtual Personal Training (VPT) is a program of limitless potential! You work with the trainer of your choice and receive weekly programming customized for your goals. These workouts are delivered through the RAC App, or by email. The VPT program has helped several athletes achieve Powerlifting National Championships, and Arnold Class Ms. Fitness win, and countless pounds lost! If you would like more information, please contact Steve Boring (RAC Fitness Director) atsboring@racmn.com.
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