Upcoming Events

Other Events and Information

Caving Trip at Wind Cave with North Fork Adventure

Get off campus and explore the wild caves of Lancaster Country with RecWell and North Fork Adventure! The caving trip will be Saturday, October 25 from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Wind Cave, Pequea, PA. The cost of the trip is covered by the RecWell Department. Transportation is not provided, but carpools can be arranged! Email recwell@etown.edu to sign up by October 20! Space is limited to 12!

Rowvember Challenge

Join RecWell's Rowvember Challenge from November 3 to November 26 and reap all the benefits of this versatile and effective activity!  Log your meters every time you row with the provided log as well as document your row with a picture of the screen to validate meters rowed. Submit your log and pictures at the end of the challenge to be tallied up.  The person that has the most meters rowed by the end of the month will win their very own compact, foldable rower for their home! This challenge can be done with the rowers at the Bowers Center (2) as well as other fitness centers or home gyms (with valid pictures/logs).  Email recwell@etown.edu to register!

Sleep Hygiene Week

Healthy habits that aid in getting you regular, restful sleep have been proven to increase focus and alertness, improve mood, strengthen your immune system and reduce stress (among other things)! Join RecWell each day during the week of November 3 as we explore ways to improve your sleep hygiene!

• Monday, November 3: Tabling - Visit the SWAGs table from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the BSC Concourse and again from 3 - 5 p.m. in the Bowers Center Lower Lounge to learn more about all of the events happening during Sleep Hygiene week! Giveaways such as sleep masks and ear plugs will be distributed all week!
• Monday, November 3: Refresh and Reset Yoga - Movement, stretching and mobility exercises can positively contribute to better sleep quality. Join Elsa for this late night yoga class to help improve your rest. The class is at 7 p.m. in the Bowers Center Group Fitness Room. All participants will receive a sleep kit! https://etown.dserec.com/online/cr/calendar/calendar-weekly-view
• Tuesday, November 4: Non-caffeinated Drinks Demo - Coffee, soda, energy drinks; we all have our favorite caffeinated beverages! While fine in moderation, caffeine after a certain time of day can negatively affect sleep quality.  Join Joni in the Demo Kitchen from 3 - 5 p.m. to sample a hot, calming, and non-caffeinated drink that can improve sleep while also tasting good!
• Wednesday, November 5: MYO Rice Therapy Bags - Join RecWell to make your own Rice Therapy Bags from 3 - 5 p.m. in the Bowers Center Demonstration Kitchen. Information on scents and how they affect our mood will also be provided. Supplies provided while they last.

CPR Certifications

The Office of Campus Recreation and Well-Being offers certification through the American Red Cross for Adult First Aid/CPR/AED. The cost for current Elizabethtown College students, staff and faculty is $65. The cost for community members is $80. Visit our CPR Certification website for more information and to register for one of the following upcoming classes:

• November 14, 2025 (4 time slots, 8 people/session): 7:30 am - 9:00 am, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
• January 16, 2026 (4 time slots, 8 people/session): 7:30 am - 9:00 am, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
• February 20, 2026 (4 time slots, 8 people/session): 7:30 am - 9:00 am, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
• March 20, 2026 (4 time slots, 8 people/session): 7:30 am - 9:00 am, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
• April 17, 2026 (4 time slots, 8 people/session): 7:30 am - 9:00 am, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Demo Kitchen Events

• Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - Croissant Apple Donuts Fall Demo, Demo Kitchen, 4-5 p.m. (pre-register)
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• Monday, October 27, 2025 - Candygram Harm Reduction, The Well, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - Adulting is Scary, Bowers Center, 5-7 p.m. (pre-register)
• Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - Candy Apple Bar, Demo Kitchen, 5-7 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - Drink Demo (Sleep Hygiene Week), Demo Kitchen, 3-5 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - Rice Therapy Bags (Sleep Hygiene Week), Demo Kitchen, 3-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - Stocking Savers, Demo Kitchen, 3-5 p.m.
• Friday, December 5, 2025 - National Cookie Day Event, Demo Kitchen, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - DIY Mason Jar Cookie Gifts, Demo Kitchen, 2-2:45 p.m. & 3-3:45 p.m. (pre-register)
• Friday, January 30, 2026 - Hot Chocolate Day
• Thursday, February 5, 2026 - Comfort Foods Demo (Shake the Winter Blues Week)
• Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - Chocolate Covered Wednesday
• Tuesday, February 17 - Mardi Gras Demo and Line Dancing Class
• Friday, February 13, 2026 - Pop-Up Disney Love Group Fitness Class and Dole Whips
• Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - Midterms Succ(ulent)
• Friday, March 13, 2026 - Pop Up St. Patrick's Group Fitness Class and Pub Snacks and Drinks
• Monday, March 16, 2026 - Friday, March 20 - Nutrition Week Programming
• Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Earth Day Demo
• Thursday, April 23, 2026 - Blue Jays Flock Together

Get Out and Hike!

Hiking has many health benefits, from physical to emotional and mental. Lancaster County is home to tons of hiking trails! Visit one of these four hiking trails that are all less than 8 miles from campus!

• NW Lancaster County River Trail
  
• Conewago Recreational Trail
  
• Bellaire Woods Nature Preserve
  
• Cove Outlook Park Loop
  

Etown RecWell YouTube Channel

Check out our new EtownRecWell YouTube Channel, where we will be posting fun and interactive videos such as quick, inexpensive cooking demonstration and workouts you can do at home!

• Pantry Vegetable Soup - Find the recipe here!
• Scrambled Egg Breakfast Muffins - Find the recipe here!
• Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas - Find the recipe here!
• Baked Banana & Chocolate Chip Oatmeal - Find the recipe here!
• Chickpea Salad - Find the recipe here!
• Healthy Crispy Chick - Find the recipe here!
• Protein Bites - Find the recipe here!
• Cooking with the J's: Healthy Recipes for the Mind and Body post-session information
• Pre and Post Run Stretches
• Audio Running Class
• Ab Workouts
• Upper Body Workouts
• Lower Body Workouts
• Spin classes
• ...and more!