Special Events and News
Thanksgiving Facility Hours
Check out the special Thanksgiving schedule for our facilities
AFC
Nov 22: 6 am - 7 pm | CLOSED: Nov 23 - Nov 24
RAC
Nov 22: 7 am - 7 pm | CLOSED: Nov 23-Sat, Nov 25
Skyline
Nov 21: 3 pm - 7 pm | CLOSED: Nov 22 - Nov 26
Get the help you deserve with TimelyCare
Mason students have FREE access to TimelyCare, the virtual mental health and well-being platform made for you! TimelyCare is available to students 24/7 - 365 days a year (even during break periods).
Find out more here
Fitness
Fitness Tip: This Thanksgiving, a dynamic stretching routine can reinvigorate you after long bouts of travel, improving your blood flow and joint elasticity!
Group Fitness
We have a variety of group fitness classes during the fall like Zumba, Yoga Cycling, Bootcamp, Pilates, Barre, HIIT, and much more!
Click here to view our fall group fitness schedule!
Boxing and Self Defense Classes
For $10 per class, or $100 for the semester (student pricing), you can get your bob & weave on! Classes will be held in RAC 2002.
- Boxing: Mon/Wed from 6:30 to 7:30 pm
- Self Defense: Tues/Thurs from 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Click here to learn more!
Learn and Burn
Body Weight Workshop
Join the Body Weight Workshop to learn fun ways to exercise without any equipment.
Nov 14th | 3 - 4 pm | Group Fitness Room, the AFC
Learn more about the free Body Weight Workshop here.
Women on Weights
Taught for women, by women. Learn how to navigate every aspect of lifting weights.
Nov 28th | 4 - 5:30 pm | Skyline Weight Room
Register for Women on Weights here.
Free InBody Fridays
Full time students and members can join us the first Friday of the month through the Fall semester to receive a free InBody scan at the AFC. The InBody scan is a non-invasive body composition analysis that provides a breakdown of your weight in terms of muscle, fat, & water.
Learn more about the InBody here.
Well-Being
Fun Fridays @ the RAC
For one more Friday this semester, take the chance to relax, have fun and build connections. Enjoy free food, play giant games like Connect 4, UNO and checkers and make new friends!
- Time: 1:00 PM-2:30 PM
- Location: Overlook at the RAC
- Dates: November 17th
Register for Fun Friday here!
Leading Through Reading
Join a fun and engaging conversation about 'Good Morning, I Love You', the book by Dr. Shauna Shapiro that teaches us how to disrupt negative thinking and replace it with positivity.
November 14th | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Overlook at the RAC
Click here for the virtual meeting link.
Click here to learn more about the book.
Aquatics
Lifeguarding and CPR Certifications
Did you know that we offer American Red Cross certification courses? Obtain life-saving knowledge and skills designed to keep you prepared in the event of an emergency, with all the latest health and safety training techniques and certification programs.
Lifeguard Recertification
Nov 4th | 8 am - 8 pm
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/ CPR/AED
Nov 19th | 11 am - 4 pm
Learn more about our safety classes here!
Competitive Sports
One Day Tournaments
Play your way to glory! Register for our FIFA and Billiards Tournaments at Corner Pocket.
Nov 10th | 4 PM - 7 PM | Corner Pocket @ the Hub
Outdoor Adventures
Looking for an escape from your day to day? OA has a semester FULL of trips and adventures planned to keep you active and engaged!
- Graduate Raven Rocks Hike: Nov 5th
- Bikepacking on the C&O Canal: Nov 11th - Nov 12th
- Day Hike Signal Knob: Dec 2nd
To learn more about the fall trip schedule, click here.