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Morris Wellness Centre, 380 Stampede Grounds, Morris, MB (2026)

02/08/2026

Introducing Justyce Smoke, a Member-at-Large, and a member of the Marketing and Maintenance Committees.

Justyce joined the gym board in 2024 and he was a long-time MWC member before that.

Here are some facts about Justyce:

• Justyce lives in Morris and he works in Maintenance.

• He is also a professional fighter in Bare Knuckle Ice Wars ( )

• Justyce’s favourite exercise is bench press, but he also enjoys sparring/boxing. His current workout split is Push-Pull-Legs, with cardio 5 days/week.

• His favourite pre-workout snack is a Rice Krispie, and his favourite post-workout snack is a protein smoothie. His comfort food is pizza, and his quick go-to meal would be a rotisserie chicken from Bigway.

• Justyce’s favourite restaurant is Wendy’s and his drink of choice is a Ghost energy drink.

• Justyce enjoys playing NHL and Fortnite, working out, and playing hockey. His favourite movie to watch on repeat is The Fighter.

Thank you, Justyce, for the work you do with the gym board!

02/06/2026

Introducing our next board member, Head of the Marketing and Personnel Committees, Holly Hildebrand!

Holly has been a member at the Wellness Centre since she moved to the Morris area in 2021, and she has been a member of the MWC board since 2022.

Holly (known to her students as Mrs. Hildebrand or Mrs. H) has 2 degrees from the University of Manitoba, and she now works in Literacy Support at a local school.

Here are some more facts about Holly:

• Holly likes to stay active by going to the gym, playing sports, and hiking. Her favourite hike so far has been the beehive trail at Lake Louise!

• Holly’s favourite exercise would be squats or lateral raises. She has no workout split, she just works on whatever she feels like/whatever isn’t sore that day, but she has been adding more cardio, mobility, and yoga to her regular strength training!

• Holly’s favourite snacks/quick meals are a bagel, an egg sandwich, a yogurt parfait, protein oatmeal, and fruit.

• Her favourite comfort food is pizza, toast, soup, or Chinese food, and her drink of choice is coffee, tea, lemon water, or an energy drink.

• Holly’s pump up gym music includes a mix of Brittany Spears and other girl pop, the Black Eyed Peas and other 2000s bangers, MGK, rock, rap, EDM, and phonk.

• Finally, Holly spends her time at the gym, volunteering, reading, cooking/baking, cleaning, shopping, and helping on the farm, and her favourite way to relax is watching YouTube, reality TV, The Office, and cooking/baking shows like MasterChef, Kitchen Nightmares, or Top Chef.

Thanks, Holly, for your dedication to the Board!

02/05/2026

Introducing our Treasurer, Pat Schmitke!

Pat has been on the gym board for the past two years, and his financial know-how and fiscal responsibility makes him a fantastic Treasurer for the board.

Here are some facts about Pat:

• Pat is self-employed and he likes to stay active by spending time with his grandkids whenever he gets the chance.

• Pat’s go-to quick meals include anything from Bigway - like a case of chicken burgers, or a pepperoni pizza!

• Pat’s drink of choice is a Corona SunBrew, and his favourite fast food joint is McDonald’s!

• Weekdays and weekends you can find Pat at work, but one of his current goals is to start working a bit less and find more time for the gym.

• Pat’s favourite genre of music is country 🤠

Thank you, Pat, for the time you are able to dedicate to the gym board!

02/04/2026

Introducing our Vice-Chair: Rebecca Thiessen!

Rebecca has been on the Wellness Centre board for 7 months now, and she has brought many new and exciting ideas to our meetings!

You have likely seen Rebecca at the gym, working as a Personal/Group Trainer, but did you know she is also a Life Guard, a Swim Instructor, and a full-time student?

Here are some fun facts about Rebecca:

• Her favourite exercises are bench press and deadlifts, and her favourite way to stay active is all around strength training. Her current workout split is
Push-Quads-Pull-Hammies/Tabata.

• Her favourite pre-workout snack is a Rice Krispie and her favourite post-workout snack is anything with carbs and protein - often yogurt, a banana, or a protein shake.

• Rebecca’s favourite restaurants are Joey’s or The Keg, but she is also a Wendy’s fan. Her quick go-to meal would be shrimp tacos, and her drink of choice is Coke Zero.

• On weekdays you can find Rebecca studying and training clients, and on the weekend she likes to add in some snowmobiling!

• Rebecca watches Hacksaw Ridge, Van Helsing, and Vampire Diaries on repeat, but her favourite ways to relax are sleeping and going for a walk.

• Her current fitness goal is to build strength and endurance for an upcoming Ironman 70.3.

Thank you, Rebecca, for the hard work you do with the gym board!

02/03/2026

First off, we would like to introduce our fearless leader, Chair of the Board, Reba Krahn!

Reba has been a member of the Morris Wellness Centre board since 2020, and she has taken on many large projects with the board over the past five years.

Reba is currently a Masters Student at the University of Manitoba completing her M.A. degree in Brain & Cognitive Sciences (and yes, it is as cool as it sounds!)

Here are some fun and interesting facts about Reba:

• Reba’s favourite exercise is RDLs.
• Her favourite way to stay active is taking her dogs out for a hike.
• Her favourite pre-workout snack is caffeine, and her favourite post-workout snack would be eggs.
• Reba’s comfort food is carbs, and her drink of choice is root beer.
• Reba’s favourite way to relax is playing video games, and one of her current goals is healthy aging.

Thank you Reba for your contributions to the Morris Wellness Centre - the time and energy you invest in the gym helps make it a better, more accessible facility for our community!

02/03/2026

Let’s put some names and faces to the Morris Wellness Centre!

In the month of February, we’ll be introducing our amazing Board of Directors (and Staff!) — the people who keep things running smooth behind the scenes.

Keep an eye out for someone you recognize over the next few weeks! 👀

01/28/2026

The Morris Wellness Centre is looking for a Youth Representative!

The Youth Representative (age 16-18) would attend monthly board meetings to represent and advocate for youth in the Town of Morris and the surrounding areas.

They would also help us with social media content creation and other marketing initiatives, as directed by the Marketing Committee.

Does this sound interesting to you? Click the Youth Rep links in our bio to learn more and apply for the position.

If you have any questions or want more information, please email us at morriswc.memberservices@gmail.com

*Youth are encouraged to apply individually OR as a partnership, as TWO (2) positions may be available.

This is a great opportunity to learn board/committee etiquette, earn volunteer hours, gain experience for your resume/post-secondary application, and get involved in your community! Apply today!

01/19/2026

👆🏼Here are the basics that you’ll need for a successful workout in the gym 💪🏼

And these are some bonus items you might need to remember this year:

☑️deodorant
☑️gloves and/or wrist straps
☑️knee sleeves
☑️hair ties/hair clip
☑️your favourite foam roller
☑️a towel (for sweat, or for showering off after!)

01/16/2026

New equipment alert ‼️🚨

We picked up some fresh 25 & 45 lb plates — perfect for deadlifts, back squats, leg press, overheard press, bench press, hip thrusts, and more!

Drop by the gym in the next few days to be one of the first to use these great new additions 💥

01/14/2026

Did you know that only 75% of people keep their New Year’s goals after 1 week, and that the number drops down even further to just 64% after 1 month? 📉

Sometimes when we start exercising, or when we start a new routine, it can be discouraging to not see the progress we want right away. It’s important to remember that fitness goals don’t have to come from a scale, and that the scale is not our only way of measuring our progress.

Here are 5 goals that can improve your lifestyle, that have nothing to do with the number on the scale:

✔️ Improve cardiovascular endurance
✔️ Improve muscular strength
✔️ Improve mobility & flexibility
✔️ Feel stronger & more confident
✔️ Train for functional aging — to keep up with kids & grandkids

An improvement in how we feel, small changes over time, and steady progress is a win — so don’t get discouraged!

It’s never too late to adjust your goals, or switch to a new goal altogether if it will help you commit to living a healthy, active lifestyle this year! 💪🏼

01/12/2026

If you’re thinking about purchasing a gym membership to help you reach your fitness goals, the Morris Wellness Centre is the place for you!

Here are 8 reasons why community members choose the Morris Wellness Centre ⬇️

1️⃣ The Morris Wellness Centre is a conveniently-located, local fitness facility for those who live or work in Morris & the surrounding communities.

2️⃣ We have membership options for everyone — teens, new moms, families, & seniors!

3️⃣ We have lower-cost memberships with more flexible payment options (monthly, month-to-month & yearly) compared to most chain fitness centres.

4️⃣ We have a family-friendly environment — parents can train while their kids sit nearby or join in on the workout (please note: children should only use equipment if a family membership has been purchased)

5️⃣ We have a wide variety of equipment available, including cardio machines, free weights, cable machines, studio equipment, and more!

6️⃣ We are centrally located inside the Morris Multiplex so you can workout while watching local hockey (this is especially handy if your child is skating or playing on a local team so you can watch their practices and games from the windows in the gym!)

7️⃣ We are a not-for-profit facility run by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors who invest profits back into the facility.

8️⃣ We pride ourselves on having a welcoming, inclusive space that is perfect for beginners or those with a lot of experience in fitness and weight lifting.

We also have 24/7 access 365 days a year, price transparency, and low commitment options for those who are wanting to try out the facility!

If the Morris Wellness Centre sounds like a good fit for you, you can purchase a membership using the link in our bio, DM us, or email our Gym Manager at morriswc.memberservices@gmail.com today! 📧

We would love to get you signed up or give you tour! 💪🏼

01/09/2026

It’s a new year, and our space is getting a refresh! ✨

Painting is currently in-progress at the Wellness Centre 🎨

We ask all members to be mindful of the painters and the wet pain during their workout.

Thank you for your patience and your cooperation - we can’t wait to share the new look with you!

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