Construction Update

A new J is on the way. We appreciate your patience and understanding during the renovations and hope you share our excitement about all the upcoming improvements in store for you. Below is an update on our renovation schedule. As always, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us at (216) 831-0700, ext 0 or info@mandeljcc.org

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April 2010 Update

Upcoming Renovation Highlights!

Racquetball Courts, Fitness Corridor & Fitness Service Desk
Projected completion: Mid-June 2010

  • Refurbished indoor racquetball courts
  • Renovated fitness corridor with informal areas for relaxing and socializing
  • New convenient Fitness Service Desk

NOTE: During construction in these areas:

  • In mid-April part of the corridor outside the racquetball courts will be closed for approximately two months (mid-April to mid-June.)
  • The Fitness Center, Advanced Training Center and Men’s Locker Room will be accessible through a temporary walkway that will be created alongside the gymnasium.
  • The entrance to the men’s locker will be through the FUTURE Family Locker Room and will only be open to men (and girls 6 and under with adult caregiver/ guardians).
  • While the racquetball courts are temporarily closed arrangements have been made with John Carroll University and Bally for members to use their racquetball courts FREE of charge for use of their racquetball courts. (For details call (216) 831-0700 ext 0, info@mandeljcc.org or visit www.mandeljcc.org.) Download the racquetball flyer for complete details.

Men’s Locker Room
Now Open

  • The new Men’s Locker Room will feature daily use lockers with embedded locks so there’s no need to bring one from home.

Men’s Steam and Sauna, Club J Locker Room & Massage Services
Projected completion: Late June/Early July 2010

  • Men will have access to large, relaxing sauna and steam rooms
  • Men’s Massage Services will be available for an additional fee and will resume in two treatment rooms in the Men’s Locker Room
  • Club J Locker Room, for adults 18 and older, will offer complimentary towel service, a well appointed lounge with TV and card tables, complimentary snacks and rental lockers (Club J fees are $25/month and rental locker fees are an additional $75/year)

Family Locker Room
Projected completion: Late June/Early July 2010

  • Family Locker Room, which is fully handicapped accessible, will feature five private changing rooms with sinks and showers. Daily-use lockers will also be available. These locker rooms are for families with children 12 and under and for individuals with disabilities.

Women's Massage Services
Projected completion: Late June/Early July 2010

  • Women's Massage Services will be available for an additional fee and will resume in two treatment rooms in the Women's Locker Room.

Co-ed Manicure & Pedicure Services
Projected completion: Late June/Early July 2010

  • Manicure and pedicure services, conveniently located off the main corridor outside the Men's and Women's Locker Rooms, will be available for an additional fee.

Gymnasium & Indoor Running Track Expansion
Projected completion: Late Summer 2010

  • The number of basketball courts will double from 2 to 4 and the number of basketball hoops will increase from 6 to 12.
  • The expanded indoor running track will be easily accessible to the new Fitness Center and will be approximately 10% longer (12 laps to the mile compared to 13 laps to the mile on the current track) and will lead to a mezzanine overlooking and accessible to the Fitness Center via stairs.

Note: From June through August the gym and running track will both be temporarily closed. While the gym is closed our newly resurfaced outdoor basketball courts will be available. In addition, arrangements will be made for use of an off site gymnasium at Force Indoor Sports. (For details call (216) 831-0700 ext 0, info@mandeljcc.org or visit www.mandeljcc.org.) Get complete details about Force Indoor Sports

Arrangements have also been made at John Carroll Universtiy for use of their Indoor Track. Download the flyer for complete details.

Fitness Center Addition
Projected completion: Late Summer 2010

  • When the beautiful two-story fitness center addition is complete members will move into the new addition while renovation of the existing Fitness Center and Advanced Training Center space takes place.

Note: (Renovation of the existing fitness areas is expected to be complete in November, 2010. At that time the new and old fitness spaces will be merged and members will enjoy the fabulous, fully renovated 13,000 sq. ft. Fitness Center.)

Outdoor Facilities Coming This Spring

Renovated Outdoor Pool, Pool House and New Children's Spray Ground
Projected completion: Spring, 2010

  • Newly renovated pool house with all new "wet areas" including showers and sinks
  • Newly renovated pool with new deck and deck furniture
  • New children's sprayground with water elements that will add excitement, fun and plenty of splashing to water play

Resurfaced Outdoor Tennis and Basketball Courts
Projected completion: Spring, 2010

  • After much research we selected a Flex Court suspended court surface for both the tennis and basketball courts. Flex Court reduces playing fatigue and gives exceptional game performance. Features of the new courts include:
    • Safety - Flex Court is a made of composite materials that create a shock absorbing effect for players of all ages and puts less stress on players' ankles, knees and legs.
    • All-weather - the court is self-draining and fast drying. Tennis players can play on the court in minutes after a rain
    • Improved Game performance - medium/fast ball speed and better ball bounce
    • Comfort - It's a cooler playing surface than asphalt or concrete court surfaces

Upgraded Parking Lot Lighting
Projected completion: April, 2010

New Roof
Projected completion: Summer, 2010

Exciting changes coming in Fall:

  • A welcome face lift throughout much of the building
    • Welcoming entry and reception area with informal gathering spaces
    • Beautifully updated meeting spaces
    • Wi-Fi in many areas throughout the building
    • New Stairway will open to a new Lower Level Fitness Welcome Desk
  • Renovated group exercise studios - large studio and cycling studio
  • Rzepka Youth Fitness Center renovated into two warm exercise studios for Yoga & Pilates
  • New Kid Kare Drop-in Babysitting Space conveniently located near the Fitness Center
  • Fully renovated Fitness Center with stretching mezzanine

We have a fantastic team of contractors at work on this project but, as with any large scale construction project, dates are subject to change.