Front Desk Changes
 The front desk at the Old Town Hot Springs has been undergoing a transformation. Turnstiles have been installed on both sides. They are state of the art, with the exit turnstile motion activated. They are expected to be fully operational in early December.
Each member will get a fingerprint scan, which is what will trigger the turnstile to enter the facility. Danielle Martin with M2SYS Accelerated Biometrics Technology says, "Our biometric methods are absolutely secure and pose no threats to privacy." Fingerprint data is not stored. Instead, it is encrypted into its own algorithm.
The company's website says, "The system then uses the identity template to recognize that person on an ongoing basis. The identity template is simply a data file, a series of zeros and ones that cannot be used to reconstruct the actual fingerprint image. Without a copy of the image itself, no one could perform analysis or comparison of the fingerprint."
It is difficult for the front desk staff to monitor the many guests and members coming in and out of the facility. This will make it safer and more efficient for everyone. Stop by the front desk to get your fingerprint scanned on your next visit. For more information on the fingerprint scanner, Click Here.
Guests Of Members
Old Town Hot Springs members are given a special rate for out-of-town guests. To receive this rate, we ask that you accompany your guests to the facility. Please call ahead, or purchase a discount ticket in advance, if that is not possible. The Guest of a Member prices for the pools only are: $12/Adult, $7/Senior (65+), $7/Intermediate (13-17 years old), and $5/Child (3-12 years old). A separate rate is available for pool and slide admission: $15/Adult, $10/Senior (65+), $10/Intermediate (13-17 years old), and $7/child (3-12 years old). Prices are also available if guests plan to use both the pool and the fitness areas of the facility, on the same visit.
Slides Open For The Winter
 The side-by-side super slides at the Old Town Hot Springs are slick and ready for the winter. The slides are open every Friday and Saturday, 4-8:00 p.m. Beginning Dec. 18, the slides will be open every afternoon from 4:00 to 8:00 through the ski season.
Thank You For Your Support
 The Old Town Hot Springs is a 501©3 non-profit organization, and appreciates the support from members, guests, and everyone in the Routt County, Steamboat Springs, and Yampa Valley communities.
The Old Town Hot Springs prides itself in serving the health and recreational needs of our community, and will continue to do so in the future. User fees pay all our operating costs but donations will be necessary for any capital improvements in the future. Please contact Executive Director Pat Carney at 970-879-1828, ext. 19, should you like to make a tax deductible contribution to the capital fund for this incredible amenity in Steamboat Springs, whether with a one-time donation, or estate planning for the future. Thank you for your consideration and support.
Keeping Up With The Community
 The Old Town Hot Springs is proud to support many groups in Steamboat and Routt County. This is done through donations of passes and memberships, as well as support of other non-profit events and fundraisers. Annual Adult Memberships are donated to groups such as Habitat for Humanity, Partners in Routt County, the SSWSC Ski Ball, the YVMC Rubber Ducky Race, the Figure Skating Club of Steamboat, the Humane Society of Routt County, and more.
 Over $20 thousand worth of swim tickets and slide tickets are donated to groups such as the Steamboat Youth Soccer Association, Boys & Girls Club of Craig, Bud Werner Library Reading Program, Spirit Challenge, Town Challenge Ski Races, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, the Swedish Exchange Program at the Middle School, and more.
Other groups are allowed in for free, or for a discounted rate. They include families of Steamboat Mental Health and Social Services, Partners for Routt County, Special Olympics, Hospice of Steamboat, Horizons, BOCES, and many more. School groups (such as the high school class pictured) come to the pool to do swim classes during school. The Old Town Hot Springs is proud to be a part of the Steamboat and Routt County communities.
Facebook Fun
 The Old Town Hot Springs has a Facebook page, and you are invited to be a Facebook "Fan." The page is under "Old Town Hot Springs," at www.Facebook.com It is frequently updated with fun pictures, news, and events. The latest shots are of Gizmo, the doggie mascot of the pool. Or you might see a friend taking a soak in the heart pool on a snowy winter day.
Proud Pentathlon Participants
 It's a crazy fun pentathlon held every November, during Parent/Teacher conferences, at the Old Town Hot Springs. The second annual event brought 20 teams and over 100 kids from Christian Heritage, Soda Creek, Strawberry Park, and the Steamboat Springs Middle School to play in the pools and participate in the event. The five legs of the pentathlon included running up the slide stairs, sliding down the water slide, and then running, kayaking, and swimming the length of the lap pool.
The new defending champs are a group of 8th grade girls who are also junior lifeguards or swim instructors at the Old Town Hot Springs. Congratulations to the team of "The Wigglers:" Maddie Ruppel, Marley Loomis, Malia Fraioli, Kelly Borgerding, and Emma Wilson. Thanks to the many parents who helped, Pete Van de Carr who donated the kayaks, and David Wallace who helped the kids with the boating portion of the event.
Event Pictures
Parties, pentathlons, and pumpkins are just a few of the exciting things happening at the Old Town Hot Springs. If you have attended one of the fun events this past summer, you might have had your picture taken. Event images are on the Old Town Hot Springs website. Take a peek, when you get a chance. Click here.
Member of the Month
 It's hard to catch a glimpse of the December Member of the Month. John Ward is always in the lap pool, swimming laps just about every day. Ward swims 5000 yards every time he gets in the pool, which is almost two miles, or 200 lengths of the pool. He set a goal in May to swim one million yards in a year, in an effort to get in shape while approaching his 50th birthday next summer. He used to be on the Steamboat Swim Team back in the late Sixties.
Ward says, "I've never really accomplished any goal in my life," so he plans to do this one. He said he did the math one day and figured he could swim 5000 yards a day for 200 days in a year. He has accomplished about 75 perfect of his goal.
Child Care Open House
 Check out the Child Care room at the Old Town Hot Springs. It has undergone a colorful transformation with new paint, new toys, and new furniture, but the same smiles and fun you always get from the child care staff. Meet new manager Stephanie Orozco and see the exciting changes. FREE child care is available for NEW families, during the scheduled open house, Dec. 1-3, 8:30-11:30 a.m. We look forward to meeting you and your children.
Birthday Parties In The Party Room
The Child Care room is available for rent for parties or private functions. Details are on the website at
CLICK HERE. Birthday parties are not allowed in the lobby or snack bar area. However, the Dreamboat Café is available for catering birthday parties in the child care room.
Dreamboat Café
The Dreamboat Café has undergone a fantastic "facelift." The restaurant was completely taken apart, cleaned extensively, painted, and put back together again, by new owners Annette Seiler and Bill Stewart. Kathy Gayer provided the new artwork on the walls.
The menu has been revised. The old favorites are still there, but some healthier choices have been added, reflecting what the members want and told the new owners in their surveys. The Dreamboat Café will reopen Friday, Dec. 18, with a Grand Opening celebration. The fun starts around lunchtime, at noon, with free samples of the new menu items.
Zumba Classes Starting
 Shake it at Zumba. Classes for this crazy fun, Latin-influenced dance/fitness class begin Dec. 1. Zumba classes are Tues./Thurs., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost for members is $10 per class, or $15 per class for non-members, drop in only. Instructors are Renee Fleischer and Penny Hamilton, both certified Zumba instructors
New Machines In The Fitness Center
Two Reebok machines will be replaced by two AMT 100i Adaptive Motion Trainers, in the Fitness Center. The new machines should be arriving in early December. These machines accommodate a climbing motion, short stride, mid-range stride, long stride, and running.
Old Town Hot Springs is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation.
Mission statement:
The unique and historic Old Town Hot Springs provides a center for health and wellness through recreation and education in aquatics and fitness for our community, members and guests.
www.oldtownhotsprings.org
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