The Office of Research Services, Division of Amenities
and Transportation Services, is pleased to announce new and returning services
to our employees, patients and visitors in celebration of the 70th anniversary
of the NIH Recreation and Welfare Association (R&W). Employee Stores:The Building 31 R&W employee store has relocated to
Room 31/1W08 (first floor, main corridor near the cafeteria). The store is
offering NIH logo items, gifts, cards and other items. The other employee store
locations in Building 10/B1, Building 10/CRC and Rockledge 2 will remain the
same, but all will have expanded store hours of 8:00am – 3:45pm every day. NIH Beauty & Barber Shop:The Building 10 Beauty and Barber Shop re-opened its
doors on January 12 after an extensive renovation and refreshing. Our two
master barbers are now joined by a female stylist, allowing the shop to broaden
the scope of services provided. The NIH community, primarily patients, but also
staff, can walk-in to the facility from 8:30am – 4:30pm or call 301-496-3019 to
schedule an appointment. Also visit (R&W site is temporarily down. R&W Phone Number: 301-496-6061) for additional information including pricing and specials. Winter Farmer’s Market:The NIH Farmer’s Market has found a new home for the
winter in the Building 10, South Lobby. The Winter Farmer’s Market will be open
every Tuesday from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Visit (R&W site is temporarily down. R&W Phone Number: 301-496-6061)
for more details and list of participating vendors. Flower Service at the Clinical Center:The R&W has partnered with a local florist to bring
flowers to the R&W Employee Store in the lobby of the Building 10/Clinical
Research Center. Flowers and arrangements are now available for purchase every
day, and orders for bouquets and arrangements can be submitted for same day
delivery. Please see store attendant for more details. Fitness Centers:Get 'Fit the Right Way' with the R&W NIH Fitness
Program. The NIH R&W Fitness Centers (Building 31, T-39 and Rockledge 2)
will continue to help you in your effort to become a healthier you with
energizing programs and classes. The Fitness Centers provide members with the
latest strength training and cardio equipment along with Personal Training,
various group exercise classes such as Zumba, Yoga, Crossfit Daily Medicine,
Group Indoor Cycling, and many more. In 2015, take advantage of new programs
including 'New Year New You' Fitness Demos, Mind Body Classes, Personal
Training Workshops, and wellness outreach programs. Information about all the new R&W programs can be
found on the website: (R&W site is temporarily down. R&W Phone Number: 301-496-6061).
Take a minute to visit the site and let the R&W bring a little more fun to
your everyday life at NIH. For more information you may contact the R&W
directly at 301-496-6061, or the Division of Amenities and Transportation
Services on 301-402-8180. You may also follow @NIHEmplSrvcs on Twitter for more
information about services that can assist you with balancing work and family,
as well as other programs and employee services.
