Glenwood Hot Springs

 

Glenwood Springs, CO (May 11, 2009) – Like the tradition of high school graduation, the tradition of selecting the newest recipient of the Annual Glenwood Hot Springs Higher Education Scholarship is a much anticipated Spring event. This year’s scholarship goes to deserving senior, Monica Gucwa, who also works as a lifeguard at the Hot Springs Pool.

 

Monica, daughter of Wes and Bozena Gucwa, will be attending Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado this fall where she plans to study teaching. Monica hopes to become an elementary school teacher after graduation. She has already accumulated teaching experience through swimming lesson instruction at the Hot Springs Pool and service learning at Glenwood Springs Elementary School.

 

With the Glenwood Hot Springs Higher Education Scholarship, Monica will receive $2,500 per year, for up to four years to offset the cost of her college education. This is a $2,000 increase in financial commitment from the Glenwood Hot Springs.  “The Glenwood Hot Springs has always seen the potential young people have to offer, this scholarship is a way for us to encourage excellence and help them reach their lifelong goals. Monica is a very deserving young woman and the Glenwood Hot Springs wishes her luck and success in her studies,” said Kjell Mitchell, General Manager/COO for the Glenwood Hot Springs.

 

The Glenwood Hot Springs Education Scholarship was established in 1995 for the higher education of students who meet particular criteria determined by the selection committee.

 

Located in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, the Glenwood Hot Springs has been relaxing and entertaining visitors with its healing waters since 1888. It is the largest thermal mineral pool in the world, roughly the size of a football field. The heated waters are a comfortable 90°-93°F in the large pool and a toasty 104°F in the smaller, therapy pool. Water slides, diving boards, and bubble chairs bring out the kid in everyone. Visitors have access to modern locker room facilities, lounge chairs, towel service, and swim suit rentals.  

 

The newly opened Spa of the Rockies extends the therapeutic, relaxing qualities of the mineral springs. Spa services include a variety of massages, facials, hydrotherapy and nail treatments. The focus is on wellness and natural health practices, which have a deep-rooted history at this facility. The resort also includes the 107-room Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge, Glenwood Hot Springs Athletic Club, Glenwood Hot Springs Sport Shop, Glenwood Hot Springs Grill, and a challenging miniature golf course.

 

Glenwood Hot Springs is located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, between Aspen and Vail, 165 miles west of Denver and 90 miles east of Grand Junction on Interstate 70 off exit 116 at 401 North River Road. 800-537-SWIM (7946) or 970-947-2955, www.hotspringspool.com. Current press releases, a press kit, photos, and a live web camera are available at http://www.hotspringspool.com/x.php?p=PressRoom.

 

Media Contact Information:

Vicky Nash

Resort Trends

970-948-4923

 

or

 

Kjell Mitchell, COO/General Manager        

Glenwood Hot Springs        

970-947-2954
kmitchell@hotspringspool.com