Newsletter of the Jefferson City Area YMCA YMCA ACCESS JEFFERSON CITY AREA YMCA Firley Y – 525 Ellis – 761-9530 Knowles Y – 424 Stadium – 761-9531 West Y – 3507 Amazonas – 761-9532 Winter/Spring 2016 www.jcymca.org 1 IN THIS ISSUE The Black and White Party ...................1 Inclement Weather ................................2 Group Exercise Classes .........................2 Parking ....................................................2 Luck of the Irish 5K...............................2 Program Spotlight..................................3 Board Spotlight ...................................... 4 Did You Know ......................................... 4 Share the Y ............................................. 4 If you would like to receive this newsletter via email, please contact Mary Vinson at 761-9001 or [email protected]. THE BLACK & WHITE PARTY Saturday, April 9 • Firley YMCA Be the change. Mark your calendar for the Jefferson City Area YMCA’s Black and White Party! This year’s event will feature food provided by Revel Catering, music by Five Turn Knot, live and silent auctions, a signature drink, and so much more. Be a part of the fun that will support these important YMCA outreach causes: • LIVESTRONG at the YMCA: a free physical activity and well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors achieve their health goals. • Y Financial Assistance: help ensure that local children have the chance to live life to its fullest and be a part of the YMCA. • Brenda Chick Scholarship: deserving individuals committed to a lifestyle change will benefit from personal training. • Pat Gladbach Scholarship: children will be safe around the water after being given the opportunity to participate in Y swimming lessons. For more information about how you can be a part of this event, call 761-9002.
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Newsletter of the Jefferson City Area YMCA
YMCAACCESS
JEFFERSON CITY AREA YMCA
Firley Y – 525 Ellis – 761-9530Knowles Y – 424 Stadium – 761-9531West Y – 3507 Amazonas – 761-9532
Winter/Spring 2016
www.jcymca.org
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IN THIS ISSUEThe Black and White Party ...................1Inclement Weather ................................2Group Exercise Classes .........................2Parking ....................................................2Luck of the Irish 5K ...............................2Program Spotlight..................................3Board Spotlight ......................................4Did You Know .........................................4Share the Y .............................................4
If you would like to receive this newsletter via email, please contact Mary Vinson at 761-9001 [email protected].
THE BLACK & WHITE PARTY
Saturday, April 9 • Firley YMCA
Be the change.
Mark your calendar for the Jefferson City Area YMCA’s Black and White Party! This year’s event will feature food provided by Revel Catering, music by Five Turn Knot, live and silent auctions, a signature drink, and so much more.
Be a part of the fun that will support these important YMCA outreach causes:
•LIVESTRONGattheYMCA: a free physical activity and well-being program designed to help adult cancer
survivors achieve their health goals.
•YFinancialAssistance: help ensure that local children have the chance to live life to its fullest and be a part of the YMCA.
•BrendaChickScholarship: deserving individuals committedtoalifestylechangewillbenefitfrom personal training.
•PatGladbachScholarship:children will be safe around the water after being given the opportunity to
participate in Y swimming lessons.
For more information about how you can be a part of this event, call 761-9002.
OH, THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS . . .
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INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY If the Jefferson City Public Schools are closed, morning classes at the YMCA will not meet and the nurseries will be closed at all three facilities. Due to the unpredictability of each weather situation, the YMCA reserves the right to alter this procedure on a case by case basis and decisions will be made by 6:30 a.m. Unless otherwise communicated, activities will commence at noon. Cancellation of afternoon programs will be made by 11 a.m. Cancellation of evening programs will be made by 3 p.m. or 60 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time of the program. If the Jefferson City Public Schools are cancelled, the Child Development Center and Knowles Indoor Pool will open at 8 a.m. and Y-Care is cancelled. Cancellations and closings will be announced at www.jcymca.org, on the YMCA’s Facebook and Twitter pages and on the YMCA information line at 681-9622.
FREE LAND GROUP EXERCISE CLASSESDon’t forget, as a Y-member all land group exercise classes are FREE! Check out some of the new additions to our schedule . . .
NEW IN JANUARYMid-Day Step at West: Draggin’ by lunch time especially on Fridays when you’re ready for the weekend to start? Put some “pep in your step” and get through the rest of your day by attending the Y’s lunchtime Friday Step class. Step aerobics are effective in burning calories as you use the large leg muscles as well as your core (abdominals) in controlling the movements you make on and off the step. You also canchoosethelevelofdifficultybythenumberofrisersyouselecttobuildtheheight of your step. ThisFridayclassisheldfrom12:05-12:50p.m.attheWestY.
Barre and More: A 45-minute class using the ballet barre for stretching and conditioning on Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. at West Y.
LiveSTRONG at the Y Exercise: This class is for cancer survivors on the waiting list and those who have graduation from the Y’s LiveSTRONG class.ItwillbeheldonTuesdaysandThursdaysfrom1:30-2:15theWestYintheGXR.
RETURNING IN JANUARYStep at Knowles: A class with simple step choreography and strength training. Focus on enhancing your cardio and muscular endurance. ThisclasswillbeheldonMondaysthroughThursdayfrom5:30-6:15p.m.
LUCK OF THE IRISH 5KSat., March 12 Lace up your running shoes, dress in your green and join us in beautiful Downtown Jefferson City for the YMCA’s Luck of the Irish 5K. Watch for details!
PARKING
A full parking lot means our YMCA is being utilized and that’s great news as we all strive to lead healthier lives. For the safety of our members, to limit the potential for acci-dents and to allow easy access for emergency vehicles, please park in designated areas only. The Firley Y at 525 Ellis Blvd. offers additional parking at the Community Christian Church lot west of the Y and the YMCA Child Development Center (after 6 p.m.) to the east.
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHTYOUTH SPORTS• Outdoor Spring Soccer Teams in this eight-week league will be school based. Schools without enough play-ers will be combined with other schools. Volunteer coaches are needed. Registration ends January 31. Registrations will only be accepted after January 31 if there are slots available on teams and a $10 late fee will be charged. For more information, visit www.jcymca.org or call 761-9003.
• 3rd Grade Soccer Academy The Jefferson City Area Y and the United Capital City Soccer Club are providing a developmental soccer academy for boys and girls in third grade. The Academy will focus on improving the player’s technique, allowing them to get a feel for the game. It will also allow them to be more creative, take risks, become better with the ball and have fun. The cost is $100 and shirts will be provided. For more information and to register, visit jcymca.org.
• YMCA Competitive Soccer League The Jefferson City Area Y is pleased to offer a new competitive soccer league for boys and girls teams. Games during this 8-week league will be played on Sunday af-ternoonsatthe63SportsComplexwithcertifiedrefereesofficiating.Teamdivisionsinclude: U10/6v6; U12/8v8; U14/11v11. For more information visit www.jcymca.org or call 761-9003.
ADULT SPORTS• Co-Ed Adult Volleyball Recreational,ModifiedandPowervolleyballleaguesareavailable.Teamswillplaysix per side and must have two females on the court at all times during this 10-week league. Visit www.jcymca.org for registration dates.
CHILDCARE• Holiday Care Take advantage of Holiday Care while school is on break! Children will enjoy safe, fun activities including crafts, games, sports and swimming at the YMCA. The hours are 6:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m. with lunch and an afternoon snack. The cost is $22/day for Y-members and $27/day for non-members. Registration and payment are required two business days before the date of service. Late registrations are not guar-anteed services and will be charged an additional $10. Upcoming Holiday Care dates include: February 12, 15, March 4, 24, 25, 28.
TENNIS• Tennis Lessons The YMCA offers a variety of tennis lessons for the beginner as well as the more advanced. Call 761-9012 for more information or visit www.jcymca.org.
HEALTH & FITNESS• Personal Training OurprofessionallycertifiedandexperiencedPersonalTrainerswillassistinachievinggoals for weight loss, muscular strength, cardio and muscular endurance, increased flexibilityorsportspecifictraining.Formoreinformationaboutpersonaltraining,visitwww.jcymca.org or call 761-3225.
AQUATICS• Swim Lessons The Y uses the National YMCA Swim Program which stresses safety and skill. At each level, participants are involved in activities related to personal safety, stroke development, water sports and games, rescue skills, personal growth andfitness.Classesmeetfor45min-utes. Aquatics staff reserves the right to make changes based on the child’s skills. Lessons are scheduled during the day on Monday/Wednesday, in the evening on Tuesday/Thursday and Saturday mornings. For a complete schedule, visit jcymca.org. The Y provides lessons for children as young as 6 months old to adults. Sessions consist of 8 classes that are each 45 minutes long.
StartDates:M/W - Feb. 1 & Feb. 29 T/Th - Feb. 2 & Mar. 1 Sat. - Mar. 12
Fee:$40 Y-member; $85 Non-member
FamilyPricing:fullpriceforthefirstchild, receive a $10 discount for each additional child taking a class in the same session. This option requires reg-istration at the front desk. For more information, visit jcymca.org or call 761-9007.
MASTERS SWIM CLUB Masters Swimming is an adult, aquatics fitnessprogramforthepurposeoftraining,fitnessandenjoymentofswim-ming. Most workouts will be supervised by a coach. This program is for the competi-tive swimmer, tri-athletes and those swimmingforfunandfitnesswhoarebetween the ages of 18-100+.
For more information, call 761-9007 or send an email to [email protected]
JCAY BARRACUDA SWIM TEAM A year-round competitive swim team for individuals 5 to 21 years old. Must be able to complete a minimum of 50 continuous yards of freestyle and 50 yards of backstroke. For more information visit www.jc-barracudas.com or email [email protected].
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NON-PROFIT ORGU.S. Postage
PAIDJefferson City, MO
Permit No. 98
Jefferson City Area YMCAPO Box 104176Jefferson City, MO 65110-4176
BOARD SPOTLIGHTJohnRuth-2016YMCABoardChairperson
JohnRuthisafinancialadvisorwithWallstreet Group, a full service investment andinsurancebrokeragefirm. John has been a member of the YMCA’s BoardofDirectorssince2009,butfirstexperienced the Y as a kid where he regularly participated in the Y’s youth soccer and basketball programs. “My desire to partner with an organization that supports youth, families and healthy living inspired me to serve on the Y’s Board of Directors and continue that
service as the next Board President” John said. John is married to Kasey Ruth. They live in Jefferson City and have two children, Kinley 5 and Kamdyn 2.
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SHARE THE Y6MonthsFREE! Do you enjoy the Y? Would you like to earn up to 6 months free? Then why not invite friends or family members to join? And when you do, you’ll both receive a month of membership FREE. Workouts can be more fun with some-one you know, and you can keep each other motivated! And, don’t stop with just one referral – the more people you refer, the more you save! GetaFREEMONTHforEVERYpersonyourefer,UPTOSIXMONTHSFREE!
Here’s how it works:1. As a current Y member, you
invite a friend to join by giving him or her a referral form that can be found at www.jcymca.org or any Y service desk.
2. Your friend brings the referral form when he or she joins.
3. When your friend joins, you’ll both receive a free month of membership! Full rules can be found at www.jcymca.org or at any Y service desk. (This
offer only valid at the Jefferson City Area YMCA.)
For more information, visit jcymca.org or stop by or call any Y facility.
DID YOU KNOW . . . • In2015,theYMCAhostedsixeventswiththeCentralMissouriFosterCareandAdoptionAgencyservingmorethan70childrenbetweentheagestofiveto17.The Y plans to continue to host these events in 2016.
• ThorpeGordonElementarySchoolbenefittedfromtheYMCA’sBackToSchool Supply Drive in August 2015. A large selection of school supplies including backpacks, notebooks, highlighters, folders, markers, pens and much more were
delivered to the school in order to give all the students an opportunity for a successful school year.
