About the Y
The Y is a community service organization which promotes positive values through programs that build healthy
spirit, mind, and body for all. When you’re a member of the Y you are part of a non-profit organization with three
areas of focus:
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Youth Development: Young people need caring adults to provide support, guidance and encouragement as
they grow.
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Healthy Living: Wellness in spirit, mind and body strengthens our very being and enhances our interactions
with others.
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Social Responsibility: We truly are in this together and together we can harness our individual strengths and
bring about positive change around us.
FOREST CITY Y BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bruce Mielke
Executive
Ron Happel
Rod Hopp
Kristin Heidemann
Membership/Marketing
Kristi Hovenga
Business Coordinator
Jennifer Jenkins
Daryl Krieger
Scott Schaefer
Building Supervisor
Allison Klaassen
Mary Mathiasen
Stacy Anderson
Senior Program Director
Kristi Leonard
Cindy Korth
Jody Swanson
Asst. Program Director
Carla Duffy
Aquatics Coordinator
* Adam Jackson
Mike Koch
Shaun Thompson
Missy Reynolds
*Board Chair
Opportunities to be involved
Coach a youth sports team! Be a positive role model for our kids or tell the story of how the Y has
positively impacted your life!
Your gift goes a long way...
All gifts to the Y are fully tax deductible due to the Y’s 501(c)(3) recognition by the IRS. Consider a cash
donation for a specific project or contribute to our Annual Support campaign, Stronger Together, which
provides financial assistance for those who cannot afford to pay program or membership fees.
Forest City Family YMCA
916 West I Street
Forest City, Iowa 50436
P 641-585-5220
F 641-585-5860
www.forestcityymca.org
March 2015
Forest City Y Heritage Club
We invite you to become a member of our Heritage Club! The Heritage Club was established in 2012 to
ensure the Forest City Y remains in the community for generations to come. Heritage Club members are
those who have made contributions to an endowment fund or who have made provisions in their estate
plans for future contributions. The Forest City Y has two established funds, the Forest City Family YMCA
Endowment Fund made possible by John K. and Luise V. Hanson and the Hanson Foundation; and the
Oleson Family Scholarship Fund, given by the family of the late Merrill G. Oleson, former executive director
of the Forest City Y. Or donors can name their own fund.
SPRING 2015
FOREST CITY Y MANAGEMENT STAFF
Forest City Y
916 West I Street
Forest City, Iowa 50436
641-585-5220
www.forestcityymca.org
Building Hours
Monday - Thursday
5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday
5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday
7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Holidays
Easter
Good Friday
Memorial
Day
Closed
Close 4 p.m.
Closed
Basic Y Information- Spring Schedule
Spring Program Overview
Pool Availability
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Y-Winners — Before and after school childcare for
A lap lane is generally available in our pool. Please
reference the pool schedule, which is available at
the Y’s Front Desk or at www.forestcityymca.org.
The pool is closed every Wednesday from 11 a.m.noon for cleaning. Complete pool area rules are
posted in the pool area.
Facility Usage Age Requirements
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View and download the program brochure, adult
fitness schedule, gym schedule and pool
schedule.
Youth grades 4-5 may be at the Y,
unaccompanied, ONLY during the hours of 3-6
p.m. weekdays (includes no school days) and
noon-4 p.m. on Saturdays.
Youth Programming — A line-up of fun activities
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Youth 3rd grade and under must be accompanied
at all times by a parent or caregiver age 12+.
new “Live Fully Live Well” program! Check out the
flyers for the events and programs.
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Monday-Saturday, we require that caregivers,
such as babysitters or siblings, be 12+ to
supervise younger children at the Y and must be
with them at all times.
Adult Fitness — Variety is the spice of life so we aim
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Register and pay for most programs.
1. In order to get started, you must have
an email address recorded in our
software or know your member ID. Call
the Y to receive your member ID.
2. Complete instructions are located on the
web site or at our Front Desk.
the same cozy temperature! We offer swimming
lessons in the spring. Check out our Swimming
Lessons schedule.
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Access us online at www.forestcityymca.org.
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Swimming Lessons — Rain or shine, our pool remains
Youth grades 6+ may be at the Y, unaccompanied,
except on Sundays, our Family Day.
Online Member Services
On the web site members can:
Sunday is Family Day at the Y. You must be in
high school+ to be at the Y without an adult.
children grades K-5. For more information about
the program, hours of operation and rates, see our
Y-Winners brochure or visit with Ava Pauley, YWinners coordinator.
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Forest City YMCA Membership
We offer affordable membership rates for families
or individuals. See the “Forest City Membership”
flyer or www.forestcityymca.org for complete
information.
Everyone must scan their facility access card or
check-in at the front desk before entering the
facility.
Other age requirements apply to certain areas of
the facility, such as the pool, walking track and
weight/cardio rooms. See postings.
In the event of severe weather conditions,
building hours, programs and classes WILL run as
scheduled.
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The Y will announce any building closures on
KIOW.
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We reserve the right to cancel programs or adjust
schedules due to participation.
including track, soccer, youth fitness class and tball.
Adult Programming — We’re excited to continue our
to provide a diverse selection of fitness options to
engage people of all ages and fitness levels in spirit,
mind and body. We provide a friendly and nurturing
environment whether you prefer to exercise on your
own, with a personal trainer or in a group.
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Group fitness class schedules are published
monthly and are available at the Front Desk or
on www.forestcityymca.org.
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Personal training is available.
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We offer a complimentary fitness orientation for
new members to become familiar with our cardio
and strength training equipment. Talk with a
member of our Front Desk staff to schedule
your orientation.
Kid Kare
For the convenience of our members, the Y provides
childcare for children age six months through age
six while a parent is using the Y facility. The service
has a two hour limit and there is a small fee to
members. Hours are based on usage and are subject
to change. A childcare punch card may be purchased
at the Front Desk for $20. There are 20 punches
per card and each punch is a 1/2 hour of childcare.
KID KARE HOURS OF
OPERATION Please see the Front Desk
for availability.