february newsletter

DOIN’S AT
THE DAVID Y
PAUL AND CAROL DAVID YMCA
7389 Caritas Circle N.W.
February 2015
ymcastark.org
NEWS FROM THE PAUL & CAROL DAVID YMCA OF JACKSON TOWNSHIP
IN THIS ISSUE
Annual Campaign
Expansion Update
Member Appreciation Week
Summer Day Camp
Senior Fun Club at the Y
Jump Start
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
YMCA HOURS
DAVID Y ANNUAL
CAMPAIGN
Monday-Friday...5:00 am ~10:00 pm
Saturday ...6:00 ~ 10:00 pm
Ever have a time in your life where you were a little unsure of how you were
going to pay all of the bills this week? There was that dreadful sick feeling in
the pit of your stomach. HOW were you going to make it work and get
through til the next paycheck???
Here at the Y, we help people so this “dread” isn’t quite so great. All they
need to do is ASK. If they fall into a qualifying category, we can help them
with their monthly membership and/or their swimming lesson or childcare
fees! This way, it stays seamless and normal for them. The parent(s) can
reduce their stress level by participating in an exercise class, whirlpool, etc.
to help keep that chronic illness at bay.
Sunday...10:00 am ~ 3:00 pm
QUESTIONS,
COMMENTS, IDEAS?
Contact Jean Campbell at :
[email protected]
“Johnny” and “Susie” had been attending before and after school
childcare but Mom became delinquent in her payments to the Y for
Child Care. Mom, being the sole provider, didn’t know what to do:
she knew she couldn’t be home with the kids because she had to
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work
and Johnny and Susie were too young to stay at home by
themselves when not in school.
MEMBER
APPRECIATION
WEEK
Here’s where the Y came in. The Y was able to provide financial
assistance to them so life stays “normal.” Mom is a little more at
ease and can focus on other bills while Johnny and Susie are in
their normal setting, safe and happy.
We will be honoring YOU, our Super
Members February 2 - 7! During this
week, if you have lost your membership card, you can get a replacement
for FREE!
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The David Y ANNUAL CAMPAIGN is what provides this service.
Last year, we HELPED 870 individuals in our Jackson Township community
with assistance. Really!!!
A financially-assisted member be exercising beside you on the next
treadmill or swimming in the next lap lane.
Every year, our ANNUAL CAMPAIGN makes great stories happen.
Will you help make more great stories happen? Any dollar amount helps and
can be billed, added to your bank draft or charged. A $1000 donation puts
your name or business on the wall in our newly-renovated/enlarged
wellness center.
Click here to help.
Thank you!
EXPANSION UPDATE
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Wellness Center will be completed this month! Please be patient as we
jockey equipment, TVs, weights and equipment around. The Wellness
Center WILL be open during this transition.
New Child Watch Room will be open by the beginning of March. Watch
for notices as we near its completion.
The Welcome Desk’s makeover will be complete by mid-February
The rest of the addition and renovations will be complete by April
The new parking lot is available for your use. The final layer of blacktop
and striping will be completed in the spring.
NO SCHOOL DAYS
Daily Activities
All Week: Random Gift Card give-aaways for members (you can only win
if you stop in!)
Monday: Coffee and snack all day
Take a Selfie while at the
David Y and post it on Facebook—
tagging the Paul & Carol David
YMCA—use
#iamasuperdavidymember and be
entered into a drawing for a gift card.
Tuesday: Child Watch kids will make
a CROWN and receive a sticker
9:30am-12 Adults can
enjoy a Chair Massage
Wednesday: 11:30-2—Snacks
served
5-6:50—Chair Massages for adults
Thursday: All Day—any member
who checks in will be entered into a
drawing for a T-shirt
6pm till gone—Pizza for
teens in the building
Friday: After School—Movie & Popcorn
Drawing done for 6 t-shirt
winners from the week
Saturday: 9:30-12—Kids Make and
Take Craft
Reminder: When there is no school, there are no classes held in
the MPR between the hours of 6:30 am & 6:15 pm. These include:
SilverSneakers, 9:30 Group Cycling, Easy Rider & Y Yoga Stretch.
Scheduled “No School Days” for February are Friday, February 13
and Monday, February 16.
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ENRICHING LIVES TOGETHER
SENIOR FUN CLUB
Join us for a Day at the Movies
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TRY TO
CONTAIN YOUR
EXCITEMENT
SUMMER DAY CAMP 2015
What are your children doing this
summer?
At the David Y Day Camp programs,
we provide a safe, affordable and fun
day camp for children grades K8. Your children will have fun weeks
filled with swimming, arts & crafts,
new games, nature exploration,
sports, songs, field trips and
friendships. And new this year:
Food & Fun Curriculum focusing on
healthy eating and fitness activities.
FEE: Members—$5.00
SEE ALL YOUR MEMBERSHIP CAN
DO
Jump Start empowers individuals to tailor their own path to a healthier
lifestyle by choosing how they will accomplish their health and wellness
goals. It means choices, options, and lots of support as you make your way
toward becoming a healthier you.
How it works:
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Where: All camps this year are held
at the Jackson Middle School.
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Camp Mid, entering 6-8 grade
For more information: Please
contact Lyndsay Gatto, Child Care
Director at [email protected].
She will set you up to meet with a Wellness Coach at the first meeting
to discuss:
When: Mon-Fri, June 1-August 14,
9am-4pm (free extended hours 6:45
-9am & 4-6pm)
Day Camp, entering 3-5 grade
Schedule your appointment with Heather Nettle, our Health and
Wellness Director
Registration: Begins March 2
Jr-Day Camp, entering 1-2 grade
Non-Members—$10.00
Register by Monday, February 9.
Our summer programs provide a
range of activities to entice
everyone’s interest, in an
atmosphere that reinforces the
values of trustworthiness, respect,
responsibility, fairness, caring and
citizenship.
K-Camp, entering Kindergarten (no
bus trips)
Wednesday, February 11 12:30 - 3:00 pm
Lunch: Pizza, salad and drinks
Movie: “Sleepless in Seattle” starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan
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Past Experiences
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Activities You Enjoy
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How to Set Goals
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Equipment Set-up/Additional Options
Now scheduling Jump Start for 10 - 12 year olds so they can safely use
the Wellness Center
Coming Soon...Once the new equipment is in, Jump Start will be
required for 13 - 15 year olds who use the Wellness Center. Help us
keep our kids safe and the adults happy in the Wellness Center.
Schedule your 13 - 15 year old for Jump Start in mid-February! Stay
tuned for details...
WINTER 2 SIGNUPS
Signups for our Winter 2 session begins on Monday, February 16 for
Members and Thursday, February 19 for Non-Members.
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