NORTH CANTON YMCA Member News February 2015 We’re for Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility FOR HEALTHY LIVING HOW ARE YOU DOING? Statistics show that, as a whole, all the good intentions we have on January 1, begin to fade by February 18. That is, all of our healthy New Year’s resolutions begin to fade as the winter blahs wear away our motivation. This is where we can help! ONE-ON-ONE COACHING. We offer a free program to members called Jump Start. Members will meet with a coach who will sit down and discuss goals to help the member figure out what activities, classes, or fitness equipment they might be interested in. They also discuss barriers to exercise and finding enjoyable activities. The Y provides a huge SOCIAL NETWORK to members. It becomes very easy to meet people while you work out in a class or in our wellness center on the equipment. As people get to know each other, they begin to hold each other accountable for coming on a regular basis. Many times members will choose to train and run races together or schedule to attend classes together during the week. VARIETY helps members to keep from getting bored and giving up. Members can enjoy swimming, group exercises classes, walking or running on our indoor track, playing basketball or volleyball, utilizing our state-of-the art exercise machines, or attending one of the specialized small group classes offered by our personal trainers. CONVENIENCE. The Y is open every day of the week. You can choose to come in early before work, at your lunch break, or later in the evening. We also have up to two hours of FREE babysitting per visit for our members who are working out in the building. ACCOUNTABILITY. Sometimes when motivation is lacking or a member just doesn’t know how to achieve their goals, hiring a personal trainer can help them be successful. A personal trainer at the Y will develop a program that is appropriate for the member and the investment in a trainer usually is enough motivation to keep the member coming! “6 months from now, you will have wished you had stuck to your healthy living plans today” Think Spring! f Become a fan of the North Canton YMCA on Facebook! FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY MLK DAY OF SERVICE The North Canton YMCA recently had the opportunity to partner with Walsh University and Character Counts! In North Canton during the Martin Luther King Day of Service. This initiative set the goal that 1000 hours of service would be performed in Stark County in one day by Walsh Students, staff, and community partners. These volunteers were sent all throughout Stark County to various sites, including the NC Y, where our schoolaged members were treated to a wide variety of activities such as games, mini service project crafts, inflatables, a DJ and a light lunch. (Thank you to Subway, Chipotle and Washington Square Giant Eagle for your help!) Many of the activities were run by members of Walsh’s football team. In addition, we had other volunteers, Y Leader’s Club members and members of our Camp Tippecanoe staff to keep the fun rolling! We are not sure who had the most fun; the kids, the volunteers, or the staff. One thing we do know is that we are already looking forward to next year, as well as future opportunities to partner again with Walsh. “Life’s most persistent and urging question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’ -Martin Luther King Jr. Our Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Our Values: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship WELCOME TO OUR NEW ASSOCIATE CDC DIRECTOR PROGRAM UPDATE FAMILY FUN DAY February 8; 1-3pm Story Time with NCPL 1:00-1:30 and Family Yoga from 2:15-3pm Crafts, games, swimming, and face paint. FREE for Members! ANNUAL INDOOR TRIATHLON Mandi Gibbons has been named new Associate Director at the YMCA Child Development Center. She has been with the CDC for 7 years as a Lead Preschool teacher. She is so excited that she will be able to impact more lives in her new position. We welcome her team! This is a FUN challenge that almost anyone can do, because YOU set the pace! Swim, bike and run (or walk) 15 minutes each. START TRAINING NOW! Sun March 1 YMCA members only : $22 FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PINEWOOD DERBY MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL March 21; 9-1pm $12 members/ $16 non-members Age groups: 3-5, 6-8, 9+ Car kits and rules at membership desk. SWIM STROKE CLINIC Swimmers will practice stroke drills, turns and starts for all 4 strokes. March 24 – May 21 Tuesday and Thursday 4:45 – 5:45pm Members - $70 Non Members - $85 YMCA LIFEGUARDING CERTIFICATION Must be minimum age of 16 by the end of course and attend all class days listed; 8:30am – 5:00pm April 25 and 26 & May 3, 9 and 16 Member $215 Non Member $235 BUS TRIP PLANNED: LUNCH AND A SHOW! Thursday, March 26, to Carrie Cerino’s Ballroom in North Royalton for lunch “Barbra and Frank: the Concert that Never Was”. This show features the #1 Streisand impersonator, Sharon Owens, and Sebastian Angaldo as Frank Sinatra, and was voted “the best tribute show in Vegas”. All inclusive: $72, due March 10. Contact Terri Pollock for reservations or more information. MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Its no secret… When the final bell rings at North Canton Middle School , a good number of those kids head straight to their favorite place to hang out and blow off some steam; the Y. You will see the kids in many areas of the building- in groups, working on their homework, playing basketball in the gym, or just socializing with friends in the Youth Lobby. We have stepped up our game to engage and serve these young members by:  Offering “Middle School After School”; different large group games and activities on Tuesdays and Fridays (school days) from 3:00-4:00  All games in the Youth Lobby are offered at no charge- including DDR, Xbox and Air Hockey  Youth lobby staff have been trained to interact with kids- each bringing their unique personalities, skills and talents.  More Y staff moving around, with a heightened awareness of opportunities to build relationships and avoid problems; looking for those “teachable” moments.  Special “Member Appreciation” events just for this population Find out more at our Membership Desk or at ymcastark.org Feb 8 STAMPIN’ SUNDAY: “Sealed with Love” Stamp Class SPECIAL TIME! 1:30-3:30 Make 8 handmade valentine cards- Same price as regular class below Feb 8 FAMILY FUN DAY: Featuring NC Library and a Family Yoga class 1:00-3:00 in East Gym. FREE for Y Members Feb13 KIDS’ NIGHT OUT: 6:00-10:00pm Includes dinner & all activities. Ages 3 through 8th grade. Feb21 STAMPING CLASS: Beat the Blahs 9:30am OR 6:30pm. Member: $18 Non-Member $20 March 1 INDOOR TRIATHLON! Swim, Bike Run 15 minutes each- you set the pace: Start training NOW March 21 SAVE THE DATE! PINEWOOD DERBY- Register at the front desk- car kit is included. March 26 BUS TRIP: “Barbara and Frank: The Concert That Never Was” at Carrie Cereno’s Ballroom. Show, lunch and bus: $72 Call Terri Pollock for reservations and additional details. TAKING RESERVATIONS NOW!