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WELCOME!
Here's Your December YMCA News & Updates
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It's hard to believe we're in the final month of 2015! What an exciting year it's been for our YMCA! Thanks to your support & generous donations, we've been able to strengthen the community in the following ways:
We cannot do this life-changing work without your continued support. As you consider your year-end charitable giving, we ask that you join our cause & make a tax-deductible donation to the Y.
Please explore our December newsletter & get involved in all the exciting things going on at our Y this month!
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas season filled with abundant joy, love, good health & lots of laughter.
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Warmth Overflows From Community Coat Drive
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Just Look At That
Mountainous Pile Of Coats!
Thank you to everyone who donated to our community coat drive! There will be record amounts of warmth spread to children & families in need this winter. Bless you!
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Support the YMCA on #GivingTuesday &
Celebrate With Us During "My Y Week" - Dec. 1-8
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Black Friday, Cyber Monday... We have two days for getting deals. Now
Dec. 1, #GivingTuesday,
is a day for giving back.
We hope you'll consider making a gift to one of more of our area's charities,
including the YMCA!
Learn more about our cause & donate today.
Anyone who donates $1 or more this year will be recognized in our new donor display case & on our website in 2016.
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Giving Tuesday is also the day we're kicking off our "MY Y WEEK," to celebrate the incredible impact our Y has in our community. Join in all the fun!
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Special Holiday Fitness Workshops & Class Schedule!
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From Dec. 21-Jan. 3, we'll be offering a special holiday schedule for group exercise classes. We'll also be hosting several fun fitness workshops, including:
- Family Zumba Holiday Jam
- Foam Rolling Workshop
- Yoga Blast/Kriya Yoga Workshops
- WERQathon
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Register Now for Winter Programs - Classes Start Jan. 4
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Click to view. See our New Year Membership Special on Page 23 -- Join & Save in 2016!
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Don't forget to register for 2016 Winter/Spring Programs!
Members, you can register now for all sessions. Community registration for winter classes starts Dec. 7.
NEW: You no longer need to register for the free group exercise classes! Simply show up & get a great workout. Community participants may attend classes on a drop-in basis by purchasing a $9 YMCA day pass at the front desk.
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Save the Date - YMCA Auction 2.20.16
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Register By Jan. 31 To Take Advantage Of Early Bird Pricing!
Early registration is recommended, as the event sold out quickly last year.
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92 Kids Learn Skills & Sportsmanship in Y Fall Ball!
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Fall YMCA basketball has been, well... A Ball! Thank you to parents for getting your kids involved in this awesome sport, & a HUGE thank you to the following volunteer coaches for teaching our players skills, teamwork, & good sportsmanship:
Tony Leach
Steve Thomas
Collin Neitzel
Dan Derler
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Michael Wickersham
Randy Appleby
Doug Fuller
Nate Hart
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December Program Reminders
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SPORTS
NEW! Disc Golf Indoor Putting League - Jan. 5 - March 8!
SEE FLYER FOR DETAILS
&
register online
or at the Y. We are thrilled to be offering this new "Birdie Bankers" winter league for kids & adults ages 7+. League meets on Tuesdays from 6-7pm in the Y gym. The focus is to increase putting accuracy from 45 feet away & in to the basket. We'll cover PDGA rules for putting & different styles of putting. All skill levels welcome, beginner to Pro. Groups will be divided by ages & ability.
Instructor: Josh Moore, PDGA Member, PDGA Certified Rules Official, TEAM TRILOGY. Fee: $20 Y-Members; $30 Community Participant.
2016 Men's Basketball League - Register By Dec. 18:
Register your team now at the Y!
Get a registration packet at the Y, or download one
HERE
. This is a fast-paced, friendly recreational league. Games are held on Wednesday nights starting January 6 - Feb. 24. A minimum of 4 teams required for league to run. Contact Sports Director Mike Coolidge with questions at 262-248-6211 or mcoolidge@glymca.com.
Adult Co-Ed Indoor Volleyball League - Teams Needed!
Register your team now at the Y! Get a registration packet at the Y, or download one
HERE
. Games are held on Wednesday nights starting January 6 - Feb. 24. We need a few more teams for the league to run, so gather your friends, church groups, or co-workers & sign up today for this fun, recreational league!
Registration Deadline for Winter Skills & Drills Basketball Is Jan. 2.
SAVE THE DATE! Jan. 30 - Youth Baseball/Softball Skill Evaluations
Mandatory skill evals for girls ages 10-12 & boys ages 9-12 will be held at Badger High School on Jan 30 & Feb 13 from 9-12 noon.
This is for the non-travel leagues (Major League, Colt League & Senior Softball), along with the travel leagues -- Cactus League baseball & Quad County softball. You must attend one of the dates, & you will also be able to register on those days too.
Fees are $35 for the non-travel leagues & $75 for the Cactus League & Quad County travel programs.
We will also be offering evals & accepting registrations for the Travel Tournament Baseball teams (U-10 & U-11). See the program guide for league details & call Mike Coolidge with questions at 262-248-6211. Registration for all leagues opens Jan. 4.
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FITNESS
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Take The Ironman Fitness Challenge This New Year!
You have the option to take on this event individually or with a partner!
Initial informational meeting
Tuesday December 29 at the YMCA, 6pm.
This event is free for Y-members! Indoor Tri T-shirts are $10 & can be ordered after Jan. 1. S
ign up at the front desk.
Are you Ready?
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AQUATICS & COMMUNITY TRAININGS
Register Now for Winter Swim Lessons!
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lasses fill quickly, so early registration is recommended.
Learn more.
Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification -
Dec. 5 (8:30am-2pm)
Free Swim Team Trial/Level Placements - Jan. 7, 6:00pm
Do your kids love to swim? Join our swim team this winter! No need to register for placements, just show up, meet our coaches & swim. To join GYST, swimmers must be able to complete at least 2, 25-yard swims using front & back crawl with good form, & know the basics of breaststroke & butterfly. The GYST winter session runs Jan. 4-March 13.
Learn more.
YMCA Swim-A-Thon - Jan. 9
Our youth (GYST) & adult swim teams will host this fun event. Challenge yourself to swim 70 or 200 lengths, & raise funds for our pool & teams! Get a registration packet at the front desk & contact Coach Lindsey Mikrut at 262-248-6211 for details.
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YOUTH, FAMILY, PRESCHOOL & CAMP
Register for YMCA Christmas Break Camps!
Your kids in grades 4K-5 will have a blast in our action-packed YMCA School Day Out Camp! Swimming is included! Early registration is recommended. Financial assistance is available. Visit our camp website for a registration packet & sign up at the Y.
Early Release Day Camp:
Dec. 11. (Transportation from schools is available).
Christmas Break Camps:
Dec. 23, 28, 29, 30.
New Winter Art & Creative Classes Starting Soon!
Afterschool Zumba!
Kids ages 7-12 can jam out at the Y on Mondays from 4:30-5:15 pm. Free for Y members; $48 for community participants.
Register online
at the Y, or call 262-248-6211
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TOGETHER, WE CAN STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY
The YMCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the community
through programs and services that focus on Youth Development, Healthy Living & Social Responsibility. We use your tax-deductible donations to fund & further develop our community
outreach & financial assistance programs. Learn more.
Thank you for your support!
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Geneva Lakes Family YMCA | 203 S. Wells St. Lake Geneva, WI 53147
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