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WELCOME!
Here's Your November YMCA News & Updates
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November is a time for giving thanks! The Geneva Lakes Family YMCA would like to take a moment to say how thankful we are for you. Whether it's through your regular membership, program participation, volunteerism, or giving, we are so blessed by your support!
As a thank you, please enjoy this coupon to bring a friend to the Y with you for free over the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend.
Read on to explore the cornucopia of activities going on at your YMCA in November. Have a healthy month & a blessed Thanksgiving.
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Please Donate Your Gently Used Coats!
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Have your kids outgrown their coats or snow pants, or do you have unused coats taking up space in your closet? Please donate them to our community coat drive this month. A donation bin is in the YMCA lobby.
Last year, in collaboration with Immanuel Lutheran Church, we collected more than 100 coats for children & adults who desperately needed them. Let's see if we can spread even more warmth this year! Thank you!
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Congratulations to Rob Breidenbach & Angie Blakeley!
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Congratulations to YMCA Fitness Director Rob Breidenbach on receiving the 2015 Association of YMCA Professionals "Rookie of the Year" Award
for his leadership skills, initiative to succeed, & outstanding achievements as a new YMCA program director.
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Congratulations to YMCA Volunteer Board Member Angie Blakeley on receiving the 2015 YMCA Leadership Award
for her dedication to the YMCA & efforts to secure donations for our annual fundraising events. Angie is a strong advocate for the Y mission & the development of our area youth. In addition to serving on the YMCA Board of Directors, she also serves on the YMCA Annual Auction committee & YMCA Program Development Committee.
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Angie & Rob were both recognized at the Wisconsin/Upper Michigan Association of YMCA Professionals conference on Oct. 9 in Oconomowoc.
Thank you, Angie & Rob, for your service to our YMCA & our community!
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Support the YMCA on #GivingTuesday - Dec. 1
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We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. And now we have
#GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back.
On
Tuesday, December 1
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people & organizations around the world will come together to celebrate generosity & to give.
It's a simple idea, but it makes a tremendous impact around the world & right here in our community.
On Giving Tuesday, or anytime before the end of the year, we hope you'll consider making a tax-deductible donation to the YMCA Annual Giving Campaign.
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When you give to the YMCA, you help young people reach their potential, empower people of all ages to lead healthier lives, & strengthen the bonds of community. Every dollar donated gets reinvested back into our community through YMCA programs & services, & every dollar make a difference! Anyone who donates $1 or more this year will be recognized in our new donor display case.
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Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes That Will Wow!
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Maple-roasted sweet potatoes or glazed chocolate-pumpkin bundt cake, anyone?
Check out these recipes & more on
EatingWell.com
. You'll find dozens of nutrient-rich & flavorful dishes to help you enjoy a healthy Thanksgiving meal!
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Reserve Your Child's Spot In Y Holiday Break Camps!
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Need childcare over the Thanksgiving or Christmas break? Your kids in grades 4K-5 will have a blast in our action-packed YMCA School Day Out Camps! Swimming is included! Early registration is recommended. Financial assistance is available.
UPCOMING CAMP DATES:
Lake Geneva Early Release Day Camps: Nov. 13 & Dec. 11. (Transportation from schools is available if needed)
Holiday Camps: Nov. 25 & 27 | Dec. 23, 28, 29, 30
Emergency Snow Day Camps: Held whenever Lake Geneva Schools are canceled due to inclement weather. Pre-registration is required.
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November Program Reminders
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SPORTS
2016 Men's Basketball League:
Register your team now through Dec. 18 at the Y. 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. Get a registration packet at the Y, or download one HERE. Contact Sports Director Mike Coolidge with questions at 262-248-6211 or mcoolidge@glymca.com.
Adult Pickleball:
Play the nation's fastest growing sport at the Y! Three courts are available in the Priebe Gym on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. FREE for members! No reservations required.
Fall 2 Youth Sports Are Underway:
Registration is still open for fall girls volleyball, co-ed dodgeball, co-ed floor hockey, karate, cheerleading & more! Programs run through Dec. 20. See our fall program guide for details.
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FITNESS
Topic: Reps, Sets, & Proper Technique
Learn why proper technique is so important. Workshop will address the importance & significance of repetitions & sets; how to know when you're ready for the next step in your fitness program; how to track your progress; & how to safely push yourself & strive for more.
Register now
Upcoming Mind/Body Workshop - Nov. 20, 6:00-7:30 pm
Topic: Group Reike Healing
Reiki is a hands-on healing technique using your own energy. Bring a mat & blanket. We'll relax & heal mind & body during this enlightening, mindful experience. Cost: $8 in advance; $10 walk-in.
Register online, at the Y, or call 262-248-6211.
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AQUATICS & COMMUNITY TRAININGS
Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Classes:
Upcoming Classes: Nov. 7 (8:30am-2pm) | Dec. 5 (8:30am-2pm)
Learn to recognize & respond to a variety of first aid, breathing, & cardiac emergencies. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Red Cross certification valid for 2 years. Register at the Y, or call 262-248-6211.
Fee: $50 Y-Member | $75 Community Participant
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YOUTH, FAMILY & PRESCHOOL
NEW: 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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Thank You Clear Water Outdoor!
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A big thank you to
Clear Water Outdoor for donating the proceeds from their silent auction held during the Midwest SUP Master Race to the YMCA. In turn, the Y will reinvest these dollars back into our community through YMCA outreach programs & services.
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Psst... Get A Program Guide Sneak Peek!
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| Click for a Sneak Peek of our 2016 Winter/Spring Program Guide |
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Our YMCA 2016 Winter/Spring Program Guide will be delivered to homes the week of Nov. 9, but as a perk for being a YMCA newsletter subscriber, we're giving you a sneak peek before anyone else!
We're rolling out some awesome new programs like Mini Music Makers, Messy Art & Play, Lego Mania, Youth Tumbling, Youth Indoor Soccer, Adult Co-Ed Softball, & more! Plus, get a jump on your planning by checking out our 2016 Summer Camp dates!
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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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