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 Y Connect Newsletter - January, 2014 

 

Happy New Year!  We hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday and found some time to relax and recharge! If you're ready to kick 2015 off in a healthy way, the YMCA is the place to be! 

 

Be sure to tell your friends who are not Y members about our January promotion. We're waiving the joiner fee all month. January is a great time to join, save & get healthy! 

 

Please read on to explore all the Y happenings in January, and be sure to print your coupon for the Y's upcoming "Eat & Earn" fundraiser at Bona's Italian Kitchen in Lake Geneva.  HAPPY NEW YEAR! 


"New Year, New You" Membership Special - $0 Joiner Fee!
Tell Your Friends About Our January Membership Promotion!
Join the Y in January and take advantage of our $0 Joiner Fee.  Plus, receive FREE unlimited group exercise classes all year!  See a YMCA Membership Associate to join and save in January.
*Regular monthly membership fees apply. Financial assistance is available for all YMCA programs & membership.



YMCA Auction Tickets Now Available - Buy Yours Online Today!


Tickets are now available online & at the Y
  

Please Join us at Our Biggest Fundraiser Event of the Year...

The YMCA 29th Annual Auction on Feb. 21

6:00-10:30 pm at the YMCA

For only $75/person, you'll enjoy a show-stopping evening that includes 

dinner, drinks, entertainment, exciting raffles, a silent & energetic 

live auction, a Best Broadway Costume contest & more!

Visit our Event Page for Full Details.

 

MAKE RESERVATIONS ONLINE NOW!


 

YMCA January Program Reminders & Events
Winter Programs Begin Jan. 5 - Register Now!
Get involved at the Y & wave good-bye to cabin fever! We've got loads of programs & activities for every age group and interest to keep you social, active & warm this winter!  See the new 2015 Winter/Spring program guide for a complete listing of offerings.  *Please note that some sports programs have unique session & registration dates -- please see pages 16 & 17 of the program guide for details.

 

FITNESS...

 

FREE Fitness Classes for Y Members!
Yep, it's true! Starting January 5 with the Winter session, all group exercise classes will be FREE for Y Members! Fees will still apply for specialty workshops, personal training & TRX. Click HERE for the Winter group exercise class schedule. Members WILL still need to register for all classes to ensure a safe instructor to participant ratio & that space & equipment is available. You may attend classes on a drop-in basis as long as class space is available. Check-in at the front desk is required for all drop-ins.

Ayurvedic Workshop - Friday, Jan. 9 - 6-7:30 pm
Experience the benefits & learn about Ayurveda, the world's oldest holistic healthcare system -- also known as "the sister science of yoga."  This is one of many mind/body workshops the Y will offer this year to promote healing through the release of stress, tension & anxiety.  Led by our mind/body fitness experts Ruth Rorig & Sue Pederson. Cost: $8 in advance/$10 at door.


Whether you're a rookie or a passionate triathlete, this club is for you!  We'll coach you in swimming, biking & running & prepare you for a successful race day.  Join us at an informational & registration meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 6:30 pm at the Y.  Winter session begins Jan. 17-March 22 (9 weeks) & concludes with an indoor triathlon event at the Y.  Click the poster to the left for more information. Contact Coach Lindsey at the Y at 262-248-6211.









AQUATICS...
Have you registered for winter swim lessons & water fitness classes?  Programs start Jan. 5!

Do you have a child that loves to swim & would enjoy being part of a team?  Come explore our Geneva Y Swim Team on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 6 pm.  We'll meet on the Y pool deck, assess your child's swim ability & place him/her in the appropriate team level.  Parents will be asked to attend a brief meeting on the pool deck immediately following evaluations. Contact coach Amber at 262-248-6211 with questions.  Visit www.lakegenevayswimteam.com for more information on GYST.

Challenge yourself to swim 70 or 200 lengths of the pool at this fun community event, & support our our youth & master's swim teams.  Pick up a registration packet at the Y front desk or CLICK HERE. Cost to participate: $25/swimmer & $5 for each additional family member.  You can fund-raise to cover the cost of your participation fee, & we'll collect all fees/donations on the day of the event.  What will your donations go toward?  The team is raising money to purchase new lane lines & host a Mutual of Omaha Breakout Swim Clinic led by a Team USA Olympic Swimmer.  Watch for more information on this exciting event! Don't want to swim but want to donate?  Donations are accepted online through the swim team's website: www.lakegenevayswimteam.com.  In-person donations will be accepted at the Y front desk.  Thank you for your support!


COMMUNITY TRAININGS...

January Lifeguard Certification Course
This is a comprehensive, 2-year certification course that includes the necessary CPR/AED training you need to become a Red Cross certified lifeguard.  Classes fill quickly, so early registration is recommended.  You must attend each class & pass a written & skills exam to achieve certification.
Date/Times:  Jan. 21 (6-9 pm), 22 (5:30-9 pm), 24 (8:30am-4:30pm), 25 (12:30-5pm), 28 (5:30-9pm), 29 (5:30-9 pm).  Additional courses will be offered in Feb., April, May & June.  See the YMCA program guide pg 9 for details.

Adult & Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED Certification Course

This course incorporates the latest science & teaches students to recognize & care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat & cold emergencies & how to respond to breathing & cardiac emergencies to help victims of any age.  Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate valid for two years.  Register at the Y or call 262-248-6211.

Two Day Course:  Wed., Jan 21st from 8:30 - 11:45 a.m. & Thurs., Jan. 22nd 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. One Day Course: Saturday, March 21st from 8:30am - 2:30 p.m. 

 


SPORTS...

There's Still Time to Register for Youth & Men's Basketball, Co-Ed Volleyball, Dodgeball, Floor Hockey, Cheerleading, Girls Volleyball & More! Click here for the men's basketball registration packet & here for the adult co-ed volleyball form. Games will be on Wednesday nights, Jan. 7 - Feb. 25.  Click here for a youth winter sports registration form.  Youth basketball games will be held Saturdays, Jan 10 - Feb. 14. Forms are also available at the Y or call 262-248-6211. For a listing of all YMCA winter sports offerings, see page 16 & 17 of the Y program guide.

Register Now for Youth Non-Travel & Travel Baseball/Softball & Co-Ed 
T-ball  Registration is now open through March 29 for YMCA/City of Lake Geneva T-ball & Non-travel Youth Baseball & Softball Leagues.  See page 17 of the YMCA program guide for complete details. Access your registration forms here:  Tball Form | Non-Travel Baseball/Softball Form |

Youth Travel Baseball/Softball Skill Evaluations - Jan. 24, 9:30 am-Noon
Boys ages 13-14 & girls ages 11-14 who are interested in playing YMCA/City of Lake Geneva TRAVEL baseball or softball this spring/summer should attend skill evaluations on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 9:30 am-Noon at the Badger High School gym.  Please note: try-outs dates for the New Travel Tournament Team for boys ages 11 & 12 will be announced soon. Boys must register for the non-travel Colt League to try out & play on the new tournament teams.

Winter Co-Ed Racquetball Leagues Now Forming
League play beings mid-January & runs 12-16 weeks, depending on number of players.  Days/Times: Mon, Tues & Thurs from 5-7:30 pm.  Play one night/week.  Please contact volunteer league organizer Greg Dohrn at 815-814-4289 or gregdohrn@yahoo.com for more information.  


YOUTH/FAMILY & CAMP...

NEW: Laser Tag Games - Friday, Jan. 9, 5:30-7:30 pm
Have a blast with your family & friends in the Y gym during this action-packed, 2-hour laser tag games event offered by Wisconsin Battlefield Live.  Registration is required -- a minimum of 12 must be registered for program to run. Cost:  $30/person.  Future dates: Feb. 13, March 13, April 10.

YMCA Family Ski Nights at Grand Geneva Mountain Top  

Enjoy $10 off regular lift ticket prices on Wed. nights Dec. 7-March 15 (excludes holidays). Plus, take advantage of these special YMCA Family Ski Nights on Tuesdays, January 6 - February 10,  5 pm - Close.  Fees:  Lift ticket only:  $24/person  / Lift Ticket with ski rental:  $28/person. Lift ticket with snowboard rental:  $40/person.  Sign up for discount group lessons at 4pm or 6 pm for only $2.  For Ages 7+, age 8 to snowboard.  A minimum of 15 people must attend for discounts to apply. Fees & waivers will be collected at the ski hill. 

 

Register Now for Winter School Day Out Camps
No school? No Problem! Reserve your child's spot at our upcoming Early Release and School Day Out camps that run whenever Lake Geneva school let out early or are closed.  Download your registration packet & see our camp page for full details.  
Upcoming Early Release Camps:  Feb. 12.
Upcoming School Day Out Camp:  Feb. 20
Spring Break School Day Out Camp:  March 30, 31, April 1,2,3 & 6
Emergency Snow Day Camps: This all-day camp will run if Lake Geneva Schools are canceled due to inclement weather. Pre-registration is required.  Call the Y at 262-248-6211 for details.
 

 

Remember, the YMCA offers income-based financial assistance
for Y programs & memberships. If your family is unable to afford our standard rates, please call the Y or inquire at the front desk for an application.
9 Healthy New Year's Resolutions
Welcome the new year with a renewed commitment to living healthy! Check out our Pinterest page for a host of resources, including an article from Reader's Digest that provides 9 wellness resolutions to keep you energized, fit, & beautiful, inside & out.  

Need help with kick-starting a New Year's fitness & wellness plan? The Y has a great team of personal trainers who are available to help you meet your goals.  Contact Fitness Director Rob Breidenbach at 262-248-6211 for more information, & check out the Personal Training page.

Remember, all new members receive a free wellness orientation with a personal trainer to get you acquainted with the fitness center & started on the right path.  See a membership associate at the front desk or call 262-248-6211 to schedule your orientation.

Eat & Earn for the YMCA
Click the image for a printable version & present the flyer at Bona's Jan. 8-11 
to ensure your purchase benefits the Y.  Thank you for your support!
YMCA Employment Opportunities
Join our Y team!  We are currently seeking qualified, enthusiastic individuals for the following positions:  Summer Day Camp Coordinator, Summer Day Camp Counselors, Summer Sports Officials, School Day Out Camp Leaders, Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, Land & Water Aerobics Instructor, Personal Trainer.  See our employment page for full details.
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