2018: 150 Years of Improving Lives
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The YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area celebrates its 150th anniversary in the Cedar Rapids community in 2018!
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Camp Wapsie also celebrates a huge milestone of 100 years alongside the Y's 150th in 2018!
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150 years of Y stories: Fred Stieglitz; a member of 41 years, recalls driving past the Y many times before finally joining. Fred had met another member who would run five miles a day on the indoor track, i.e. about 25 laps. Fred was so inspired by this fellow member that he gathered the courage to give it a try. Fred managed to run 10 miles that day! He says he will always remember how much other YMCA members encouraged him to reach his fullest potential.
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Did you know?!
The first YMCA of the Cedar Rapids area was established in 1868 for young men. At this time, the water for the pool was pumped from the Cedar River and swimmers were encouraged NOT to wear any attire because the wool fibers wreaked havoc on the filtering system.
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January Membership Special
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A savings of up to $75.00!
Share with friends and family to help them reach their 2018 goals!
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New Years Eve: Regular hours at all branches
New Years Day: All branches closed except for HGN which will be open from 9am-2pm
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April 7th, 2018: 150 Minutes of Group Exercise
August 27th, 2018: YMCA Golf Classic Fundraiser
November 3rd, 2018: YMCA and Camp Wapsie Anniversary Celebration Gala
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We are humbled by the generous end of the year $15,000 contribution that we just received from the General Mills Foundation! We thank General Mills and each of our donors for their support of our financial assistance program during 2017.
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Cedar Rapids Metro YMCA's Annual TrivYa Night
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Get a team of 10 together of your friends, co-workers, or family members and join us for a night of Trivia! Come dressed in a theme to support the Y's Annual Support Campaign; dedicated to providing financial assistance to those less fortunate so that they may improve upon their health by participating in the Y's programs. Our programs focus on prevention through lifestyle changes for life threatening diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and cancer.
When: Friday, February 23rd, 2018
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Cost: $750 per table of 10
Event Sponsorship Opportunities are also listed on registration page.
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Grades Preschool-5th Grade
January 20th, 2018
4:30pm-8:30pm
Parents, need a night without the kids but don't want to find a babysitter? Well look no further! Drop your kids off at the Marion Y for some fun games, crafts, swimming, movies, pizza, and more!
Register by 4pm on January 19th. Space is limited!
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The next 6 week session of swimming lessons starts January 9th, 2018.
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Purchase for $15.00 each at any YMCA branch!
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Shirts are available in heather blue and grey in sizes Small and up.
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Specials Ending January 6th, 2018
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Massage Therapy:
3 60-min Sessions
$150 for Y members (Orig. $170)
$165 for community (Orig. $185)
Call YMCA at Mercy Health Plaza at (319) 378-5955 to purchase
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Personal Training:
3 hours of Personal Training:
$99 for Y members (Orig. $130)
$125 for community (Orig. $155)
Purchase at CR Metro YMCA Welcome Center
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Summer Camp Registration is here!
Registration for YMCA Camp Wapsie’s summer camp programs begins January 25
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for YMCA members and February 1
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for the general public. Simply register online or mail in a registration form located at any YMCA branch. To learn more about the programs and activities offered please visit
www.campwapsie.org
or stop by one of our Info Nights listed below. Financial Assistance Applications will be available this month online, at any Y branch, or by e-mail request. Your camper can be an active part of history as we celebrate 100 years of camping fun all summer long!
Stoney Point YMCA: 5:00-6:30pm
Helen G. Nassif YMCA: 5:00-6:30pm
Iowa City Library: Meeting Room B, 5:00-6:00pm
Marion YMCA: 5:00-7:00pm
Winters at Wapsie
What’s happening at YMCA Camp Wapsie in the winter? Retreats of course! Even though it is cold outside, our buildings and staff are warm and welcoming. In the winter, YMCA Camp Wapsie is the perfect place for clubs, churches or non-traditional work meetings. William would love to cook for you. Michelle can lead your group through indoor team-building activities to stimulate your brain and body during that mid-afternoon slump. Please call Camp or email Michelle for information about facilities, program options, and pricing. Camp’s number is 319.435.2577. Or email Michelle directly at
wiersig@crmetroymca.org
. WAPSIE AWAITS!
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Sweeter than Chocolate: Summer Camp
“Earn your way to camp” Candy Sale YMCA Camp Wapsie
Can one have too much chocolate? Debatable, but one cannot have too much camp! Meeting lifelong friends, gaining self-esteem and learning important skills are all positive outcomes of a camp experience. To help with the costs of summer camp, participate in the annual candy sale. Every candy item sold earns $0.90 towards camp fees. Anyone wanting to attend YMCA Camp Wapsie in 2018 is welcome to participate. More information is available on our website, www.campwapsie.org, or by contacting camp at 319.435.2577 or
camp@crmetroymca.org
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Dates: February 3-14, 2018
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