October, 2018
WE'RE ALMOST THERE!
The New Regional YMCA in Marion
Look for our float in the Swamp Fox Festival Parade on Saturday, September 29th in Marion! The YMCA will be transitioning our capital campaign from the "quiet" phase to the general public via a community roll-out. Be sure to join in on the fun this Saturday!

There isn't a better time to GIVE to the project than NOW! Please help us reach our goal of $2M within the community to finish the project!
Senior Appreciation Week
October 8th - 11th, 2018

Monday, Oct. 8 @ Stoney Point YMCA
Tuesday, Oct. 9 @ YMCA at Mercy Health Plaza
Wednesday, Oct. 10 @ Marion YMCA
Thursday, Oct. 11 @ Helen G. Nassif YMCA

Check-in begin will begin at each branch at 7:30am, classes & activities will start at 8:00am
Coffee will be provided at check-in

*Please register with the front desk beginning Thursday, September 20th

(Registration required for lunch)


Senior Appreciation Week is FREE for all YMCA members ages 60 and over! Enjoy 30 minute exercise classes, information on Silver Sneakers membership, bingo, lunch and more!
October Special
Blast from Y's Past

Share with friends and family that are looking to get in shape this fall! Join a gym that offers free group exercise classes daily, free child watch and much more!

Anyone who joins the YMCA during the entire month of October will enjoy past prices in honor of the Y's 150th anniversary!

Savings starting at $23/mo!

Visit www.crmetroymca.org/join/ for a complete list of discounted memberships.

Offer valid Oct.1-31.
Monster Mash
Friday, October 19th, 2018
Stoney Point YMCA

Free for YMCA members
$5/non-member

Come dressed as your favorite ghost or goblin! Participate in the Monster Dash and Costume Contest! Make creepy crafts and monster paws. Enjoy a spooky swim, cake walk and more!

All children under the age of nine must be accompanied by an adult.
Register for Youth Basketball
Youth basketball registration is open !

*Registration deadline:
Oct. 1st, 2018


Sign the kids up for youth basketball at the YMCA where they will participate in friendly competition, develop skills and develop friendships!

View the Program Guide (page 4) for more information or contact
Parent's Night Out
Marion YMCA
Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018

Spooky fun for everyone! Parents, do you need a night to yourselves but don't want to find a babysitter? You can count on the YMCA! Drop the kids off from 4:30pm - 8:30pm and they will enjoy a costume party, swimming, monstrous crafts, play spooky games and enjoy pizza and a movie!

Registration deadline: Friday, Oct. 19, 4pm
Get Your Tickets Today!
Help us celebrate two big milestones of the YMCA and Camp Wapsie! This one time event will feature history of the YMCA and Camp, story sharing, dinner and dueling pianos entertainment provided by Pianopalooza! Proceeds go to the YMCA's Annual Support Campaign. A campaign that financially assists members, campers, and all other program participants of the Y! Purchase your tickets online today!

Individual: $100
Table of 10: $1,000
Celebration Sponsor: $1,000
Event Sponsor: $2,500
Presenting Sponsor: $4,000
Saturday, November 3, 2018
DoubleTree Hotel

Contact Sara Mentzer at mentzer@crmetroymca.org with questions.
Lifeguard Training
Helen G. Nassif YMCA

FULL CLASS ONLY Ages: 15 and up
Register by: 10.18.18

Oct. 20: 12pm - 5pm
Oct. 21: 12pm - 4pm
Oct. 22-26: 6pm - 10pm
Times may be adjusted to fit instructor and participant schedules.

Cost: Member: $175
Community Member: $200

Lifeguard books and CPR pocket masks are required and are included in the cost of the class. Successful completion of course will earn participants a 2-year Lifeguard and First Aid certification and a 2-year CPR for the professional rescuer/AED certification. Each participant must pass a swimming test (300 yd swim & timed brick retrieval) at the beginning of the course in order to continue with training. Registration fees are not refundable if swimming test is not successfully completed.
YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area | 319.366.6421 | www.crmetroymca.org