YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area
Monthly Newsletter
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Reminder: all YMCA facilities will be closed on Labor Day.
Fall hours do not begin until October 1st.
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YMCA Employee Performs CPR to Help Save Heart Attack Victim
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Lynda Haddy works with us at our Mercy Health Plaza YMCA,
but is also a full time employee for St. Luke's Breast & Bone Health sector at the PCI Medical Pavilion. On July 13th, she went out for a bike ride with a group from Hawkeye Bicycle Association. Jim McLaughlin was also a part of this group, who works for the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance watering plants throughout downtown and Czech Village/New Bohemia District.
Halfway through their ride, Jim was not feeling right but wanted to continue to push through. Near Lisbon, Lynda noticed that Jim had fallen behind the group and decided to ride alongside him. Shortly after, Jim had stopped to give his wife a call and started to experience a heart attack.
Being employed for both the YMCA and St. Luke's, Lynda has been CPR certified for the past 20 years but never had to perform it. She performed CPR on Jim until the ambulance arrived, where Jim was then transported to Mercy Cedar Rapids Medical Center. Jim was treated and released less than three days later and has returned to work on a limited basis. Both Jim and his doctors credit Lynda's immediate actions to his survival.
Thank you to
@DowntownCR
for sharing this inspirational story!
At the Y, we offer CPR Training classes that are also open to the general public for just $35/person.
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Jim [left] & Lynda [right]
"I've never been so scared in my life, but very thankful I had gotten CPR re-certified thru the Mercy Plaza YMCA in March, 2019. I am very glad to have been in the right place at the right time (I believe in divine intervention)!
I've learned when you save a life you will forever be connected to that person. Jim is an amazing guy! My heart was full of joy the first time I saw him following his heart attack - very emotional for both of us!
One of my favorite quotes is this: "Yesterday is History, Tomorrow a Mystery, Today is a Gift, That's why it's called the Present."
-Lynda Haddy
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YMCA's Financial Assistance Initiatives
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A huge thank you goes out to everyone who supported the Y's annual Golf Classic Fundraiser on August 26th. The tournament raised
over
$20,000
for the Y's Annual Support Campaign, which funds our financial assistance initiatives! The Cedar Rapids Metro YMCA's Annual Support Campaign funds thousands of individuals' and families' membership and program fees. Thanks to our generous event supporters and donors, we are able to keep our doors open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.
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Next Fundraiser:
Bean Bag Tournament
Marion YMCA
Saturday, September 21st
Check-in at 11:30am
Bags fly at noon
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Cost is $20/Team
Register at any Cedar Rapids Metro YMCA front desk or
online.
Join us for some fun and help us raise money for our Annual Support Campaign! Food and beverages will be available for purchase, no alcohol is permitted. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place!
More Details:
- 2 people to a team (team must be made up of an adult and a child between the ages of 8-13)
- Double Elimination (team must lose two times to be out of the tournament)
- Race to 21 wins (team does not have to land on 21)
- There will also be a long toss game for teams that are waiting to play; $5 to buy 2 bags to throw at a board 50 ft. away, winner will get $20
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Class Updates
Barre is back!
Beginning Tuesday, September 3rd at our Mercy Health Plaza location!
Class begins at 12:15pm.
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Marion YMCA:
- Monday Morning Yoga with Marianne will now begin at 9:15am in the Group Ex Room
- Monday Morning Les Mills Tone® with Stefanie will now begin at 10:25am in the Group Ex Room
- BodyAttack Express® is back! Saturday Mornings at 7:30am in the Group Ex Room
- NEW CLASS! Zumba Gold® will start on Wednesday, September 4th at 10:25am in the Group Ex Room
Stoney Point YMCA:
- POUND® is here to stay! Check out this upbeat class on Saturday mornings at 8:30am after Cycling!
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WINTER YOUTH BASKETBALL
Ages:
1st – 6th grades
Where:
HGN, Marion or Stoney Point YMCAs
Day and Time:
Games Friday nights and/or Saturday mornings
Session 1:
Dates: Practices begin the week of 10/14/19 and session ends week of 12/14/19
Register By: 9/30/19
Games Begin: 11/1/19
Coaches Meeting: 10/10/19
Session 2:
Dates: Practices begin the week of 1/13/20 and session ends week of 3/7/20
Register By: 12/30/19
Games Begin: 1/31/20
Coaches Meeting: 1/9/20
Cost One Session Only:
Member – $42, Community Member – $85
Cost BOTH Sessions:
Member – $72, Community Member – $150
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WINTER KINDERGARTEN BASKETBALL
Ages:
AK/Kindergarten
Where:
HGN, Marion or Stoney Point YMCAs
Day and Time:
Tue/Thu, 5:30pm – 6:15pm
Session 1:
10/22/19 – 12/10/19
Register By: 10/7/19
Session 2:
1/21/20 – 2/27/20
Register By: 1/6/20
Cost One Session Only: Member – $37, Community Member – $70
Cost BOTH Sessions: Member – $57, Community Member – $115
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WINTER BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM LEAGUE
This program is designed for boys and girls in 1st through 6th grades. Rules are designed to accommodate players at a more advanced skill level and enhance learning of the game. Teams play six games at the YMCA; 1st/2nd play Saturday mornings, 3rd-6th play Friday nights. Teams provide their own uniforms, equipment, and practice sites. Referees stress sportsmanship and fun. All teams are welcome! Complete roster needed at registration.
Ages:
1st/2nd, 3rd/4th and 5th/6th grades
Where:
HGN, Marion or Stoney Point YMCAs
Day and Time:
Friday nights or Saturday mornings
Session 1:
11/1/19 – 12/14/19
Register By:
10/7/19
Session 2:
1/10/20 – 2/15/20
Register By:
12/27/19
Cost: $250.00 per team
Register at the Stoney Point front desk or by calling the Stoney Point Y at 319.390.3488.
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EGOS Academy Hosts Basketball Game Between the Cedar Rapids Fire Department & McKinley Staff and Alumni
Helen G Nassif YMCA | September 11th
Doors open at 5:30pm, game begins at 6:00pm
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EGOS Academy will be hosting its first basketball game; Cedar Rapids Fire Department vs. McKinley staff & alumni! Admission costs $3/person, but if you bring a nonperishable food item you will get $1 off admission. Watch our local firefighters and teachers play a game of basketball all for a great cause! Admissions will benefit EGOS Academy's FREE after school program for youth at the Y and the Cedar Rapids Fire Department.
EGOS Academy's free after school program will resume at the Helen G Nassif YMCA on September 9th from 3:30pm - 5:30pm and will continue every Monday and Wednesday evening. The program provides a place for kids to go after school to get help with homework, followed by structured activities in the gym!
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Stoney Point Aquatics Swim Stroke Clinic
*This program is currently open for registration, registration deadline is 9/28/19*
This program is designed to prepare potential and current swim team athletes for the upcoming winter season. Swimmers will focus on technique, endurance and fundamentals of the four competitive strokes. Swimmers will also work on starts and turns as well as improving form and execution.
Ages:
6 – 15
Where:
Stoney Point YMCA
Day and Time:
Monday -Thursday:
6:30pm-7:30pm
Friday: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Session:
9/30/19 - 10/11/19
Cost:
Member - $50.00
Community Member - $80.00
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Stoney Point Stingrays Winter Swim Team:
*Registration begins Tuesday, September 3rd*
Ages:
6 - 21
Fee:
$300.00 per swimmer (MUST be a YMCA member during the winter swim team season to participate)
Discounts are available for families with multiple children participating
*Financial Assistance is available upon request*
Practices:
Practices begin the week of October 14th
Monday-Thursday 6pm - 7pm (ages 10 and under)
6:30pm - 8pm (ages 11 and up)
Friday 5:30pm-6:30pm (all swimmers practice together)
Call the Stoney Point YMCA at 319-390-3488 for more information.
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Stoney Point Winter 2019 - 2020 Swim Team Rookie Week
*Registration begins Tuesday, September 3rd*
Join us at the Stoney Point YMCA pool for a week and see if you would like to be part of our team. The Stoney Point Stingrays are hosting a
FREE
rookie week for swimmers ages 6 - 18 years.
Dates:
Monday, October 14-Friday, October 18th
Time:
Monday - Thursday: 6:00pm-7:30pm and Friday: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Fee:
FREE
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Parent's Night Out is Back!
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Marion YMCA
Saturday, September 21st
4:30pm-8:30pm
Get the kids off their screens and let our YMCA staff lead your kids in some fun group games, swim time, craft activities, and movie time with pizza while making some new friends!
Kids - please come prepared to be active (sneaker & movement clothes). Please bring a swim suit and a towel if you plan to swim.
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Cost:
Member
$13 for 1st child
$10.50 for each additional child
Non-member
$23 for 1st child
$18 for each additional child
*Registration deadline is Friday, September 20th at 4 pm.
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