HISTORY: MAKING IT & REMEMBERING IT |
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Unveiling of the Donor Wall |
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We will be forever grateful for all the generous donors who helped make our dream building a reality! This beautiful new facility would not have been possible without your support and your dedication. We are proud to showcase and recognize the commitment of our donors with our new donor wall. |
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A time capsule placed in October of 1949, was salvaged from the cornerstone of our old building during the demolition process. The time capsule contained evidence of our rich history in the Winona community, dating back all the way to 1909, when the original time capsule was placed; and buried again upon the building process after the devastating fire that consumed the original YMCA building in 1946.
Newspaper clippings from the Winona Morning Independent and the Winona Republican Herald, meeting minutes, an old membership card and pledges, employee and membership roll, even a map of Winona from 1906, were enclosed in the sturdy metal box, along with many other tangible pieces of our past.
The contents of the box will be sent to the Winona County Historical Society for display and safe keeping.
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January Personal Training Special! |
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Teen Weight Room Orientation |
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Do you have a child between 13-15 years old who would like to use the equipment in the Wellness Center without an adult? Sign them up for a Teen Weight Room Orientation, where they will meet one-on-one with a personal trainer who will go over the safety aspects of using the machines, as well as general gym etiquette and YMCA expectations. When the orientation is completed and passed, the youth may use the Wellness Center without supervision.
Cost- $30/members only
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Having the ability to use the YMCA facility in the fullest capacity, is something that is important to our teenage, youth members. The guidelines for the Wellness Center is youth 13-15 years of age may use the Wellness Center with an adult, unless they complete and pass the Teen Weight Room Orientation with one of the YMCA's certified trainers. With the special instruction our youth members receive during the Teen Weight Room Orientation, teens, like Hamilton (pictured above with Trainer and Fitness & Wellness Director, Jackie Goyette) get the guidance they need to have a safe workout, so they may use the facility without a parent or guardian present. Hamilton, who recently passed the orientation, says he already knew how to use some of the machines, but admits the training was still beneficial as it helped him learn how to use all the machines safely and properly. Hamilton has been enjoying his time at the Y so much that he has recruited several friends to become members and encouraged them to go through the orientation as well!
Fitness & Wellness Director, Jackie Goyette, says the program is proving to be a success, as the youth who have completed the program have been fantastic and know and understand the behavior and etiquette expectations. She states, "Hamilton is one of the prime examples on how the Teen Weight Room Orientation works. He's polite, he's respectful; he uses the equipment properly. He's done a great job here." The orientation also establishes a personal connection between staff and youth members-an important factor in helping our youth feel welcomed.
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Meet with Amy Lydia McNally and take a step toward being the healthiest you!
Amy Lydia is a Mayo Clinic Wellness Coach and has a nutrition certification from AFPA.
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Open to Members and
Non-Members
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AMERICAN RED CROSS ADULT & PEDIATRIC CPR CLASSES |
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This course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults and pediatrics and meets OSHA/workplace requirements. This is a blended learning course including an online portion and an instructor-led classroom skill session. The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class portion and must be taken on a PC or tablet with a high speed Internet connection. Allow approximately 2-3 hours to complete the online portion. Please contact the YMCA to schedule an appointment to use a computer if you do not have access. Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years.
Cost: $95/Member; $110/non-member
Dates:
January 24- 5:30pm-7:30pm
February 7- 5:30pm-7:30pm
February 21- 5:30pm-7:30pm
March 7- 5:30pm-7:30pm
March 21- 5:30pm-7:30pm
All classes held in the Clara Barton Room
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We are thrilled to begin offering Lifeguard
Certification/Recertification classes very soon!
The Lifeguard Certification/Re-Certification course provides entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies. To enroll in the Lifeguarding course, you must be at least 15 years of age.
To participate in the course, you must be able to pass a prerequisite skills evaluation by doing the following:
- Swim 300 yards continuously using front crawl or breast stroke.
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.
- Complete a timed brick retrieval event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
For more information contact Taylor at TPagenkopf@winonaymca.org.
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Donât forget about these exciting enhancements to maximize your Y membership! All additions are optional and can be added or subtracted from a membership at any time.
- 24/7 - $10/month per membership unit. Anyone 18 and older on your membership account can access the Wellness Center, gymnasium, and racquetball/handball courts all day, every day, including holidays and Summer Sundays! All YMCA rules and regulations apply during these unstaffed hours. Once paperwork is received it may take up to 72 hours to process. 24/7 waiver will need to be signed by everyone 18 and older on the account wanting the 24/7 access.
- Coffee - $5/month per person, or recommended donation of $0.50/cup. Grab a cup of coffee from the Unlimited Nutrition Cafe during their staffed hours.
- Kit Locker - $8/month per person. Rent a kit locker in the menâs or womenâs locker room. Locker agreement will need to be signed.
- Towels - $12/month per person, and now available for single-use.
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The following policy updates will take effect January 1, 2022.
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Members or participants with a balance noted on their account cannot rejoin, use the facility, or participate in programs until the balance is paid, or a payment plan has been established with the Business Office. This does not apply to youth 17 and under paying for a day pass.
- If payment for membership is not received by the end of the month, membership will be canceled before the first of the following month, with a late fee of $7.50 added to the balance.
- Electronic notice of membership rate changes will be communicated via electronic newsletter and website at least 30 days in advance.
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Insurance Membership Reminders |
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The Winona Family YMCA will begin accepting One Pass memberships.
UCare Senior plans will be changing from SilverSneakers* to
the One Pass**
Medica seniors will not offer Silver Sneakers* and will be offering the One Pass* program.
Silver Sneakers* is not a program the Winona Family YMCA accepts
**One Pass is a program you have to sign up for under Renew Active. Please note: This change is only for Medica Senior/Medicare members.
Health Partners is changing from Silver&Fit to the SilverSneakers* program for their seniors.
Due to many changes with the insurance and third party program memberships, we ask for your patience as our staff learn and understand these new and changing programs.
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· Each person entering the facility after hours must have 24/7 access. No Guests Allowed.
· 24/7 access is reserved for those 18 years and older. Minors are NOT permitted.
· Each person entering facility after hours must scan in with their own card.
· Facility is unstaffed for the majority of our closed hours, but cameras are recording the entire time.
· 24/7 Access may take up to 72 hours to reflect on your account.
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Resilience is our ability to get through challenging circumstances, and come out even stronger and wiser on the other side. It is a foundational component of our mental health. Resilience is like a muscle, the more we train it, the stronger it gets. It grows through healthy and supportive relationships, taking care of ourselves and others, and asking for help when we need it. Join our friend Sarah Johnson for the Dinner Table Resilience video series and skills sheets on building resilience. Tips, topics, skills, and strategies that we can use at our own tables to build resilience in ourselves and others.
Thank you to our friends at the La Crosse Family YMCA for allowing us to promote these fantastic videos to our members!
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January Is National Blood Donor Month |
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Dangerously Low Blood Supply
The Red Cross is experiencing the worst blood shortage in over a decade. The dangerously low blood supply levels have forced some hospitals to defer patients from major surgery, including organ transplants. Your donation is desperately needed. Please schedule an appointment to give now.
The Winona Family YMCA and The American Red Cross will host blood drives in the Clara Barton room from 9am-3pm on the following dates:
January 14
February 4
March 4
March 11
April 1
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We Want To Hear From You! |
Whether you've been with us as a member for years, or days, we want to hear your Y story! Tell us how the Winona Family YMCA has made a positive impact in your life!
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Katie
Fitness Instructor & Wellness Lead
How long have you worked for the Winona Family YMCA? 3 years
Tell me a little about what you do at the YMCA: I am the Fitness & Wellness Lead and in charge of scheduling tours, equipment orientations, wellness consults, & fitness assessments. I help new members become oriented to the facility, our offerings, and advise âwhere to startâ for those seeking guidance. I am also a personal trainer and group fitness instructor. I work one-on-one with members to build strength and endurance through weekly routines and exercises. My regularly scheduled classes include Barre and Active Older Adults although you will often catch me subbing cycling, Body Sculpt, Tabata, 20/20/20, and H2Ofit. Join me for a class or reach out if youâd like a consultation!
What is it that makes you enjoy working at the Winona YMCA? I enjoy leading the group fitness classes and the friendships I make with participants.
Whatâs your favorite thing to do at the Y? Lift weights.
Favorite YMCA moment?
I especially enjoy hearing from my participants after class. They comment, âI just love your classâ or âWhat a great playlist!â I never get sick of hearing these compliments. Our instructors all put in a lot of behind-the-scenes time learning choreography, practicing moves, and creating playlists. After one of my Active Older Adults classes, a member stopped me to say, âI just want you to know, I look forward to your class each week. Today I felt like I was on vacation.â I love that our members look forward to exercising!
What do you do and enjoy doing when you are not working? Spending time with family, gardening, and community organizing.
Fun Fact about you:
I am the Vice President of the Winona Farmers Market and was a vendor at the market for 15+ years.
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Abigail Allen
Aquatics Lead,
Swim Instructor &
Lifeguard Instructor
How long have you worked for the Winona Family YMCA?
Since March of 2021
Tell me a little about what you do at the YMCA:
I am a lifeguard, swim coach, and teach private and group swim lessons. I recently have become the lead lifeguard and received my Lifeguard Instructor Certification so I will begin teaching the certification and recertification classes. I will also be helping with the First Aid/CPR/AED classes.
What is it that makes you enjoy working at the Winona YMCA?
I enjoy the low stress environment and the members. I just enjoy coming to work each day and the pool is one of my passions.
Whatâs your favorite thing to do at the Y?
I enjoy coaching the swim team. The kids are always so great and come up with some crazy comments. They always know how to make me smile when I have had a tough day.
Favorite YMCA moment?
I have been having issues with my ankle which has caused a high amount of pain and during one of the last swim team sessions a few of the kids started to yell at me to sit down after my co-coach had told them to. Eventually it became an everyday thing without my co-coach having to say anything. It really shows the caring nature of these kids.
What do you do and enjoy doing when you are not working?
I enjoy baking all kinds of goodies and reading books.
Fun Fact about you:
I have a bit of an obsession with sloths. I started to collect just about anything related to sloths in high school and it has progressed to about 20 stuffed animals, a few quote plaques, some clothes and even my seat covers.
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Alex Brown has joined the YMCA Leadership team as the Sports & Camp Director.
Alex enjoys spending time with family and friends, and being active both indoors and out, and you can often find him hanging out at the YMCA in gym and Wellness Center, even when he's not working!
Alex says the atmosphere of the YMCA is one of the things he enjoys the most about his new role. "From the moment I came here, even before employment, I felt welcomed, cared for, and heard. No matter how my day is going, it is made much better at the Y. From the people I interact with, to our wonderful members, so much positivity is shared here everyday."
Help us welcome Alex by stopping by and saying "Hello!" and "Welcome to the Y!"
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Winona Family YMCA
www.winonaymca.org
507-454-1520
902 Parks Ave.
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