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Winona Family YMCA is proud to be a tobacco and smoke free campus.
Thank you for helping keep our grounds clean and safe by not disposing of cigarette butts on the property.
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Little Free Library
We are so pleased to be a recipient of an Impact Library Award! Thanks to a group of volunteers from Fanatics, our Little Free Library was recently installed on the north side of the YMCA, by the patio area. Happy reading!
To help keep our book selection diverse and stocked, we are seeking gently used books to supply our Little Free Library. The books can be left with the front desk staff.
- Young adult books
- Culturally conscious books
- Children's books
- Family-friendly books for adults
- Books for all ages in different languages
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Thank You, Fanatics Volunteers! | |
18 volunteers from Fanatics dedicated a day to do various tasks around the Winona Family YMCA. The volunteers rid the grounds of remnants of winter debris, installed the brand new Little Free Library, and used their elbow grease scrubbing the marks off the inside of the racquetball courts. Thank you to all our volunteers who help keep our building and grounds clean and safe! | |
BOX FIT SMALL GROUP TRAINING | |
Join the Y and the USA boxing coaches from Longevity Boxing Club, and experience boxing in its finest form! You will increase your confidence, self-worth, self-respect, cardio, core strength, agility, footwork, and get one of the best workouts of your life! Put the gloves on and enter the next chapter of fitness and wellness! Winona Family YMCA is working in collaboration with Longevity Boxing.
*Hand wrap purchase required. $10 to your coach on your first class. Hand wraps are reusable.
Dates: Mondays
Time: 4-4:45pm
Rate: Open to members ages 15+
Members- $20/session
Email Jackie at jgoyette@winonaymca.org for questions and interest.
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TEEN WEIGHT ROOM ORIENTATION | |
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The Teen Weight Room Orientation, is geared toward youth ages 13-15 who wish to use the Wellness Center independent from an adult. The youth member 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 adult supervision.
To encourage and promote a healthy lifestyle, and increase safer use of equipment, we have removed the financial barrier to our teen members by waiving the registration fee for the Teen Weight Room Orientation.
Contact our Fitness & Wellness Director with questions - jgoyette@winonaymca.org
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Beginning May 9th
Mondays 6:15-7pm
Thursdays 4-4:45pm
$10-Members
$15-Non-member
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We are proud to partner with Trinona to host the Youth Triathlon at the YMCA on Saturday, June 11. Anyone between the ages of 6-15 (age on December 31, 2022) that has participated in one of our group or private swim lessons this year is eligible to enter our drawing for a FREE entry to the Trinona Youth Triathlon.
One entry per participant. Drawing will be on May 13.
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Volunteers have been the lifeblood of Trinona since 2009! Join hundreds of volunteers to assist athletes, spectators and the race crew. Get a free Trinona RACE CREW t-shirt, refreshments and lots of appreciation from participants.
Volunteer Registration is OPEN!
For more information please reach out to race@trinona.com or visit https://www.trinona.com
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Registration for the following youth programs is now open! | |
Seeking quality care for your child during the summer months?
Registration is now open for Summer Child Care at the Winona Family YMCA and at Rollingstone Community School!
Locations: Winona Family YMCA or Rollingstone Community School
Dates: Monday-Friday, June 13-September 2, 2022 with child care option of 2-5 days a week.
Hours: 7am-5:30pm.
Cost: $30/day or $20/half day.
Additional children are $25/day or $17/half day.
Registration fee: $15
For more information, contact Brandy Walentiny, bwalentiny@winonaymca.org
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If you are looking for a fun, outdoorsy place for your child to learn skills, engage is physical, social and educational activities and develop and foster friendships, Camp Wenonah may be just what you are looking for!
Pick your week(s) between June 13th-August 15th
Drop off time at Camp Wenonah- 8a-9a
Pick up time at Camp Wenonah- 4:30p-5p
Member- $190/weekly rate
Non-member-$205/weekly rate
For more information, contact Alex brown, abrown@winonaymca.org or visit our website
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Welcome to New Board Members | |
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We are very excited to welcome two wonderful new additions to the Board of Directors. Both Dawn Lueck and Rick Christenson are passionate about the mission of the YMCA, and in particular the valuable and inclusive programming for families.
Dawn is the principal of WK Elementary School and has served on a variety of boards and committees, always with the intent of helping people and improving our community.
Rick Christenson is a former board member, avid runner, swimmer, cyclist and longtime Y member and volunteer. He is particularly passionate about Camp Wenonah.
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Lifeguard Certification Class | |
Provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. Prerequisites: Minimum age: 15 years; Swim 300 yards continuously; Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, exit the water without using steps or a ladder. Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years.
May 6-8th (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
Member & Non-Member Rate: $185.00
Contact Abby Allen for more information: abigail.f.allen2@gmail.com
Register for Lifeguard Certification
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CPR Certification Class
This course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults and infants 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. Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a digital certificate for Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years.
Open to everyone
Dates: May 9, May 23, June 6th
All class dates are from 5:30pm-8pm
Cost:
Member: $95.00
Non-Member: $110.00
Contact Becky Wisted for more information: bwisted@winonaymca.org or
(507)454-1520
Register for a CPR class
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The Second Chance Bikes Program is in partnership with a YMCA volunteer who collects, restores, and donates used bikes to other YMCA members in need.
We receive bikes for both adults and children throughout the year and are always looking for new homes for these bicycles!
If you or someone you know (who is a YMCA member) needs a new bike, please fill out this form and we will add you to our Save a Bike Program list to receive a bike (pending availability).
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Working towards success, one step at a time
An unfortunate fall one year ago left Mary Baumgart’s leg fractured in 15 places, and a required surgical repair that included enough metal plates and screws to make a hardware store jealous. She knew the road to recovery and full mobility would be a difficult one.
For months after her surgery, Mary was unable to bear any weight on her left leg. This restriction, while necessary, took a toll on Mary’s strength, and the weakness in her leg began ailing her. While working with her physical therapist, and gaining some of her strength back, her therapist recommended that she try the YMCA’s water aerobics class, Aqua Fit, to further promote her healing. Her desire for a fuller, more mobile life is what prompted Mary to join her husband, Steve, an already dedicated YMCA member for over 40 years, at the Y.
Mary was diligent in making it to the Aqua Fit fit class Monday-Thursday for several months. Each class seemed to bring more progress, and it turned out she really enjoyed it! Mary graduated from the walker to a cane, and then was able to move around independently. The range of motion in her leg was increasing, and Mary was able to do Jumping Jacks in the water, which made her feel like a kid again! Despite the fantastic strides in recovery, Mary knew she wanted to do better - she wanted her full range of motion back. She desired to sit and play on the floor with her grandchildren again, and in order to do that, she’d need to do something different.
As a treat for herself for Valentine’s Day, Mary signed herself up for Personal Training, and was paired up with Jake Klaver. Together, Mary and Jake established goals to improve Mary’s gait, leg and muscle strength, and walking endurance. Despite being unable to go up a single 1-step riser with her traumatized leg, Mary could tell the personal training was making a difference. It didn’t take Mary long to overcome that 1-step riser, and she began mastering 3 and 4-step risers! Mary’s accomplishments started off small, but grew along with her endurance and strength. Just last month, Mary successfully climbed the stairs at the YMCA for the very first time since her surgery, unassisted!
Mary says her doctor has told her that she has already exceeded expectations with her recovery, and recently, she achieved another goal: the ability to sit and play on the ground with her grandchildren–just as she had hoped for. Mary credits not just her willingness to achieve her own goals, but the guidance of her personal trainer, Jake, as the ingredient to her success. As a retired nurse herself, Mary found a bond with Jake, a body-builder who also has a nursing background. “The encouragement and direction has made a significant impact on my life and my recovery from a traumatic injury,” Mary says about the personal trainer she works with here at the Y.
Jake is pleased with the determination and progress of his very first client after joining the YMCA’s Personal Training team. “I had a plan, and I pointed her in the right direction, but she had to run the race and make it to the finish line. The work we put in together, and Mary continuing to put in her own time, improved her quality of life,” he said. While the goals initially set are being met, and even exceeded, Mary is achieving goals that were not even part of the original plan. In addition to the mobility improvement, which was priority number one, Mary lost weight, and gained a community of support among other members and staff.
Mary is grateful she stepped out of her comfort zone and signed up for the specialized training. “I was very hesitant, even intimidated, to sign up for a trainer. As a senior citizen, I used to think those types of work-outs were for the younger generation,” she said. She assumed trainers wouldn’t want to work with people of older ages, or disabilities–which of course she now knows is not true. Personal training has impacted Mary’s life in such a positive way, that not only is she going to continue on with the training, but her husband has decided to give personal training a try as well.
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Congratulations to our Class of 2022 staff!
We have enjoyed having some amazing college students work for the Y, and wish them the very best in their next life chapter.
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Resilience is our ability to get through challenging circumstances, and not just get through them, but come out 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!
Dinner Table Resilience Ep 6: How are you? & Coping Skills
La Crosse Family YMCA Mental Health
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Winona Family YMCA
www.winonaymca.org
507-454-1520
902 Parks Avenue, Winona, MN
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