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August 2021
RATHBUN LAKE AREA YMCA
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Knowing how to swim is a skill that not only provides good clean fun, but it can save your life. Rathbun Lake Area YMCA continues to offer private and semi-private lessons for youth and adults. Lana, Myriah, and Paula have availability for evening, daytime and weekend lessons. Please call or stop by our front desk for more information. |
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Locker rooms will
be closed
Sept. 7 - Sept. 12 for maintenance.
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Fall youth sports registration is going on now! |
Visit the Y table at Back to School Night Aug. 10, 5pm-7pm
Fairgrounds
Exhibit Building
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New Directors at The Y
This spring RLA YMCA welcomed three new directors to our team!
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PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Janell Armstrong is the new Program Director at RLA YMCA. She was born and raised in Wisconsin and studied Art/Family Studies at the University of WI - Eau Claire. She moved to Chariton, IA with her family in 2011 for her husband's job and worked as the Program Coordinator at the Chariton Public Library from 2016-2019. Janell moved to Centerville in 2019 (for her husband's job) and enjoyed being a Stay-at-Home Mom again, getting settled into a new home and community. She became Program Director for the Y in April 2021. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Mike, daughters, Evelyn and Vivian, and dog, Pepper. Janell has many hobbies and interests including knitting, reading, metalsmithing/jewelry, cooking/baking, and gardening.
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AQUATICS DIRECTOR
Tara Wray is the new Aquatics Director here at RLA YMCA. Tara started at the YMCA at our front desk in June 2020, and took on the role of Aquatics Director in March of 2021. She was born and raised in the Centerville area. Tara has two daughters, Riley and Lexi, and two grandchildren. While employed full time, she completed her Associate of Arts Degree at Indian Hills Community College in Centerville. Tara will graduate from William Penn University with her bachelor's degree, double majoring in Psychology and Human Services in August of 2021.
"Being able to work at the Y gives me the ability to help support our members and to be a part of our community."
Tara's hobbies include reading, camping, and spending time with her family.
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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Ashley Byrd is originally from Salt Lake City, but attended middle school and high school in Rockwell City, Iowa. She studied Horticulture Science and Vocal Performance at BYU-Idaho before marrying her husband, Garrett in 2011. After Garrett ended his tour in the Air Force, the couple made plans to settle near Centerville. After a few years as a Legal Assistant, Ashley is very happy to join our team as our Membership Director.
Ashley enjoys many things, including, but not limited to ballroom dancing, singing with her husband, spending time with their son, Jesse, and pursuing new skills in arts and crafts.
Ashley will be sharing her talents through various group programs at the Y, such as a belly dancing. Watch for fun, new upcoming programs!
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Sept. 7 - 30th
Tues & Thurs 6:00pm-7:00pm
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SWIM TEAM 101 - NEW FOR '21
All you need to know to make sure you and your swimmer are ready to join swim team. This program is designed for new team members and potential team members of all ages. Swimmer training and parent information will be provided at each class. Please call the Y for more details and register at the front desk or online.
$20 Members $41 Non-Members
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The Y always has volunteer opportunities for those looking to make a difference in our community. Youth sports is in need of coaches, assistants, concession stand workers, refs, and help with field maintenance throughout the year. We're preparing for fall soccer and football right now. Would you like to share your time and talents with community youth? It's easy to sign up by stopping by or calling the Y at 641-437-1977. |
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We are wrapping up our annual campaign at the Y, but it's not too late to support your Y. Donations to the Y not only support our operations, but help keep our costs to our community down. Everything we do at the Y is part of our cause to strengthen our community. Your support is more than a gift to the Y, it's a gift to our community.
Donations are tax deductible, too!
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708 S Main St, Centerville,
IA 52544, United States
Phone: 641-437-1977
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