YMCA OF THE FOOTHILLS | July 2022
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Dear YMCA of the Foothills Family,
“July is a blind date with summer” – Hal Borland (American writer, journalist, and naturalist)
I think Hal had it right – you never know what you are going to get in July – and that’s part of the excitement! Sometimes you wake up to gray, chilly, and damp. Sometimes it’s 90 degrees by 9:00am. Some days are best spent lounging around indoors, hiding from the heat; while others draw you to the great outdoors, squeezing out every bit of sunlight from the day.
Our Y has a ton of good things going on this month and I wanted to highlight a few below:
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Program Partnerships Highlight!
In June, the YMCA of the Foothills signed two landmark service agreements with the La Cañada Unified School District and the Glendale Unified School District. The Y will provide 3-weeks of Summer School Half-Day Camp for 20+ students at La Cañada Elementary School and 6-weeks of enrichment summer camp at Dunsmore Elementary School for up to 200 kids a week.
In partnership with Brie Happy Boards (@briehappyboards on Instagram), lunches were provided to these campers at no cost to the families. Thank you to the owner/operator Angineh Meserkhani for providing such nutritional lunches! This is an example of how the Y has helped to fill the critical “summer learning loss” gaps in our communities, while working hand in hand with our local school districts.
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Peloton is coming to the Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA!
The “One Peloton” Initiative and the YMCA of the Foothills have agreed to a 3-year deal to pilot a service concept program. Coming soon the CCY will have 6 fully-loaded Peloton Bikes available to all members free of charge via our Y app. This first of its kind program is being launched at select YMCA’s across the country in San Diego/La Jolla, San Fransico/Embarcadero, Austin, Charlotte and now here in Foothills/La Cañada Flintridge. We will have a special launch party and date out to you soon — stay tuned!
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Camp Bear celebrates the 4th of July with ‘BearCanto,’ theme!
Y Counselors are getting ready to embark on a weeklong journey with 120 campers and Leaders in Training to Camp Bear this Sunday morning. Their adventure will be filled with a variety of camp activities such as kayaking, hiking, swimming, high ropes and more along with an Encanto inspired theme that will inspire the week’s themed activities, music, and entertainment. Camp Bear is the perfect way to celebrate Independence Day starting with the polar bear swim – a jump in the lake at 6am!
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No matter what Mother Earth throws at you or what opportunities arise in July, here at the Y we are ready to serve you exactly where you are. Rain or shine, indoors or outdoors, on campus or in your living room – we are accessible via the Your Y, Your Way initiative.
Onward and Upward!
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Vince Iuculano
Chief Executive Officer
YMCA of the Foothills
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For the month of July, come any Friday and pay no joining fee when you become a member! |
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4th of July Holiday Hours
All facilities, classes, and programs are closed on Independence Day.
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Caregiver's Night Off
Caregiver's Night Off is a respite for community members caring for people with early to
mid-stage dementia.
Special performance by Nani Sinha, dinner and more!
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Doc Talk
Join us for a talk on Menopause from Laila Al-Marayati, MD of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital.
*Free Lunch for in-person attendees*
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Session 6 Registration Opens
Summer sports are here — time to sign up for our awesome programs! Check out all your options to help your child build confidence and learn new skills.
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Pickleball Tournament
Registration is NOW open for our very 1st Pickleball Tournament from 8:30am-11:00am! Free for all.
*Registration closes Tuesday, July 5th*
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Huntington Hospital Blood Drive
In partnership with the Huntington Hospital, the YMCA of the Foothills will host a blood drive at our Crescenta-Cañada family YMCA from 7am-3pm.
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Heritage Club Event
Join us for a special lunch discussion about planning for the future in partnership with USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. Attend the event in-person or via zoom!
*Free Lunch for in-person attendees*
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
In partnership with the American Red Cross, the YMCA of the Foothills will host a blood drive at our Crescenta-Cañada family YMCA.
To sign up, enter the zip code 91011
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Y-L.I.V.E.
Join us for Y-L.I.V.E. in-person at the Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA or LIVE on Instagram.
Featuring our very own Cameron Rose.
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VHY Pool Closure
The VHY pool will be closed from 9am-12pm for all members and programs during that week due to Camp.
We appreciate your understanding.
Explore our schedules to view other options and pool availability.
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AFTER SCHOOL FALL CAMPS
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
The YMCA of the Foothills is pleased to offer a quality child care experience to your child on campus at Dunsmore Elementary and Monte Vista Elementary schools beginning August 1st. Register today for this afterschool program and make the most out of the school day!
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Join us on Friday, July 8th from 8:30am-11:00am!
Pickleball is a fast-paced, quick movement-based sport that is a cross between Ping-Pong and Tennis. This tournament will be played in pairs, in a round robin format — Beginners are welcomed to register!
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Give to the YMCA of the Foothills by Shopping on Amazon!
It's never been easier to give to the YMCA of the Foothills. When you register for free through Amazon Smile, every purchase you make benefits the Y!
So what are you waiting for? Register today!
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Looking for a more direct way to donate? Visit our website to learn about our organization and what a tax-deductible donation can do to benefit your community. |
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