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203 S. Wells St. Lake Geneva, WI, 53147 | Tel: 262.248.6211 |
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Y Connect Newsletter - November, 2014
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Happy November! Can you believe the holidays are almost upon us? It's such an exciting time filled with family, friends, fun, and of course more FOOD! The Lake Geneva YMCA is here to keep you healthy and help you discover new ways to get active, so you can enjoy your holiday "GOBBLE, GOBBLE"... WITHOUT the "WOBBLE, WOBBLE!" :-) We want to take a moment to say how thankful we are for you! Whether its through your regular membership, program participation, volunteerism or giving, we are so blessed by your support! As a thank you, please enjoy the coupon at the end of this newsletter, which enables you to visit or bring a friend to the Y with you for free over the Thanksgiving weekend. Please read on to explore some great health-related tips & all the exciting things going on at the Y this month, including our Community Coat Drive, Family Laser Tag Night on Nov. 14, our Early Release & School Day Out Camps on Nov. 13 & 28 and more!
Wishing you and your family a blessed month & Thanksgiving.
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YMCA November Reminders & Events
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Free Swim Team Trial Night - Nov. 5 at 6 pm
The Geneva Y Swim Team will host a free swim team trial night on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 6 pm at the YMCA. Children ages 6 and older who have the ability & desire to be a part of a competitive swim program are invited to attend. For more information on GYST, visit lakegenevayswimteam.com or call the Y at 262-248-6211.
YMCA & Immanuel Lutheran Community Coat Drive
Let's work together to keep kids & families warm this winter! Please consider donating a gently used or new coat for children and adults in need. Drop coats off at the Y or Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lake Geneva this month, & we'll get them to families who desperately need them. Thank you for supporting this collaborative effort! Together we can do So Much More!
No School? No Problem! Reserve your child's spot at our upcoming fun & action-packed camps, which include swimming! Early registration is recommended for the camps that run over Thanksgiving & Christmas Break! Download your registration packet & see our camp page for full details.
Upcoming Camp Dates: Early Release Camps: Nov. 13 & Dec. 11.
Holiday School Day Out Camps: Nov. 28 & Dec. 22, 23, 29, 30 & Jan. 2.
Emergency Snow Day Camps: Held whenever Lake Geneva Schools are canceled due to inclement weather. Pre-registration is required for all camps. Call the Y at 262-248-6211 for more information.
Family Laser Tag Night - Nov. 14, 5:30-7:30 pm
Have a blast with your family & friends! An awesome laser tag battlefield awaits you in the Y gym during this action-packed evening offered by Wisconsin Battlefield Live. No pre-registration required. Cost: $5/round, $20/5 rounds. Future dates: Dec. 12
Volunteer Opportunity: Feed My Starving Children Food Pack Event - Nov. 21
Join the Geneva Y Swim Team swimmers & their families at this life changing volunteer event on Nov. 21 from 6:00-7:30 pm. The team will travel to the Feed My Starving Children center in Libertyville, IL, and will work together to package nutritious meals that will be shipped to malnourished children around the world. If you and your family are interested in participating, please contact GYST coach Amber Johnson at the Y at 262-248-6211.
Play Pickleball! FREE Introductory Program Going on Now
(Perfect for seniors & adults who want to join a fun & less physically intense league.)
The Pickleball craze is sweeping the nation, and a FREE introductory league is now being offered at the YMCA! We're looking for new players to join in the fun on the following days: Tuesdays: 10:30-11:30 am OR 5:30-6:30 pm. Thursdays: 10:30-11:30 am. Sign up now at the Y or call 262-248-6211. Click here to learn more about Pickleball, and check out this Pickleball video from the Oshkosh YMCA to watch it in action: http://youtu.be/8S5YYcxqBKs
Fall II Programs Now Underway - Registration Still Open
The YMCA Fall II session runs Oct. 27 - Dec. 21 for most programs. You can still register for classes as long as space is available. See the Y Program Guide for a complete listing of classes for youth, adults and seniors. Register at the Y online
or call 262.248.6211.
YMCA Winter/Spring Program Guide Coming Soon
Watch your mailbox & LakeGenevaYMCA.com for the YMCA Winter/Spring 2015 program guide. We'll be offering several new programs and have some exciting updates to announce. The guide will be available shortly before Thanksgiving, and member registration for the winter session will start immediately.
Remember, the YMCA offers income-based financial assistance
for Y programs & memberships. If your family is unable to afford our standard rates, please call the Y or inquire at the front desk for an application.
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Our 17th Annual Seniors Prom King & Queen Are...
(Drum role, please)
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Thank you to everyone who joined us at the YMCA 17th Annual YMCA Seniors Prom on October 27.
Attendees enjoyed a delightful evening of dinner and dancing at Hawk's View Golf Club.
Congratulations to this year's prom king and queen, Glenn Stach & Alice Ogden!
We'd like to extend a special thank you to Steve Lois and Sheila Broderick from Edward Jones in Lake Geneva for sponsoring this year's prom.
We're looking forward to another fun event next fall.
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Healthy Living Tip: 6 Quick Combos for a Power Breakfast
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 Breakfast is the meal of champions, and making time for a healthy one can pay big rewards all day long. It gives your body energy to work and play. It fuels your brain to help you think and solve problems. And it may even benefit your waistline. Research shows that people who eat breakfast tend to do better at weight control.
Breakfast doesn't have to be complicated. You can gather healthy ingredients for an energizing meal in a matter of minutes. Check out this United Healthcare article for six fast and tasty combos to kick-start your day: http://bit.ly/1tI2h2u
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 YMCA Swim Coach Receives AYP 2014 Rookie of the Year Award
Congratulation to Coach Amber Johnson on receiving the Association of YMCA Professionals (AYP) "Rookie of the Year" award for her leadership skills, initiative to succeed & outstanding achievements as a new YMCA program director. Amber was recognized at the AYP fall conference on Oct. 10. When Amber joined the Y in April of 2013, she was tasked with reviving the Y's competitive swim program & developing a team that supports the YMCA mission & the needs of swimmers of all ages & abilities. She kicked off her first season with a team of just seven kids. Today, her team roster has more than 50 swimmers & continues to grow with each session. She has also revamped the Y's Master's swim team, which has grown to 30+ participants & now competes in state & regional competitions. Read more...
GYST Swimmer Commits to Iowa State University
Congratulations to Kaarin Quaerna, Badger Senior & GYST swimmer, on her commitment to attend
& swim for Iowa State University next year!
We've revamped our " Y Stories" page on our website. It now features a news archive & a collection of success stories & testimonials from members, volunteers & community participants. We'd love to hear your Y story! Share it online today -- click here!
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YMCA BYNGO Benefits the Community - Thank You!
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Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our 4th Annual YMCA BYNGO fundraiser event on Oct. 20, and congratulations to Sean & Shannon Levitt on being our big BYNGO winners! All proceeds benefited the YMCA Annual Campaign, which funds YMCA community outreach initiatives & the YMCA Financial Assistance Program. Thank you to the following individuals and businesses that donated raffle & silent auction items:
Hawk's View, Bittner's Bakery, Angie Blakeley & Cathy Stoodley for their efforts in soliciting donations and organizing the event, YMCA Board of Directors, YMCA Staff & Volunteers, Evergreen, Next Door Pub & Pizzeria, Bettina's Therapeutic Massage, Bella Mia, The Bootery, Popeye's Restaurant, Leatherlips, Gage Marine, Jeff Buntrock & Lake Geneva Chiropractic, Starbuck's, Sprecher's, Green Eyed Lady, Gabby Jensen, The Grand Geneva, Lake Geneva Carpet Cleaning, Caf� Calamari, Lake Shore Fashions in Delevan, Kwik Trip, Speedo's Pub, George William's College, Lake 96.1 WLKG, Country Club Estates Golf Course, Geneva Earth Works, Green Bay Packers, Culver's, Stinebrink's Piggly Wigglys, Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, Angelus, Purple Feet Wines, Cornerstone, Reed's Marine, Haberdaper on Broad St., Rita's Salon on Wells, Studio Winery, The Angelici Family/A-4 Distributors, Jasmine Salon & Spa, Milwaukee Bucks, Delaney Street Merchantile, Clearwater Outdoors, Daddy Maxwells, Mr. Mike Kocourek
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Save the Date! YMCA 29th Annual Auction - Feb. 21
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Save the Date & Plan to Join us at Our Biggest Fundraiser Event of the Year!
For only $75/person, you'll enjoy a show-stopping evening that includes
dinner, drinks, entertainment, exciting raffles, a silent & energetic
live auction, a Best Broadway Costume contest & more!
Tickets will be available starting Jan. 2.
Sponsorship opportunities are available
starting at $1,000 - includes a premium table with
seating for 10, raffle tickets, recognition & more!
Interested in donating an auction item?
Please contact Mike Kramp at 262-248-6211, [email protected],
or complete an auction donation form on LakeGenevaYmca.com.
Watch for more exciting Y Auction information
on our web & social media sites.
Join in the fun & share your photos on Facebook,
Twitter & Instagram using hashtag #YAuction15.
All proceeds benefit the YMCA Annual Campaign, which funds community
outreach initiatives & the YMCA Financial Assistance Program.
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Fitness Tip: 10 Boredom Busting Treadmill Workouts
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As the temperatures dip, warm up with a workout at the Y! Check out our Pinterest page for some great exercise resources like this pin that provides 10 Boredom-Busting Treadmill Workouts!
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YMCA Employment Opportunities
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Join our Y team! We are currently seeking qualified, enthusiastic individuals for the following part-time positions: School Day Out Camp Leaders, Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, Land & Water Aerobics Instructor, Personal Trainer. See our employment page for full details.
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We're continuing to expand our social media presence to better connect with you and provide timely updates and reminders, fun facts, wellness tips and lots of photos!
We're now on Pinterest!
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