| South Sound YMCA's September Newsletter |
Greetings from South Sound YMCA!
September 2009
YMCAs across the country aim to Motivate a Million People to Take a Billion Steps! Making just two small daily changes - taking 2,000 more steps and eating 100 fewer calories - preventing the average annual weight gain of one to two pounds. The YMCA is reaching out to better support Americans of all ages who are trying to achieve and maintain well-being of spirit, mind, and body. Here are just a few of the many America on the Move week events:
Street Scramble (Historic Walk)
Saturday, September 19, Olympia Downtown YMCA, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Nordic Walk
Monday, September 21, Olympia Downtown YMCA, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Family Yoga
Tuesday, September 22, Briggs YMCA, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Capital Lake Walk—Water Street
Wednesday, September 23, 12:00—1:00 p.m. and 5:30—6:30 p.m.
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As part of America on the Move, your Briggs YMCA will feature exercise, nutrition, and ways to lead and sustain a healthy lifestyle in a family friendly forum. Saturday, September 26, 10 a.m.–12:00 noon.
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Propagation of Rhododendrons
Learn how to propagate your own Rhododendrons! Class will be taught by the owner of Down’s Rhododendrons in Olympia. Tuesday, October 6, 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at the Briggs YMCA.
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Family Fun Nights
Briggs Branch - September 11
Bring the family and join us for a fun-filled evening. This is a special time to bond with your children and make new friends from 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Olympia Downtown Branch - September 15
Fall Kick-Off! Free to YMCA members and $10 to the public for a family swim pass 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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Reserve Your Spot!
Registration for the 2009-2010 school year is taking place NOW! YMCA's quality, licensed before- and after-school care provides activities to expand your child's imagination and encourage lifelong, positive values while having fun with friends right in your child's school! Visit for more information or contact the Child Care office at 705-2642.
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Apple Cup Auction - The Best Tailgate Party in Town!
An event not to be missed! Featuring good old-fashioned rivalry and loads of fun, while raising funds for YMCA youth sports and the kids in our community. Donations of cash and new items are needed. Thursday, November 19, at Saint Martin's University Worthington Conference Center. Contact Susan Callender at callenders@ssymca.net or 918-0310 to make a donation or purchase tickets.
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The Olympia Downtown branch was busy making changes during their annual closedown week this August. If you haven’t checked it out, stop by soon! We hope you enjoy the updates!
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Fall 1 Registration Begins!
Full Member Registration: September 8
Basic Member Registration: September 10
Deadline: September 12
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Everyone Plays + Everyone Wins = Fun!
Fall into fun with youth sports! Register now until September 9 (or after on a space-available basis). New offerings include Itty-Bitty T-Ball (ages 5-7), Coach Pitch Baseball (7-12), and Basketball (7-13). Register on line or at Member Services.
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Teen Leadership Group
Middle school students come and develop personal leadership skills in a safe environment. Leadership students will play an essential role in the direction the YMCA serves middle school students in our community. 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month 7:30–8:30 p.m. For more information contact Shilpa Johnson at johnsons@ssymca.net or 918-0337.
The YMCA Youth and Government
Offers high school and eighth-grade students the opportunity to learn and practice how our state government operates. The program runs from September through May. For more information contact Shilpa Johnson at johnsons@ssymca.net or 918-0337.
Teen Tai Chi (11–14 years)
Have fun with your friends while learning the ancient martial art of Tai Chi Chuan. Become more centered and balanced. Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00–6:45 p.m.
Full Member: Free
Basic Member: $48 (4-week) / $60 (5-week)
Operation Fit Teens (11 - 14 years)
This six-week program will engage teens in daily, fitness-based activities, while learning about nutrition and physical exercise. Proper warm-up and cool-down techniques and exactly what it means to be fit are just some of the things your teen will learn. Pre-registration required by Friday, September 11.
September 15–October 21, Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Full Member: $48
Basic Member: $72
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Minute Mania - New at the Briggs branch! New high-energy class: 20 minutes of cardio, 20 minutes of stretching, and 20 minutes of weight lifting, using interval training as the format.
Ultimate Winner Challenge! - Do you need support and friendly encouragement to turn your fitness goals into reality? Become an “Ultimate Winner” and receive lots of support, weigh-ins and measurements of your progress, a weekly meeting with a certified nutritionist, and more! September 18-December 11, Fridays at 11:00 a.m. Sign up at the Olympia Downtown branch Member Services today to be an Ultimate Winner!
Full Members $65
Basic Members $200.
Zumba - More times beginning the week of September 20!
Dance your way to a fitter you! Exciting and unique Latin moves and rhythms create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness program! Zumba Gold is a less strenuous version of the latest dance craze!
Zumba M–Sat . . 8:00–9:00 a.m.
M/F . . . 4:30–5:30 p.m. / 6:45–7:45 p.m.
W . . . . .6:45–7:45 p.m.
T/TH. . .12:30–1:30 p.m.
Zumba Gold M/W/F.. 12:30–1:30 p.m.
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Each participant (11-13 years) will learn and earn a child-infant CPR certificate:
•What to do when a child chokes
•Safety for the sitter
•How to call for emergency help
•Babysitting business skills
•Basic child care skills
•How to entertain children
September 19, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Full & Basic Members: $75
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Birthday Parties
Have the YMCA take care of your birthday party needs. We will provide a party room with decorations, cake, juice, and a staff host! Choose from several cake themes including Barbie, Scooby Doo, and more. You may choose the gymnasium, swimming, Adventure Zone, or the Climbing Wall. Reservations available for Saturday and Sunday only. Please call or visit our website for more birthday party options.
Full Member: $130+
Basic Member: $150+
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Effective September 1, 2009, full YMCA members are now able to bring an unlimited number of guests. Guests must remain with the member while in the facility and also present photo ID upon each visit. After the third visit, guests are required to purchase a day pass or membership. For additional information contact the Member Services desk.
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Member-Get-a-Member
If your friends and/or family join the YMCA, you could receive a check equaling one-month of your current membership dues! Contact Member Services.
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Holiday Bazaar
Be a part of the Briggs YMCA Holiday Bazaar on Sunday, November 22! Vendors please contact Membership Director, Debra Wood, at 918-0303 or woodd@ssymca.net for more information.
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Needing Volunteers!
Halloween Extravaganza - Volunteers are needed for the annual Halloween Extravaganza on Saturday, October 31, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. please contact Youth & Teen Director, Shilpa Johnson at 918-0337 or johnsons@ssymca.net for more information.
Youth Fitness Room - Looking for a fun way to complete your volunteer hours or community service hours? Supervise and interact with kids 8 & up as they play Guitar Hero, Wii, DDR, game bikes, and the new EyeToy video game. Monday through Friday, 3:30-7:00 p.m. For more information contact Youth & Teen Director, Shilpa Johnson, at 918-0337 or johnsons@ssymca.net.
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The YMCA is now offering a convenient website for busy families, filled with ideas and tips for ways to make your family home environment more active and healthy. Visit the Healthy Family Home website for an ever-changing variety of easy-to-do physical activities and health tips that engage the whole family and make getting active more fun! www.ymca.net/healthyfamilyhome
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South Sound YMCA
1530 Yelm Highway SE Olympia, WA 98501-4680
www.southsoundymca.org
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