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CONNECTING MEMBERS

A Y STORY

Y MEMBERS HONOR 9/11 FIRST RESPONDERS Where were you on 9/11/2001 when you first heard about the twin towers? Everyone can recall where they were or what they were doing when the news broke that a plane had crashed into the World Trade Center. I was a freshman in college. I remember coming back to the dorm and watching the events unfold in the lobby on that tragic day. It’s hard to believe that it has been 18 years since it happened. Every year on 9/11 I would watch the news replay the events and see the images of all the first responders who perished that day. However, it wasn’t until 2 years ago that 9/11 took on a whole new meaning. My gym friend, Mindy, had found an event called the Columbus 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb and asked if I wanted join her. The event is held at the Chase building downtown and involved climbing 24 flights of stairs 5 times for a total of 120 flights to replicate the Twin Towers. I’m not known for my cardio at the gym, so this seemed pretty impossible to climb that many stairs. However, I love a good challenge and pushing outside my comfort zone so I hesitantly signed up along with another gym member Danielle. 2 years ago, it was just the 3 of us, along with several hundred other people. This year our group grew to 7 ladies, all members of the YMCA. While we all have different workout goals and abilities, we agreed that if on that awful day so many first responders ran into the towers and climbed those stairs, then so could we. The most meaningful part of the whole climb is when you select a badge with

OCTOBER 2019 NEWSLETTER

IN THIS ISSUE Page One A Y Story: Y Members Honor 9/11 First Responders Page Two A Y Story: Before & After Care at the Y Before & After School Care The Y on the Road School’s Out Program Halloween at the Y Spooktacular Page Three Bump.Set.Spike Lifeguard Training Rocktober Swim Meet Facility Impact Gymnastics at the Y Page Four Now Drafting: Youth Basketball Parents Night Out Y Western Updates Wellness Coaching Active Adult Card Games Ballroom Dance Lessons and Dance ASHI: CPR/FA/AED Cert Silver Tappers ENJOY THIS ISSUE? Feel free to share this newsletter with anyone who you think may find it useful. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, IDEAS? Contact Dana at dana.moore@lcfymca.org

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LICKING COUNTY FAMILY YMCA

Y NEWARK: 470 W. Church St., Newark

Y WESTERN: 355 W. Broad St., Pataskala

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the picture and name of a first responder who lost their life that day while trying to save others. You wear the badge during the climb then at the end ring a bell and say their name. The climb is the hardest thing any of us have ever done, but it’s an honor to climb for those that no longer can. My goal is to have the group grow every year and would love to see team Licking County Family YMCA show up. Please consider joining us next year, its an event you won’t forget. http://events.firehero.org/site/TR?fr_id=2104&pg=entry ~Jess

Continued from front page – “Y Members Honor” SCHOOL’S OUT PROGRAM The Y offers care on scheduled school’s out days for Newark and Heath City Schools. All meals provided, field trips, activities and making new friends! Space is limited and registration is on a first come first serve basis. Registration is required, packets can be picked up at the Childcare Center. Members: $35/day Non-Members: $45/day

A Y STORY BEFORE & AFTER CARE AT THE Y We have been using the YMCA Before & After school care at Flory Park for a few years now. I have always loved this program and each year I see continued improve-ments. This program really helps working parents due to their hours of operation and reasonable rates. The staff is wonderful, caring and patient. The kids have a routine and know exactly what to do once they arrive at Flory; washing hands, snacks, study time and special play activities. As the #1 concern for parents is safety, right! I’d like to share that the Y staff escorts the children to & from the buses, attendance is taken on a regular basis, there are lock down doors, video security, and they call you in moments if your child does not get off the bus. So it’s recommended to let them know of a sick day or other arrangements were made. From our experience; our son Landon was in kindergarten, 1st day going to Flory after school. The Y Staff called me immediately as our son did not get off the bus there. I called the school, found out there was some confusion. The school located our son after a few phone calls. He was on the wrong bus, wrong route. The driver was able to bring our son to me after she finished her route. If it wasn't for the Y having a dependable staff, I wouldn't have found out until later, and he could have gotten off at the wrong stop. Because the Y staff called me when they did the school was my next call, and they were still open. They called the bus garage, put all drivers on alert. He was found and kept safe till I met up with the bus driver. As parents we fear for the safety of our children in this day and age. I don't have to worry about that with the Before & After program at the YMCA. Thank you for being there and being so helpful to our family. ~Jillian

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE The YMCA offers child care for children kindergarten through 6th grade. In the Before and After School programs, children are offered a time to participate in both individual and group activities which develop positive self-esteem and incorporate the YMCA’s four core values of car-ing, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Caring staff are available for homework help and provide a nutritious snack to all participants. Serving Newark Schools: Johnny Clem, McGuffey, Cherry Valley, Hillview; Heath Schools: Stevenson and Garfield, and Licking Heights Schools. Registration is open!

THE Y ON THE ROAD On Thursday, September 5th, Y Western held a special Silversneakers class at Chimes Terrace in Johnstown. Several residents and staff members participated. Sandra, the class instructors said, "We enjoyed our time with the residents, and they enjoyed the class."

HALLOWEEN AT THE Y Y NEWARK SATURDAY OCTOBER 19, 2019 3:00-5:00 pm WHERE: Y Newark Mitchell Center WHAT: Family fun, games, face painting, bounce house, trick or treating and more! Come dressed for the occasion! Games and activities end at 4:30 for trick or treat. ENTRY: Halloween at the Y is a free event, entry is only 1 bag of individually wrapped candy per child. No Registration required.

SPOOKTACULAR Y WESTERN SATURDAY OCTOBER 26, 2019 3:00-5:00 pm WHERE: Y Western WHAT: Family fun, games, crafts and more! Come dressed for the occasion! ENTRY: Spooktacular is a free event, entry is 1 non-perishable food item for our food drive. No registration is required.

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BUMP. SET. SPIKE. ADULT CO-ED VOLLEYBALL The Y is offering adult volleyball leagues for individuals 18 and older. This league will be divided into two divisions. The Tuesday night league will be for beginner/intermediate players that have some previous experience, looking for a more relaxed style of play. The Thursday night league will be for advanced individuals and teams looking to play in a highly competitive league with other skilled individuals. All games will be played on the Mitchell Center’s full size volleyball courts, teams will be responsible for self refereeing and keeping score. All scores must be reported to Phil Henthorn at phil.henthorn@lcfymca.org. Teams will consist of 6-7 players, with maximum of 12 teams in each division. Each team in every league must have a minimum of (2) females per team. WHO: Co-ed league open to adults 18 years and older WHEN: Games begin the week of November 5th—January 16th, 7 regular season games plus single elimination tournament. WHERE: Y Newark Mitchell Center HOW TO REGISTER: Registration is open at the Y Front Desk or online at www.lcfymca.org $40 individual registration $225 Team registration Registration Deadline October 28th FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Adam Jenkins at 740-349-9678 or adam.jenkins@lcfymca.org

LIFEGUARD TRAINING TRAIN FOR A JOB ALWAYS IN DEMAND Are you interested in becoming a Lifeguard? Pools, camps and colleges are always on the lookout for responsible, trained guards. Register today and earn your certifications in: YMCA Lifeguarding, ASHI, Basic Life Support, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen Administration. WHO: Open to 16 and up WHEN: October 14, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, November 4, 5, 6 5:30-8:30pm WHERE: Y Newark REGISTRATION: Register at the Y Front Desk. Members: $150 Non-Members: $200

ROCKTOBER SWIM MEET FACILITY IMPACT We are excited to host Rocktober a large invitational swim meet at the Y. The meet will be held Saturday-Sunday, October 19-20. In preparation and during the meeting the following areas will be affected at Y Newark. English Gym: Closed Friday-Sunday, October 18-20 Racquetball Courts: Closed Friday-Sunday, October 18-20 Evans Pool: Closed Saturday starting at 1:00pm-Sunday, October 20

GYMNASTICS AT THE Y RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS Welcome to Gymnastics at the Y! We have classes from age 1 to Adults. Classes are offered in the mornings and the evenings to accommodate all schedules. Recreational classes include levels for girls and boys from beginner to advanced. Interested in learning more advanced skills? We also offer training teams or our competitive team. Please contact our Gymnastics office at 740-349-9585 to schedule an evaluation. Our Adult Open Gym is on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00pm. You can register for the entire Fall I Session or pay per week. It is not a class, but an open gym time for you to work on strength, flexibility and conditioning at your own pace. It is for the beginner through the previously competitive gymnasts (men & women). If you participate in the Fitness Challenge or other wellness activities, this is a great opportunity to build strength, flexibility and conditioning for your event. If you have any questions, please contact Dianne Hodge at 740-349-9585 or dianne.hodge@lcfymca.org. GYMNASTICS NOW HIRING The Gymnastics Dept. is looking for an individual who loves children, is energetic, loves to play games and has a passion for teaching small children and would be interested in instructing our preschool age children. The hours would be Mondays from 10:30am to 1:00pm and Fridays 10:00am to 1:30pm. We would train this individual prior to them taking over the classes on their own. Regardless if you are available 1 or 2 days a week, please complete an online application at www.lcfymca.org OPEN GYM We are hosting a youth open gym for anyone to come and practice their Gymnastics. WHO: Open to ages 6-17 WHEN: Friday, October 18th from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. REGISTRATION: Register at the Front Desk. Members:$5.00

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Active Adult Card Games Join us for Euchre Mondays at 12:00pm! Meet new friends, learn new games, and enjoy yourself. This is for anyone that is 50 years old and up. The game will last approximately 1½ hours. For more information contact Constance Cunningham at 740-349-9675 or constance.cunningham@lcfymca.org Ballroom Dance Lessons and Dance October 11th Come join us in dancing the Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Rumba/Nightclub and Cha Cha! But don’t go to the dance unprepared! Join us for dance lessons at 5:30pm and the dance at 6:30pm. Dress shoes are suggested and leather soles are preferred. Spiked heels are not permitted. Come with a partner! ASHI CPR/First Aid/AED Certification October 8th Cost for Adult, Child, Infant CPR, First Aid & AED $60. 10:00AM – 12:00PM Y Newark Conference Room Silver Tappers The Silver Tappers tap dance class runs from 11:00-12:00pm upstairs in the Multipurpose Room. Class will be held every Tuesday and Thursday. Tap shoes are necessary for this class. Participants may use a 'Mary Jane' type shoe to start with. Comfortable clothing is recommended. Tap shoes can be found at “The Dancer’s Closet” 210 Northtowne Ct., Newark, OH.

NOW DRAFTING: YOUTH BASKETBALL PLAYERS The YMCA Youth Basketball program and The Junior Cavs NBA program are partnering up this year to offer the ultimate youth basketball experience. The LCFYMCA program provides participants guidance in fair play, sportsmanship, self-confidence, team play and respect. All individual participants receive a Cleveland Cavs reversible team jersey and a ticket to a Cleveland Cavaliers home game. No requests for specific teams available. All games will be played on Saturdays. Everyone participates—every child plays at least two quarters of each game. REGISTRATION: October 1 – October 31 ($15 late fee for individuals and $50 for teams after October 31st) K-6th Grade Individual Fees Members: $55 Non-Members: $80 5th-6th Grade Boys & Girls Team Fee: $325.00 GAMES: December 7– February 2nd PRACTICES: Begin the week of November 18th

WELLNESS COACHING Did you know that wellness coaching is a FREE service offered with your membership? Whether you don’t know where to start, feel like you’ve stalled in your progress, or just want to learn more about what we offer here at the Y, this could be the service for you! Schedule your appointment to meet with one of our wellness coaches at the front desk!

PARENTS NIGHT OUT! We have a whole night of activities planned for your kids, so what plans are you going to make! Sign up today for the upcoming October PNO at Y Newark or Y Western! Registration is required. If a minimum number of participants aren’t registered by the Wednesday prior, PNO for that month will be cancelled.

Y Newark PNO-Friday, October 11, 7:00-10:30pm Y Western PNO-Friday, October 25, 6:30-10:30pm

Y WESTERN UPDATES We are excited to share that the construction at Y Western is moving along! We have officially switched sides with the construction team, moving our Aerobics Studio, Cycling Studio and Child Watch into temporary rooms as their side of the building goes under construction. We are also excited to announce that the locker rooms are ready for use. And if you haven’t been by in a while the outside of the building is really coming together with the siding going up. We appreciate everyone’s patience and are so excited to see our new Y take shape!