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CONNECTING MEMBERS

A Y STORY GROUNDBREAKING AT Y WESTERN On Friday, January 18, 2019 the Licking County Board of Directors welcomed over 100 community members as we celebrated the Groundbreaking of the Licking County Family YMCA Western Branch Phase I renovations. Over the past year, a committee of volunteers has worked diligently towards the Phase I goal of $2.8 million, through corporate and individual solicitations, fundraisers and special events. The Phase I renovation is scheduled to be complete at the end 2019. The Phase I renovation will include: Expanded Wellness Center, Locker Rooms, Family Changing Areas, Flexible Program Space, Community Space, Expanded Group Fitness Studios, Expanded Child Watch, Expanded Program Areas, and a Centralized Entrance. The completion of Phase I will also result in a partnership with the Licking County Aging Program and Central Ohio Technical College at the Y. This partnership will bring a unique collaboration to Licking County, where our three entities come together to provide more services to our community

FEBRUARY 2019 NEWSLETTER

IN THIS ISSUE Page One Groundbreaking at Y Western Page Two Operation Christmas Child Craft Night Book Club Monthly Collection Y Western Construction Update Page Three Sports Adult Co-ed Volleyball Spring Baseball Little Ballers Basketball Mini Soccer Stars Little Sluggers T-Ball Learn to LAX Carnival Night at the Y Daddy/Daughter Dance Gymnastics Valentines Day Meet Champs Aquatics 100 mile club Aqua Zumba Page Four Child Care Preschool: Y Newark/Y Western Spring Break Camp Day Camp: Y Newark/Y Western Recipes with Caitlin Indoor Triathlon Nutrition Workshop for kids Yoga Workshops Y Newark: Yoga Basics Y Western: Yoga workshop series 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

Continues next page — Groundbreaking

LICKING COUNTY FAMILY YMCA Y NEWARK: 470 W Church St., Newark

Y WESTERN: 355 W Broad St., Pataskala

www.lcfymca.org

Groundbreaking Left-Right Commissioner Duane Flowers, Veronica Patton-LCFYMCA Board of Directors, Mike Massaro-LCFYMCA Board of Directors, Matt Miller-LCFYMCA Board of Directors, Trevor Thomas-LCFYMCA Board of Directors, Barbara Quakenbush-LCFYMCA Board of Directors, Dr. John Berry-President Central Ohio Technical College, Edward Bohren-CEO, Bart Weiler-LCFYMCA Board of Directors, Debbie Kohman-LCFYMCA Board of Directors, Dana Moore-Branch Director, Mayor Mike Compton, Representative Scott Ryan, Commissioner Rick Black, Christian Robertson-LCFYMCA Board of Directors, Dave Bible-Executive Director Licking County Aging Program, Commissioner Tim Bubb, Doug Pricer-LCFYMCA Board of Directors

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than what we are able to do as individual organizations. This will provide education, social activities and health and fitness for seniors in Western Licking County. This is just the beginning of the journey. As the construction of Phase I begins, we are looking forward to raising funds for Phase II, which will provide a gymnasium for needed space to provide new programs. Y Western will remain open through construction and we will communicate service disruptions through notifications at the Y, email and in newsletter. Thank you to our Y Family for all of the help and support!

Continued from front page – Groundbreaking CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Y WESTERN Y Western is now an active construction site. The facility will be impacted in the following ways starting this week: TRACK/BATTING CAGES: Access to the Track area will be restricted with a temporary barrier going up to prevent access to the construction site. The Batting cages have been taken down in preparation. AEROBICS ROOM, CYCLING, CHILD WATCH, MAIN RESTROOMS: We will be able to keep access to these facilities for a majority of the construction for about 6 months. Schedules may change as we add programs into these facilities. DISRUPTIONS: We are now an active construction site. The construction team understands that we are an operational facility and is going to do everything in their power to notify us for any disruptions, but be aware they are coming. CONSTRUCTION AREA: Once the barriers appear, no one is to enter any construction area. This includes after they are finished for the day. NEWARK ACCESS: If members feel that the construction is too disruptive, they can attend Newark with no repercussions under the National Membership. TIMELINE: The facility renovations are set to be completed in 2019. UPDATES: We w ill provide updates at the Y, via email (if you don’t get the Y emails check if we have your address on file), newsletters and more. Thank you for your patience!

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Operation Christmas Child has become a year round program at the Y as volunteers collect and create items throughout the year to put towards the Operation Christmas Child packing party in No-vember. This past year there were over 200 volunteers at the packing party with over 720 packed boxes! In 2019, we will be hosting OCC Craft Nights and collecting new

items each month to put towards the boxes. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD CRAFT NIGHT WHO: Open to all WHEN: Tuesday, February 19 at 6:15 pm (and every third Tuesday of the month) WHERE: Y Newark Café WHAT: Each month we w ill create items to include in the OCC boxes BOOK CLUB WHO: Open to all WHEN: Tuesdays at 6:15 pm (except the third Tuesday for OCC Craft Night) WHERE: Y Newark Café WHAT: Each week the group w ill read assigned chapters and discuss them. The first book will be Operation Christmas Child: A Story of Simple Gifts OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD MONTHLY COLLECTION Each month we will be collecting different items for the OCC Packing Party in November. There is a box in the Y Newark lobby. FEBRUARY: Hats, Gloves, Scarves and Accessories such as barrettes/ponytail holders, jewelry, sunglasses, etc. MARCH: Quality Crafts APRIL: Stuffed Animals FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Laurie at laurie@hayesoffices.com or Rebecca at beccacates2@gmail.com.

The success of our Operation Christmas Child efforts would not be possible without help from out Sponsors. Please help us thank: PARK NATIONAL BANK, American Ear Hearing and Audiology in Newark and Zanesville, B-Wear – Newark, Community Church Quilt Group, The Energy Cooperative, Hayes Law Offices, Inc., Huntington National Bank, G G Antiques and More, Leader Printing, Licking County Health Department, The Vinton County National Bank, Newark Smiles Dentistry, Licking County Clerk of Courts Staff, Olive Garden of Heath, Ryan McCleese, TrueCore Federal Credit Union, Vernau Law LLC, Roosters of Newark, Shamrock Printing, The River Radio, Wing, Mack, Smith and Bang, DDS, YMCA Members YMCA Staff & Administration, Petsmart of Heath

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SPORTS Y NEWARK ADULT CO-ED VOLLEYBALL Join us for an 18 and up co-ed Volleyball. Intermediate and Advanced competitive leagues available. Registration is open at the Y Newark Front Desk. Games begin the week of March 18th. BASEBALL AT DON EDWARDS Baseball season kicks off with 13-15yr spring league. League play starts first session April 1-May 6 second session starts May 13-June 25. Register as an individual or team at the Y Newark Front Desk. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Adam at adam.jenkins@lcfymca.org BALLY SPORTS AT THE y Little Ballers Basketball A fun and educational first-time basketball experience! Players age 4-6 are taught the basics in a fun and encouraging way. Classes will also include recreational games. Register online at www.lcfymca.org MINI SOCCER STARS Bally Sports leads a program for 3-6 yr olds that utilizes fun games and activities to teach the fundamentals to beginning soccer players. Each week will include both developmentally appropriate instruction and recreational, non-competitive game play. Register online at www.lcfymca.org LITTLE SLUGGERS T-BALL Bally Sports Group’s Little Sluggers is a great introduction to the game of baseball for young children age 3-4. Each week, will include an instructional portion that will introduce players to batting, base running, fielding, throwing, catching and a modified game. Register online at www.lcfymca.org LEARN TO LAX A fun and instructional non-contact introduction to the game of lacrosse for 1st-2nd grade! Players will learn how to properly scoop, cradle, shoot, defend, pass and catch! Sticks will be provided for players who do not have their own. Register online at www.lcfymca.org FOR MORE INFORMATION ON BALLY SPORTS PROGRAM: Please contact Bally Sports at Abally@ballysportsgroup.com or 614- 505-6532.

CARNIVAL AT THE Y Y NEWARK FUN WITH THE FAMILY AT THE CARNIVAL Take the family out for a night of fun at the Carnival! Activities include: games, prizes, face painting, and bounce house. We will also have a clown and DJ to help with the fun. In addition to a visit from Magician David Newell! WHO: Y Members WHEN: Friday February 8, 2019, 6:30-8:00 (Activities will close at 7:30 for the Magician) WHERE: Y Newark Mitchell Center REGISTRATION: No registration required FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Gail Humbert 740-345-9628 gail.humbert@lcfymca.org

daddy’s little girl Y daddy/daughter dance Y WESTERN SPONSORED BY: THE FRIENDLY BREMEN BANKING CENTER WHEN: Saturday February 9, 2019 5:30-8:00pm WHERE: New, bigger location! Licking Heights High School, 4000 Mink St SW, Pataskala, OH EVENT INCLUDES: DJ & dancing, FREE photo, craft, snack, raffle & 50:50 WILL CALL & PRESALE TICKETS: Ticket sales are open at YMCA Western Branch 355 W Broad Street, Pataskala, OH Or purchase over the phone for Will Call 740-964-6522 1 dad & 1 daughter-$25* $5 each additional daughter *Tickets will be $35 at the door + $5 per additional daughter Daddy’s little girl is open to the community. This event is the premiere fundraiser for the YMCA Western Branch. We look forward to your participation and are proud to help you create lasting memories with your daughter!

GYMNASTICS AT Y NEWARK 29th ANNUAL VALENTINE INVITATIONAL The Licking County Family YMCA will be hosting its 29th Annual Valentine Invitational on Saturday, February 16th. We w ill have Level 2 through Level 8 competing. Over 200 gymnasts will be attending. The meet will be held in the Mitchell Center. Please come join us and support our gymnasts the YMCA. CHAMPS The Licking County Family YMCA will be hosting the Southeast Ohio Gymnastics League Championships, Level 4 thru 8 on Saturday, March 2nd. The event will be held in the Mitchell Center. Please come show your support for your local YMCA gymnasts. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Dianne at dianne.hodge@lcfymca.org

AQUATICS 100 MILE CLUB 100 mile swim club leader update:

Emily Kohser Ross Barry Linda Frank

Swim 100 miles in 2019. It’s not too late, join the 100 mile club today!

AQUA ZUMBA® NEW GROUP FITNESS-Starting February 5, 2019. Join Amanda for the party and a great low impact workout in the pool. WHO: Open to Members WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00am-12:00pm WHERE: Y Newark Evans Pool FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Elijah at elijah.benton@lcfymca.org or 740-349-8535

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2nd ANNUAL INDOOR TRIATHLON Registration is now open. The event will take place on Saturday, March 16 with waves starting between 9:00am-12:00pm. Registration is $25 for members, $45 for non-members, and free to winter fitness challenge participants. Registration will include a t-shirt and a swim cap. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Courtney at 740-345-9622 x 176 or courtney.plaisted@lcfymca.org.

NUTRITION WORKSHOP Nutrition for Kids February 21st at 6:00pm Y Newark Conference Room Join us as our Registered Dietitian, Caitlin speaks on nutrition for kids aged 8-15. The workshop will also include a cooking demo!

YOGA WORKSHOPS Y NEWARK This month’s free Yoga Workshop will review Yoga Basics; learn foundational poses, step-by-step in a supportive workshop. WHEN: Saturday, February 9th, 11:30am WHERE: Y Newark Aerobic Studio Y WESTERN Y Western is offering a series of three workshops to kick off the new year. Each workshop will offer tools to support your yoga practice, including mindful breathing, meditation and alignment in yoga postures. Come join our three passionate yoga instructors, Mary, Jenny and Vicki, to kick off the new year right! Saturday, March 2nd, 10a-11a Self Care Workshop Saturday, March 9th, 10a-11a The Journey Between the Asanas Saturday, March 16th 10a-11:30a Restore and Renew Workshop Register at the Y Western Front Desk $20 for the three workshop series FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Jamie Goudy at 740-964-6522 or jamie.goudy@lcfymca.org

CHILD CARE & DAY CAMP

PRESCHOOL Y NEWARK Our Four Star Rated Childcare program may just be the best kept secret in Licking County. We offer both full and part time care from Infants 6 weeks of age through School Age. The program uses a high quality curriculum for both infant/toddlers and preschoolers. In addition to our curriculum we offer a weekly swim lesson and gymnastics lesson to our preschoolers. All meals are provided and cooked on site. Classes are almost full! Please call 740-345-9628 to schedule your tour today!

This month the preschoolers are learning about how to make healthy choices. We’ve had guest speakers in to talk about eating healthy and staying healthy, and classes are taste testing fruits and veggies. Our infant/toddlers are learning all about the arctic, and are having fun exploring information about different animals!

Y WESTERN The Y offers full and part time preschool for children 3-5 yrs at Southwest Licking Schools and Licking Heights. Feel confident your child is in a preschool that is actively working with the Kindergarten teachers to prepare your child for school. Help your child learn, grow and thrive with the Y Preschool!

SPRING BREAK CAMP AT Y NEWARK Spring Break camp will be offered March 25-29 at our Flory Park location. $35 per day for members, $45 nonmembers. Breakfast, lunch and snack provided. Fun, field trips and friends! Registration opens March 4.

BEST.SUMMER.EVER. Mark your calendars, Day Camp registration is coming! The Y operates a Day Camp in Newark and Pataskala. Make plans for your child to attend Y Day Camp this summer and help them make it the best summer ever! Registration Opens: March 11

RECIPES WITH CAITLIN Registered Dietitian, Caitlin Lewis MS, RD, is available to meet with you to discuss your specific nutrition needs. Caitlin has experience working with all populations, ranging from children to active adults. She also has experience working with various chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and celiac disease, just to name a few. If you’re interested in working with Caitlin, pick up a flyer at the front desk, or contact caitlin.lewis@lcfymca.org or (757) 339-3875.

PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN BALLS Servings 2 balls 2/3 cup crunch or creamy natural peanut butter 1 cup rolled old-fashion oats 1/2 cup flax seeds 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup honey 2 teaspoons vanilla Combine oats, peanut butter, ground flax seed, chocolate chips,

honey and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Cover and chill dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Remove dough from refrigerator; roll into balls about 1” in diameter.

Makes 25 servings– Calories: 122 kcal Protein: 4g