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Start your Healthy Living JourneyVisit the Welcome Center today to schedule your complimentary Wellness Consultation.

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2 qts. waterJuice of 1 lemon, 2 lemons thinly slicedFew sprigs of mint

SPRING WATER

HEALTHMADNESSAT THE Y

COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSEAll day long

BRACKET CHALLENGE

(2) canned goods required for entry

SPRING AQUATICS REGISTRATIONSpring registration begins for all group and private aquatics programs at the Y. Discover which program is best for your child so they can feel safe and confident around water.

STRONG SWIMMERS. CONFIDENT KIDS.

Cooking Matters12:30-2:30p.m.

Visit the Welcome Center for registration.

Y I Run - Elite Group Kickoff

11:00a.m.Registration required

CHECK, CHANGE, CONTROL

Blood Pressure Check-In

10:00a.m.-12:00p.m.Visit the Welcome Center

for registration

SHAMROCK CYCLE RIDE

6:00-7:00p.m.St. Patrick’s Day

themed cycle class

Family Fun Night6:00-8:00p.m.St. Patrick’s Day

Scavenger Hunt, snacks, refreshments,

group ex classes

GREEN OUT THE Y

Get a little luck of the Irish and wear green during your workout!

WILMERDING YMCA

March 12th - 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.Monitoring your blood pressure is vital because the higher your blood pressure is, the higher your risk of health problems in the future. Check, Change, Control blood pressure check-in will help monitor your blood pressure and set you on a path to keep your numbers in control. Register today at the Welcome Center.

March 16th - 6:00-8:00p.m.Fun for the whole family - our Family Fun Night is open to the public and includes a night of fun activities with a special St. Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt, snacks, and refreshments, plus special group exercise classes!

March 21st - All day longOpen to the public - Get to know the Wilmerding YMCA and the programming offered with special community group exercise classes, open swim, and more. Our Y is your Y all day long.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT

MARCH 2018FIND YOUR STRENGTH AT THE Y

COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE

CHECK, CHANGE, CONTROL

2018 Summer Day Camp

New fun theme every week!

Register now at ycamps.org.

BASE (Before and After

School Enrichment) is now open for the

2018-19 school year. Visit the Welcome Center for participating schools

and registration.

YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is registering for March

programs.

Find out if you’re at risk at ymcapgh.org/diabetes

Wilmerding YMCAMemorial FieldWilmerding, PA 15148412 823 9000

MAY 6, 2018

RUN FOR THE YFull, half, 5K and relay

Register to run at ymcapgh.org

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Freehand jump squats

MARCH 2018A YEAR FOR MORE

WORKOUT OF THE MONTH

At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. We believe that positive, lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors.

SPINACH-ARTICHOKE BAKED POTATOES

INGREDIENTS6 large russet potatoes, washed and scrubbed clean1 tbsp. vegetable oilkosher saltfreshly ground black pepper4 oz. cream cheese, softened1/4 c. sour cream1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella1/4 c. parmesan cheese1 c. canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped3 c. baby spinach chopped1 garlic clove, minced

INSTRUCTIONSPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pierce potates all over with a fork. Rub with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.

Meanwhile, make spinach-artichoke filling. In a large bowl, mix together remaining ingredients until evenly combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

When the potatoes are tender, cut a slit end to end on each potato and push sides together to open. Scoop large dollops of the spinach-artichoke mixture into each potato. Return to oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until the cheese in the filling has melted.

CHECK, CHANGE, CONTROL

MEMBER BRACKET CHALLENGE

Join today at the Welcome Center by making a donation of (2) canned goods for local

Enter for your chance to win 1 FREE MONTH OF MEMBERSHIP!

A SLAM DUNK!

food banks in our community.All brackets due by March 15th at 2:00p.m.

For a stronger community. For a better us.

Cross your arms over your chest.

With your head up and your back straight, position your feet at shoulder width.

Keeping your back straight and chest up, squat down as you inhale until your upper thighs are parallel, or lower, to the floor.

Now pressing mainly with the ball of your feet, jump straight up in the air as high as possible, using the thighs like springs. Exhale during this portion of the movement.

When you touch the floor again, immediately squat down and jump again.

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Caution: Do not perform this movement if you have any knee or back injuries due to the impact involved. Also, make certain that your landings are controlled and that you land with your two feet straight (toes touching the floor first). The wrong landing can result in a sprained ligament.

Variations: You can also perform this movement with a barbell resting on your shoulders or while holding dumbbells by your sides.