ALTRU FAMILY YMCA215 N 7th StGrand Forks, ND 58203

Current resident or: Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDGrand Forks, ND Permit No. 293

ALTRU FAMILY YMCAGrand Forks, ND Autumn 2019www.gfymca.org • (701) 775-2586

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ADULT GROUP FITNESS CLASSESThe Y offers a wide variety of group fitness classes included in your membership, featuring roughly 100 cardio, strength, stretching, mind/body, and dance-based classes per week! Updated monthly, adult classes include but are not limited to: Y Indoor Group Cycling; Yoga; Pilates; NuBody; Strength & Sculpt; P90X® LIVE; Step & Strength; and many more.

SILVERSNEAKERS® / ACTIVE OLDER ADULT/ NEW EXERCISER The Y offers a variety of classes which are suitable for older adults, special populations, and beginning exercisers, such as: SilverSneakers® Classic, Yoga, and Circuit; Balance Boost; SilverSneakers® Splash; BOOM® Muscle and Move; LIVESTRONG® YogaFlex; and more.

WATER EXERCISE CLASSESThe Y offers a great variety of shallow and deep water exercise classes for people of all ages and abilities, including SilverSneakers® Splash.

SPARK® KIDS FITNESS Get your workout done while your children enjoy a group fitness class just for them (ages approximately 8-12) including fun activities that build teamwork and socialization skills.

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GROUP FITNESS

HEALTHY LIVING

HEALTHY LIVING OPTIONS & EVENTS

HEATED YOGA STUDIOOur warm and cozy Heated Yoga Studio features heat and humidity control for heated and non-heated Yoga, Pilates and Meditation classes. Self practice times are available to members.

ARCTIC EXPEDITION MEMBER CHALLENGENov. 20 - Jan. 1, 2020. Arctic teams unite to reach this year’s destination first! Using human power, you and your team will rack up the miles together by enjoying your fitness activites and keepring track of your progress. NUTRITION WORKSHOPS/HEALTH SCREENINGOur partners at Altru Health System provide a variety of nutrition based seminars and health screenings (skin cancer, bone density, diabetes risk, body composition) along with golf swing and running analysis, flu shots and more. OUTREACH PROGRAMMINGLet us come to you. The Y offers programming options for community organizations. Contact Adam for details.

As a Y member, you enjoy full use of the facility, including group fitness & water exercise classes, adult lap swim, recreational swim, noon basketball and volleyball, racquetball, handball, wallyball, fitness center cardio and weight areas, use of the banked running track, Kids Cove indoor playground, use of the lobby and lounge area with fireplacek TV and free WiFi, and full membership privileges at Choice Health and Fitness.

ALTRU FAMILY YMCA215 N 7th StGrand Forks, ND 58203P (701) 775-2586F (701) 775-9611E gfymca@gfymca.orgW www.gfymca.org

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OUTLANDERS GROUPThe Outlanders group offers a great opportunity to spend time with friends, meet new people, expand your knowledge and experience new adventures. Birthday Club meets monthly and features a guest speaker and a potluck lunch. Everyone is welcome!

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YMCA BUILDING HOURSMonday - Thursday 5:30 am - 10:00 pmFriday 5:30 am - 9:00 pmSaturday 7:00 am - 6:00 pmSunday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

OPEN/FAMILY SWIMMon - Wed - Fri 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmSat - Sun 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

LAP SWIMMonday - Friday 5:45 am - 8:25 amMonday - Friday 11:30 am - 1:25 pmMon - Wed - Fri 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmSaturday 7:00 am - 9:00 amSaturday 12:00 pm - 1:30 pmSunday 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

OPEN GYMMonday - Friday 5:30 am - 12:00 pmMonday - Friday 2:00 pm - CloseSaturday - Sunday Open to Close

KIDS COVE INDOOR PLAYGROUND Monday - Friday 9:00 - 10:00 amMonday - Friday 6:00 - 7:30 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00 noonSaturday 4:00 - 5:30 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 1:00 pmSunday 4:00 - 5:30 pm **Children must be under adult supervision at all times.**

PLAYHOUSE DROP-IN CHILD CARE Monday - Friday Details TBA \ Fees Apply

The Mission of the YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that

build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

MEMBERSHIP FEES Bank Draft Monthly 3-MonthsYouth (7 years - High School) $25.00 $75.00Individual College/Military/Senior $49.30 $147.90Individual Adult $58.00 $174.00Family $82.00 $246.00Military Family $73.80 $221.40Single Parent Family/College Family $73.80 $221.40Senior Couple $65.60 $196.80

DAILY GUEST FEES DailyYouth (7 - 17 Years) $5.00Adult $10.00Family $15.00

SILVER SNEAKERS & SILVER & FITThe Y supports SilverSneakers® and Siver&Fit® memberships. To find out if you qualify, check with your insurance provider(s).

BIRTHDAY PARTIES & RENTALSDesignated areas of YMCA are availble for gatherigs, meetings and birthday parties. Birthday party options include “Gym” and “Gym & Swim” options. Rentals may include the use of community rooms, gyms, racquetball courts, and swimming pool on a supervised rental basis. Contact Member Services for details.

Membership & program financial scholarship assistance is available. Applications may be acquired at Member Services or on our web site.

Holiday Schedules will be posted at the Y, on our web site, and on Facebook.

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CONTACTBob McWilliams Chief Executive Officer Darryl Marek Sports Director Jimmy Rawl Youth Development Director Janine Jorgenson Child Care Director Jennifer Karpowich Early Childhood Director Jerry Kleven Building & Grounds Director Adam Sorum Healthy Living Director Patti McEnroe Membership/Marketing Director

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Welcome to the Y, where strengthening community is our cause. We work together with a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.

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WINTER VOLLEYBALL LEAGUESMonday Nights: Sept 23 - Dec 9Wednesday Nights: Sept 25 - Dec 11VB Socials: Sept 9, Dec 16, 18 / 7:00 - 9:00 pm *Registration & Roster Deadline: Sept 11

FEES:$75 - 3 person teams (Any Combination Co-Ed)$100 - 4 person team (Combination Co-Ed)$150 - 6 person team (Coed A, B, C)

3 Person – Monday Nights4 Person Co-Ed – Monday Nights6 Person Co-Ed A, B, C – Wednesday Nights

RACQUETBALL LEAGUEBegins Oct 15Monday nights. Mem $15 / Non-mem $45Registration Deadline: Oct 9

NOON BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALLPick-up games.Basketball: Monday through Friday Volleyball: Tuesday & Thursday Free to adult members.

MIGHTY MITE BASKETBALLBoys & Girls: K & 1st GradeSaturdaysMem $40 / Non-Mem $50

Sept 14 - Oct 12 Girls & Boys: 9:00 - 9:50am

Oct 26 - Nov 23Girls:10:00 - 10:50 amBoys: 11:00 - 11:50 am

BABY BAYYour infant’s day is tailored to suit his/her individual schedule and needs. Ages 6 weeks - 12 monthsContact: Janine Jorgenson

TOT TOWNA rich sensory toddler environment offers opportunities to see, hear, touch, and manipulate and provides children the basis for developing knowledge and independence.Ages 1 - 3 yearsContact: Janine Jorgenson

PRE-SCHOOL Creative Curriculum lesson plans and activities develop social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills for school readiness. Children participate in up to three 1⁄2 hour swimming lessons per week, taught by Certified Water Safety Instructors as well as “Preschool Spark” gym activities.Ages 3 – 5 yearsContact: Jennifer Karpowich

M.A.S.H.We meet the educational and recreational needs of growing kids, offering safe, structured environments during after school hours under the supervision of caring adult staff.5 - 3 - 2 days per week and/or additional school dismissal day options are available.Grades K-5 • Program hours: 3:00 - 6:00 pm Contact: Jennifer Karpowich

ITTY BITTY SPORTSBoys & Girls: 3-4 years Mem $30 Non-Mem $40

SoccerSept 10 - Oct 1Tuesdays - Bringwatt Park or YMCA 5:30 - 6:10 pm or 6:20 - 7:00 pm Basketball Sept 21 - Oct 12Oct 26 - Nov 23Saturdays - YMCA9:30 - 10:10 am or 10:20 - 11:00 am

INDOOR SOCCEROct 26 - Nov 23Saturdays Boys & Girls: K –4th Grade9:00 - 9:50 amMem $40 / Non-Mem $50

TAE KWON DOMonthly Sessions: Tuesdays TBA Youth Ages 5-7: 6:30 - 7:15 pmMem $20 / Non-Mem $25Adult (Ages 8+): 6:30-8:00 pmMem $40 / Non-Mem $50

GIRLS YBL Oct 22 - Dec 12Grades 2 - 6Saturdays Girls: 10:00 - 10:50 amBoys: 11:00 - 11:50 amMem $90 / Non-mem $105

BASKETBALLTOURNAMENTS5 0N 5Jan 11Boys & Girls Gr 3 & 4Jan 12Boys & Girls Gr 5 - 6 *Register by Dec 31. $160/team

5 0N 5March 7Boys & Girls Gr 3 - 8*Register by Feb 25.$160/team

FREE GIRLS YOUTHBASKETBALL CLINIC Oct 15 - YMCA Grades 2 - 3: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Grades 4 - 6: 6:45 - 7:45 pm

YOUTH SPORTS Contact Darryl Marek • www.gfymca.org • (701) 775-2586

YMCA EDUCATIONAL CENTER www.gfymca.org • (701) 775-2586

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FLAG FOOTBALL Sept 14 - Oct 12Boys & Girls: Grades K - 4Saturdays 12:00 - 12:50 pm - Ulland Park #12Mem $40 / Non-Mem $50

Parents Night Off... Kids Night Out!Dec 7, 14, 21 Pre-registration required.6:30 - 10:00 pm Age 4 - 10 (Must be potty trained.)$20 / night Enroll at Y Member Services.

Home School Physical Education Starts TBA Mondays & Wednesdays / 2:00 - 3:00 pmOne day: $50/child - $45 additional child, same familyBoth days: $90/child - $80 addional child, same family

HEALTHY LIVINGADULT RECREATION Contact Darryl Marek • www.gfymca.org • (701) 775-2586

YMCA Hoot N’ HowlHalloween BashSunday, Oct 276:00 - 8:00 pmAltru Family YMCA Pre-school - Grade 5$3/child; $6/family Adults must accompany children.

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AQUATICS & SAFETY Contact Jimmy Rawl • www.gfymca.org • (701) 775-2586

GROUP LESSONSSession 1 Sept 17 - Oct 10Session 2 Oct 15 - Nov 7 (Oct 31 moved to Nov 1)

Session 3 Nov 12 - Dec 10 (No lessons Thanksgiving Day)Levels 1 -6Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:40 pm / 5:20 pm / 6:00 pmLevels 1-3: Ages 3-5 / Levels 1-6: Ages 6-12Members $65 / Non-members $90

PARENT & MESession 1 Sept 21 - Oct 12Session 2 Oct 26 - Nov 16 Levels A & B: Parent & Child (6-36 months)Saturdays /10:00 - 10:30 amMembers $40 / Non-members $55

All age groups are taught the same skills but are divided according to their developmental milestones.

Private and semi-private lessons are available.Contact Jimmy Rawl for details.

FULL LIFEGUARD CLASSESAmerican Red Cross Lifeguard Oct 18 - 20 / Dec 13 - 15 Fri: 5-10 pm / Sat: 8 am-6 pm / Sun: 8 am-3:00 pm$200Must be 16 years of age.(Participants will be emailed a link to complete online pre-course work approximately 1 week prior to the class. The cost for the online portion is $35 ($190.00 due to the YMCA at registration, $35 online to the ARC.)

RECERT LIFEGUARD CLASSESAmerican Red Cross Lifeguard Oct 13 / Dec 88:00 am - 6:00 pm $75

WSIWater Safety InstructorOct 4 - 6 / Dec 20 - 22Fri: 5-10 pm / Sat: 8 am-6 pm / Sun: 8 am-4:30 pm$225Must be 16 years of age.(Participants will be emailed a link to complete online pre-course work approximately 1 week prior to the class. The cost for the online portion is $35 ($190.00 due to the YMCA at registration, $35 online to the ARC.)

SAFETY CLASSES American Heart Association

BLS (CPR)(Basic Life Support)Sept 9 / Oct 7 / Nov 4 / Dec 26:00 - 10:00 pm $60

BLS (CPR) RECERT(Basic Life Support)Sept 23 / Oct 14 / Nov 11 / Dec 96:00 - 9:00 pm $50

FIRST AIDOct 2 / Nov 6 / Dec 4 6:00 - 9:00 pm $50

As an aquatics leader and “America’s swim instructor”, the Y has built a new swim lesson curriculum that will continue to nurture and build safe, strong swimmers. Visit our website for more information and to select what level is right for your swimmer.

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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAMThis proven lifestyle change program helps you identify your risks and take action through healthy eating and physical activity to lose weight, enhance your quality of life and help prevent the onset of Type 2 Diabetes.

Y MED FIT Y Med Fit provides fitness and wellness programming to assist individuals with diagnosed chronic conditions and injuries, as well as personalized training for Special Olympic and Paralympic athletes. We focus on specialized fitness, health management, preventative care, and more. A medical referral and/or assessment is required to participate.

LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA is a free 12-week physical activity and well-being program for cancer survivors, focusing on building strength, balance, flexibility, endurance and personal support. Sessions run 2x/week. A caregiver or family member may accompany the participant.New class starts Sept 16, 4:15 - 5:30 pm.

PARKINSON WELLNESS This program is designed to help enhance mobility, balance, flexibility and function for people living with Parkinson Disease. Participants learn to move with maximal activation, safety and success. Exercise4BrainChange® and PWR!™ moves are implemented to optimize brain health and physical functionality.

ROCK STEADY BOXING (RSB) For people living with Parkinson Disease, RSB includes intense exercise including non-contact boxing and circuit training that can dramatically improve overall fitness, strength, reaction time, balance and more. No boxing experience is necessary.

The Y Fitness Center features beautiful, well-maintained and laid out workout spaces with a wide selection of new top-of-the-line cardio, strength, Olympic strength, stretching, and wheelchair accessible equipment – all within easy access to boxing, stretching and personal workout areas as well as a complete line of Nautilus selectorized strength equipment. This space accomdates all ages, abilities and fitness levels. Visit our web site for a complete list of cardio and strength equipment.

Y PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINING & ASSESSMENTSA Y Personal Trainer can help you get started on a physical activity program, enhance your existing program, provide you with support and motivation, and make you stronger in spirit, mind and body.

PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINING OPTIONS • One-on-one• Group• Family• Sport Specific • Corrective Exercise

Y FREE FITNESS ORIENTATIONSFitness orientations are free to members. Please schedule your appointment by calling the Fitness Center.

FREE ORIENTATIONS • Personal Fitness Training • Fitness Center Orientation • Nautilus Strength Training • Intro to Free Weights• Youth Fitness Membership

HEALTH & FITNESS Contact Adam Sorum • www.gfymca.org • (701) 775-2586

• Fitness Evaluations• Body Fat Analysis• Aquatic Fitness Training• Other as requested

HEALTHY LIVING

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

LIFEGUARD & WATER SAFETY

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Coming soon...

Youth Volunteers ClubAll ages. • Dates TBA.

Youth Art Classes Details & Dates TBA.

No Screen SaturdaysSaturdays / 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Pumpkins for Parkinson’s Annual Pumpkin Growing Contest/Fund Raiser Celebration!

Tuesday, October 811:30 – 1:00 pm