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MEMBERS

A Y STORY

RECOVERY— A LITTLE AT A TIME In March of 2014, I was told that I had cancer for the second time. By May, I was at the cancer center being treated. I received 44 radiation treatments and at the end of my treatment I was extremely weak. I was not able to go to church for 6 weeks and spent all my time resting and sleeping. I had no idea I would lose that much strength. I was only up for 1-2 hours per day for 6 months. A year ago, I started coming to the YMCA so I could swim. I had to regain my strength. The first time in the pool I could only finish ¼ of a lap, but I came back again and again. Now I’m swimming 24 laps! I’m regaining my strength a little at a time. You can recover if you are willing to work at it. It’s your choice! The YMCA has been a great blessing in my life. Thank you for helping me return to a full recovery. ~Richard

NOVEMBER 2017 NEWSLETTER

IN THIS ISSUE Page One Y Story: Recovery—A little at a time Page Two Y Adult Programs Parents Night Out-November Thank You! Halloween at the Y & Spooktacular Tumbling for High School Cheer Page Three Y Story: Activate Youth Fitness Challenge 5k Grief Share: Surviving the Holidays Youth Strength Training Holiday Pop-Up Shop Yoga for Hips Learn to Cycle Page Four Active Adult Thanksgiving Potluck Y Thanksgiving Hours Food Drive Basketball Strong by Zumba schedule change

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LICKING COUNTY FAMILY YMCA

Y Newark 470 W Church St, Newark

Y Western 355 W Broad St, Pataskala

www.lcfymca.org

YMCA Mission

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

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NOT JUST FITNESS CLASSES! Y ADULT PROGRAMS At the Y our programs aren’t just for kids anymore! Join us for a number of new programs exclusive for adults! ADULT OPEN GYMNASTICS –NEW! The Y is offering time for adults in our state of the art Gymnastics facility at the Y Newark Mitchell Center. Train on the beam, bars, floor, vault, tumble trak and more! Adults 18 and older can register for the session or by the week for unstructured practice time with staff on hand to maintain safety and help. Open Gym is a great time to come hangout with friends, train previously learned skills or try new ones. You don’t have to have a gymnastics back-ground to participate! Tuesday nights 7:30-9:00pm Contact the front desk at 740-345-9622 for registration information.

ADULT VOLLEYBALL-NEW! The Y is offering adult volleyball leagues for individuals 18 years of age and older. This league will be played on Tuesday night’s beginning at 6:30pm in the Y Newark Mitchell Center with games potentially at 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30. Teams consist of 6 players, with individual and team signs offered. The season will consist of about 17 games. All LCFYMCA teams will receive a team jersey. For more information please contact Adam Jenkins, Sports Coordinator, at 740-349-9678 or adam.jenkins@lcfymca.org. Individual registration $65 Team registration of $350

ADULT ISSHINRYU KARATE/TANG SOO DO The Y offers martial arts with the next session starting in January! Isshinryu Karate: At Y Newark we offer Isshinryu Karate. Learn discipline, self-confidence and respect for others with Sensei Park. Isshinryu Karate is a well-balanced style that includes hand and foot techniques as well as basic grappling. No previous experience with martial arts is necessary. Contact the Y Newark Front Desk for more information at 740-345-9622

Tang Soo Do: A Y Western we offer Tang Soo Do. Tang Soo Do is a harmonious training of body, mind and spirit. A Tang Soo Do practitioner's ultimate goal is not only to possess excellent martial arts techniques, but more importantly, to develop and perfect one’s character. No previous experience with martial arts is necessary. Contact the Y Western Front Desk for more information at 740-964-6522. ADULT SWIM LESSONS It is never too late to learn to be safer around water. The next session is starting in January. Whether you are learning to swim or want to become more efficient in your techniques the Y offers Adult Swim lessons for you!

THANK YOU! HALLOWEEN AT THE Y & SPOOKTACULAR We had a beautiful day for this year’s Halloween festivities at the Y. Halloween at the Y would like to thank Denison University for the wonderful volunteers! We would also like to thank Diamond Hill Farm, LTD, Target, Licking County Bookmobile, The Mackay

Pirate Family. A final and huge thank you to our own Y staff volunteers for helping us pull this event off for the community!

Spooktacular would like to thank Ohio Youth and Government leaders for the wonderful

volunteers! We would also like to thank your our Y staff for putting together a fun family event!

We look forward to seeing you at the next Y Event!

TUMBLING-NEW! for High School Cheerleaders This class is geared for the high school cheerleader with the primary goal to build tumbling skills that are required for high school cheerleading, and to prepare for upcoming tryouts. Cheerleaders will work in progression to learn proper technique and execution of: * Standing skills: back handspring to back tucks, back tucks, front tuck, back handsprings to layouts, fulls, and standing fulls. * Running skills: front handspring to front tuck, aerials, round-off back handspring(s) to layouts and fulls; and combination passes Thursdays, 8:00-9:00pm For more information, please contact Dianne Hodge, Gymnastics at 740-349-9585 or dianne.hodge@lcfymca.org.

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT Y Newark Y Western Friday, November 17, 2017 Friday, November 17, 2017 7:00-10:30pm 6:30-10:30pm

Save the Date-December Y Newark Y Western-Parent’s Day Out Friday, December 15, 2017 Saturday, December 16, 2017 7:00-10:30pm 3:00-8:00pm *Minimum registration needed by Wednesday before or event is cancelled.

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HOLIDAY KICK-OFF POP-UP SHOP

Kick-off the season by getting a jump

on holiday shopping! Join us for a holiday pop-up shop featuring local crafters and direct marketers offering cash and carry as well as pre-order gifts and giveaways.

WHEN: Saturday November 18, 9:00am-3:00pm

WHERE: Y Western, 355 West Broad St, Pataskala, 740-965-6522

WHO: Free and open to the community!

VENDORS: I f you are interested in being a vendor for this event, vendor information can be found at the Front Desk.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Jamie Goudy at jamie.goudy@lcfymca.org 740-964-6522

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ACTIVATE YOUTH-LUCAS

I started Activate Youth at the age 5. I learned healthy eating habit and the importance of exercising.

I ran a 5K in 5th grade and play Basketball at the YMCA 4 days a week for 2 hours a day.

I am now 14 and I have lost close to 60 lbs.

~Lucas

Activate Youth is designed for youth that are in need or want of more physical activity in their daily routine.

For more information on Activate Youth please contact Courtney Plaisted at 740-345-9622 ext. 176 or courtney.plaisted@lcfymca.org

YOUTH STRENGTH TRAINING

The Youth Strength Training class is designed specifically for youth to increase strength and endurance capabilities. The program will teach youth the basics of strength training, and incorporate bodyweight and resistance activities, as well as activities to improve cardiovascular endurance.

The class is for youth 12-14 years of age and will be held in the Women & Youth Center. Participants are required to receive an equipment orientation prior to class.

WHEN: Ongoing, Mondays 4:30 PM

WHERE: Y Newark, Women & Youth Center

WHO: Y Members age 12-14, no registration required

FITNESS CHALLENGE 5K

To celebrate the conclusion of our Fall Fitness Challenge our participants will take on the Fitness Challenge 5k. Free and open to Y Members, the Fitness Challenge 5k is a great opportunity to try your first 5k or get back into it.

Cheer on all of our participants Saturday, November 18, 10:00am outside of the Y Newark Mitchell Center.

GRIEF SHARE SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS

Our Surviving the Holidays seminar is especially for people who are grieving a loved one’s death.

You’ll learn:

How to deal with the many emotions you’ll face during the holidays

What to do about traditions and other coming changes

Helpful tips for surviving social events

How to discover hope for your future

Thursday, November 9, 5:30-7:30pm Open to the Community. Registration required at the Y Newark Front Desk.

YOGA FOR HIPS

Find relief from pain in your hips. Release tension and increase openness. For all Yoga Levels.

WHEN: Saturday November 4, 11:15 am

WHERE: Y Newark Aerobics Studio 1

WHO: Y Members, no registration required

LEARN TO CYCLE

Learn to cycle is designed to review the basics and fundamentals of Cycling in a fun, non-intimidating atmosphere. New to Cycling or an expert in need of a refresher, join us for Learn to Cycle. Starting November 1.

WHEN: Monthly 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00-7:30pm

WHERE: Y Newark Cycling Studio

WHO: Y Members, no registration required

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HOLIDAY HOURS

The holiday season is about to kick off. We want to wish you a wonderful time with family and friends! During the Thanksgiving holiday the Licking County Family YMCAs will be operating under the following schedule.

THANKSGIVING DAY THURSDAY NOVEMBER 23

Y Newark-Facility Closed Y Western-Special Hours: 7am-10am (no classes or child watch)

THANKSGIVING WEEK MONDAY-SATURDAY NOVEMBER 20-25

Y Newark & Y Western-No program classes (swim, gymnastics, martial arts)

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24

Y Newark-Normal Hours Reese Center: Normal Hours Women & Youth: 8am-12pm No Group Fitness classes

Y Western-Normal Hours & Schedules

ACTIVE ADULT-Y NEWARK

THANKSGIVING POTLUCK

Join us for fun, food and friends at this year’s annual Thanksgiving Potluck. Sign up sheet for food in the Y Newark Fitness Office.

Open to our Active Adult Y members.

Friday, November 10, 12:00 pm

BASKETBALL GRADE 7-9

The Licking County Family YMCA is now be offering a league for boys in grades 7-9th.

This league begins on December 3rd and last 7 weeks, with a tournament at the end. Games will be played starting at 1:30pm in the Y Newark Mitchell Center.

Registration is available for individuals and teams. All individuals will receive a team jersey. Registration closes November 15th.

Individual registration $65 Team registration of $300 For more information please contact Adam Jenkins at 740-349-9678 or adam.jenkins@lcfymca.org.

STRONG BY ZUMBA SCHEDULE CHANGE Strong by Zumba combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyo training and pairs them with original music designed to match each move. In this one hour class, participants will burn calories while simultaneously toning their arms, legs, abs and glutes. Music and movements change frequently to make sure participants are always challenged to the max. Strong by Zumba at Y Newark has changed times and is now offered:

Wednesdays, 5:00pm

LIVING THE GIVING SEASON FOOD DRIVE

At Y Western we are fortunate and thankful this holiday season with our Y Family. We know that there are those in our community who don’t have such a strong support system. Help us this year as we collect food for our area residents. All food collected will be split between our two area pantries: LEADS and Storehouse for Jesus. WHEN: October 21-November 15th

WHERE: We are collecting items at the Y Western Front Desk

WHAT: Please bring unopened, non perishable food items. We will also accept unopened toiletries for children and adults.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Dana Moore at 740-964-6522 or dana.moore@lcfymca.org