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HARDIN CO. FAMILY

YMCA NEWSLETTER MARCH 2016

IN THIS ISSUE

ONU Wellness Visits: pg 2

Parent’s Night Out: pg 2

Fishing Event: pg 3

Lifeguard Certification: pg 3

MISSION STATEMENT

To put Christian principles into practice

through programs that build healthy

spirit, mind and body for all.

BUILDING HOURS

NOVEMBER THRU MARCH

Mon—Thu: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm

Friday: 6:00 am to 9:00 pm

Saturday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sunday: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

APRIL THRU OCTOBER

Mon—Thu: 6:00 am to 9:00 pm

Friday: 6:00 am to 7:30 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Sunday: CLOSED

HOLIDAY HOURS:

Good Friday, March 25: CLOSED

Easter, March 27: CLOSED

ZOE FOR PRESIDENT . . . .

Zoe represents the potential the Y sees in

every child. She is showing that with the Y’s

support, all kids have the opportunity to

become their best selves. When individuals

donate to Zoe, they're donating to their local

YMCA and supporting the programs and

services it offers to give kids like Zoe what

they need to thrive from childhood to old age.

Visit ZoeForPresident.net to learn more.

Father Daughter Dance Tickets are available at the Y! Do to the

overwhelming response we have two dates this year! You choose:

Sat. April 16 Sun. April 17

6:30 - 8:30 pm 2:30 - 4:30 pm.

Girls 1st thru 6th grade accompanied by their father or other adult male

they wish to invite will enjoy: Dancing, Games, Refreshments, Photo

Booth, and a Chinese Auction. Be sure to have cash on hand as we will

be auctioning off baskets for Moms and Daughters.

Tickets: $12.00 for one father & daughter couple, $1.00 for each addi-

tional daughter. Deadline to purchase by is April 6th. NO TICKETS WILL

BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.

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FATHER DAUGHTER RED CARPET EVENT

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Massage: Therapeutic Touch

It’s more than just relaxing and feeling great, massage therapy is proven to

help with a variety of medical issues. Offering relaxing and therapeutic

massage, our therapist, Kathie Jo Phillips, has more than 20 years of experience. She is a Certified Neuromuscular Therapist, licensed by Ohio Medical Board, as well as: ● Workers’ Compensation Provider ● Veterans’ Administrator Provider

Call the YMCA at 419-673-6131 to schedule your appointment.

Hardin Co. Family YMCA members receive a lower rate on all types of massage.

GET YOUR FAMILY HOOKED ON FISHING Saturday, June 4, 2016

10 am - 1 pm at Boy Scout Lake

Hardin County Veterans Memorial Park 15906 St Rt. 309, Kenton, Ohio 45836.

Bait and picnic lunch will be provided.

Giveaways for children 12 and under. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Grab your fishing pole, tackle and lawn chair and join us for a free family fun day of fishing.

Sponsored by the Ohio Department of Wildlife and the Hardin Co. Family YMCA.

WE’LL WATCH THE KIDS

Parents Night Out

Friday, March 18, 2016

5:00 - 8:00 pm

Enjoy an evening off duty mom and dad. We

will entertain the kids with games in the gym,

healthy snacks, craft time, story time and

more. For members ages 3 - 10 years

Fee: $0.00 Members Only

WELLNESS VISITS OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS

On the 2nd Tuesday of every month.

9:00 - 11:00 am & 5:00 - 7:00 pm

ONU students will be at the YMCA offering Health

Screenings and information. Blood pressure and

blood sugar screening are planned for March and

April; other types of screenings will be offered on

future dates.

Contact ONU for more information:

419-722-3933 healthwise@onu.edu

Y NEWS

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Swim Team Join the Sea Dragons, a competitive swim team for youth that are interested in competitive swimming or learning

about competitive swimming. Whether you are a new swimmer just learning the strokes or a national championship

swimmer, or somewhere in between, we have a place for you! The focus is on team unity, learning, and the core

values of the YMCA. Registration is in September and season runs September through March.

Practices will be M-W-Th, 6:30-7:30.

Fees:

Short Season: $85.00 - additional child in the same family: $60.00

Long Season: $240.00 - additional child in the same family: $210.00

NOTE: If a child is on the Kenton City Schools swim team, it is half price for the full season only.

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Learn the skills needed to become a certified lifeguard.

First-Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and

oxygen administration. Attendance is mandatory at all

sessions in order to be certified.

Lifeguard Class: March 21 - 26,

Mon - Thurs 4:00 pm—9:00 pm & Sat 9 am until finished.

Fees: Members: $225.00

Program Participant: $275.00

No deadline to sign up; but we are limited to 12 participants.

Aquacize

In this class we use the natural resistance of the water to

develop muscle and increase range of motion.

Mon/Wed/Fri 8:45 - 9:45 AM

Instructor: Beth Wetherill

Open only to Aquacize participants, Sis Baird teaches Water

Pilates on Wednesday mornings at 8:10 am.

Fees: Members: $25.00

Program Participant: $50.00

Swim Lessons At the YMCA, children are taught to swim in a positive envi-

ronment with praise and encouragement.

Sessions are two days a week for one month. Class size is

limited to four children per a session. Swim lesson schedule

for March and April:

Monday and Wednesday

Preschool (Ages 3 - 5 years) 4pm or 4:30 pm

Youth Lessons (Ages 5 years and up) 5pm or 5:30pm

Fees: Members: $25.00

Program Participant: $50.00

POOL SCHEDULE Mon/Wed: 6:00 am - 1 pm 3:30 pm - 9:30 Tue/Thurs: 9:45 am - 1 pm 3:30 pm - 9:30 Fri: 6 am - 1:00 pm 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm Sat: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Sun: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The lifeguard takes a 10 minute break every

two hours (usually on even hours). Detailed

pool schedule is available at the front desk

and online.

The pool is closed for the Sea Dragons

practices, Mon, Wed, Thurs, 6:30—7:30 pm.

POOL AND AQUATICS

Lightening/Thunder:

The pool will close for 20 minutes following

the last sound of thunder. Please call

ahead if you have questions about whether

the pool is open.

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ROUP EXERCISE Social. Healthy. Fun.

Yoga involves moving the body through a series of positions and

stretches, while focusing on breathing or specific thoughts. The practice

delivers vital benefits, including increased energy levels, lower blood

pressure, improved memory, better balance and sense of calm.

Tue/Thurs 9:00 - 10:00 AM. Instructor: Alyssa Johnston

Mon/Wed 7:00 - 7:45 PM Instructor: Chassie Schwemer

Fee: Members: $15.00

Program Participant: $30.00

Group Cycling

Revolution:

Indoor Cycling, Tabata style, hign intensity,

finishing with a 15 minute abdominal workout.

Tue/Thurs at 9:30 AM. Instructor: Michele Nalls

Indoor Cycling A very popular class, sign up early as we have a limited number of bikes.

Mon & Wed, 6:00 to 6:45 PM.

Instructor: Beth Wetherill

Cycling Fee: Members: $15.00

Program Participant: $30.00

Fitness Classes

Kickstart: Mon/Wed/Fri at 5:30 AM. Aerobics, strength , boot camp style. This class is high intensity for 30 minutes. Uses

body weight and some weights. Instructor: Michele Nalls

Chisel & Chat Mon/Wed/Fri at 8:00 AM. Aerobics, strength and stretching are the main components of this class.

Instructor: Diane Smith

Total Body Conditioning Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00 - 9:45 AM. This class mixes aerobic and floor exercises that give the body an

overall workout. Instructor: Marlene Jolliff

Body Works Mon/Wed 5:00 - 5:45 PM. Strengthen, condition, and tone the major muscle groups in this non-aerobic workout.

Instructor: Beth Wetherill

Power 45 Mon/Wed 6:00 - 6:45 PM. A variety of workouts with weights and strength highlighted. Intermediate to advanced

fitness levels. Instructor: Ryan Morgan

Fired Up! Tue/Thurs 5:00 - 5:45 PM. A dance and kickboxing style, high intensity workout. Loud music, good times and sweat!

Instructor: Michele Nalls

Circuit Tue/Thurs at 6:00 PM. Total body cardio workout using circuits and intervals. Good for all fitness levels.

Instructor: Cindy Grogan

Boot Camp Tue/Thurs 7:00 - 7:45 PM. Parents and children workout together in this fun, high energy fitness class for ages 9 and

up. Children 9 –15 can participate in this class with a parent. Instructor: Michele Nalls

Fee: Members: $0.00

Program Participant: $30.00

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GYM SCHDULE

Pickle Ball: Mon/Wed/Fri 9am–1pm.

Volleyball: Wed 7:00 pm-9:00 pm.

Tumbling: Mon 5:30 - 8:30 pm;

Tue 5:00 - 9:00 pm

Home-School Gym: Tue 1:00 - 2:00 pm

during the school year.

Cheer: Thur 5:00 - 9:00 pm,

Sat 9 am - 1 pm.

The walking track will be available during

these events and half of the court will be

available (except during Home-School Gym).

SilverSneaker® Fitness Classes SilverSneaker® Cardio Tue/Thurs 9:00 - 9:45 AM.

Get up and go with an aerobics class that’s safe, heart-healthy and gentle on the joints. The workout includes easy-to-follow low-impact movement and upper-body strength, abdominal conditioning, stretching and relaxation exercises designed to energize your active lifestyle.

SilverSneaker® Classic Tue/Thurs 10:00 - 10:45

AM. Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of motion and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights,

elastic tubing with handles and a ball are offered for resistance. A chair is available if needed for seated or standing support.

SilverSneaker® Yoga! Mon/Wed 10:15 - 11:15 AM.

Move your whole body through a complete series of seated

and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely

perform a variety of seated and standing postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of motion. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Instructor: Beth Wetherill

Fee: Members: $0.00

Program Participant: $30.00

Healthways SilverSneaker®

Memberships

The Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness program is

an insurance benefit included in more than 65

Medicare health plans. Through SilverSneakers,

health plans and group retirement plans provide a

gym membership to their insured, usually at no

additional cost. The Hardin Co. Family YMCA par-

ticipates in this program and offers 3 fitness

classes specifically for active older adults.

ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS

GET A FRIENDLY GAME

Racquetball: If you are interested in lessons,

league or just a casual game, sign up at the front desk.

We will get you partnered up with like-minded individu-

als or an instructor! Racquetball is a great cardiovascu-

lar workout and is appropriate for all skill levels and all

ages.

Volleyball: On Wednesday nights, at 7:00 pm.

Ages 15 and up. Don’t have a YMCA membership?

Fee: Members $0 Program Participant: $15.00

Pickle Ball: What? This sport is similar to tennis

and is played with a solid paddle to hit a ball similar to

a waffle ball over a net. Growing in popularity it may

be tone of he fastest growing sports.

Mon - Wed - Fri from 8:00 am until noon.

Fee: Members $0 Program Participant: $15.00

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

Tae Kwon Do This Martial Art promotes a healthy mind and body through

vigorous mental and physical exercise. Classes help students

develop flexibility, strength and endurance, while also focusing

on increasing self-esteem, respect, concentration, and discipline.

Ages 6 and up. Tue/Thurs 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

Instructor: Tim Conkle

Fee: Members: $35.00

Program Participant: $45.00

$15.00 discount on additional children in the same family.

Tumbling For all athletes looking to improve strength, flexibility,

balance, and coordination. Ages 3 and up.

Level 1B Monday 6:30 pm

Level 2 Monday 7:30 pm

Level 1A Tuesday 5:00 pm

Level 1B Tuesday 6:00 pm

Level 2 Tuesday 7:00 pm

Level 3 Tuesday 8:00 pm

Classes begin at the beginning of each month.

Price: $40.00, YMCA members $32.00

Instructor: Kelsie Camper & Damon Rall

Homeschool Gym Provides home educated children with a weekly physical education program. Children ages 5—12

will improve their physical skills and enjoy a new sport every month. Tues. 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Fee: $15.00 per a month ($5.00 discount for each additional family member).

Or $4.00 per a session ($1.00 discount per each additional family member).

Instructor: Michele Nalls

Hardin Count HEAT Competition Cheer Team The Y Cheer team is a top level cheer team that competes in competitions all around the region.

HEAT stands for HEART - EFFORT - ATTITUDE - TEAMWORK. Our cheer program is sanctioned by

USASF with certified instructors. This means we follow defined progressions; in order to keep all

participants safe during stunts. Participants must also participate in Y tumbling which also follows

progressions. The season begins in spring with tryouts to determine teams by skill level. Coach:

Kelsie Camper

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Silly Saturday & Super Saturday Usually on the 3rd Saturday of the month. We will NOT be having this class in March. The next

session will be in April.

9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Ages 3 - 6.

11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Ages 7 - 11.

We will have seasonal crafts, stories, games, swimming and fitness time with Rocco. We will provide snacks.

Activities will be age and developmentally appropriate. All children should come dressed in swim suits with play

clothes over them. Gym shoes are required.

Fee: Members: Ages 3—6 $13 / 7—11 $18

Program Participant: Ages 3-6 $23 / 7-11 $28

Child Watch Go take a class, swim or workout AND get a shower with the peace of mind your

children are being cared for by our qualified staff. Children, ages 6 months through 8

years, are welcome up to 2 hours in the Child Watch area for fun, supervised play in

a safe, clean, and wholesome area.

Parents may drop off children during available hours for a maximum of two hours

while remaining at the YMCA for fitness classes, exercise and other activities. Mon-

Fri: 9:00 —11:30 AM. & Mon-Thu: 5:00 -8:00 PM

Fee:

Children whose parents or legal guardians are members of the Y. : $0.00 Program Participant: $3.00 a visit

SOCCER Y soccer focuses on building strong kids on and off the field. Participants have fun while they learn the basic skills of

the game, to follow the rules and practice good sportsmanship.

The U-6 program plays other U-6 teams from the Hardin Co. Family YMCA at the Soccer Complex on 292. The U8

thru U15 program is an independent soccer club that is a member of the Black Swamp Soccer League. Teams play

area soccer clubs in a recreational league in NW Ohio. All new players who have not previously played in the Y soc-

cer program are required to provide a state issued birth certificate to play.

SPRING SOCCER SIGN UP: JANUARY 1– 13

FALL SOCCER SIGN UP: JUNE 1 - 11

Fee: U6 -Members: $25.00 -Program Participant: $35.00

U8 thru U15 -Members: 45.00 -Program Participants: $60.00

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Financial Assistance Those unable to pay the full fee may receive financial assis-

tance based on their demonstrated ability to pay and the Y’s

ability to fund the subsidy. Applications are available on our

website and at the front desk. All records are kept confidential.

—Applications for membership are due before the first Monday

of every month.

—Applications for program assistance are due 3 business days

before the end of the month.

Corporate Discounts: The Hardin Co. Family YMCA

partners with local businesses to provide employee wellness

through membership at the Y.

The following employers participate in this program:

City of Kenton, Hardin County, Home Savings and Loan,

International Paper, Kenton City Schools, Kenton Family Eye

Care, Liberty National Bank, McCullough Industries, Midwest

Express, Mid Ohio Energy, Ohio Health, Precision Strip,

Robinson Fin, TRC, and Triumph Thermal

Active Military: Those who are serving in the military

may use the Hardin County Family YMCA facilities with a

current Military ID card. This does not include member benefits

such as fitness classes or program discounts.

Healthways SilverSneaker® Memberships

Please see page 5 for more information.

THIS IS Y

We are more than a gym! When you

join the Y, you’re not just joining a gym; you’re

joining a group of individuals dedicated to build-

ing a healthier, happier community.

My Y is every Y in Ohio! Unlimited access

to every Y in Ohio. Just show your valid YMCA mem-

bership card and a photo ID upon your first visit and

complete a visiting member waiver.

Child Watch! Children of members 6 months

through age 8 are cared for while you work out—up to

2 hours.

Six Lane Indoor Pool! Heated to 83 degrees.

Program discounts! Y members receive dis-

counts on all of our programs, rentals, and massages.

Fitness Classes! Group exercise programs in-

cluded in your membership at no cost

Membership Rates by Category

Family/Household: (two adults who reside at the same address and their dependent children.) $50.00 Joiner Fee $588.00 Annual Payment $52.00 Monthly Bank Draft One Parent Family: $50.00 Joiner Fee $504.00 Annual Payment $45.00 Monthly Bank Draft Adult: (Ages 25 - 59) $50.00 Joiner Fee $456.00 Annual Payment $41.00 Monthly Bank Draft Youth: (Ages 17 & under) $0.00 Joiner Fee $204.00 Annual Payment $20.00 Monthly Bank Draft

College Student; (Full Time, Ages 17 - 24) $91.00 Three Months Young Adult: (Ages 18-24) $50.00 Joiner Fee $372.00 Annual Payment $34.00 Monthly Bank Draft Senior Adult: Age 60 and over) $50.00 Joiner Fee $432.00 Annual Payment $39.00 Monthly Bank Draft Senior Couple: (Both 60 and over) $50.00 Joiner Fee $492.00 Annual Payment $44.00 Monthly Bank Draft

You Can Help the Y

-Recycle your Printer Cartridges:

Bring your empty ink- and laser cartridges, to the

YMCA and drop them in the green and white re-

cycle bins. The funds earned go towards buying

equipment for the YMCA.

-Kroger Rewards for the Y: You can

earn $$$ for the Y when you buy groceries. Just go to https://www.kroger.com/communityrewards, login to your account and choose to enroll in community rewards and choose the organization #81743 or type in Hardin County Family YMCA.