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YWCA Carlisle Newsletter - Winter 2016

YWCA Carlisle ∙ 301 G Street, Carlisle, PA 17013 ∙ (717) 243.3818

Board of Directors

Tammi B. Blackburn, Intern

Elizabeth M. Campbell

Jessica L. Eberhart Chelsea A. Fry

Michelle Grochalski, President

Carlesha G. Halkias TaWanda Hunter

Cydnie Kelly

Deborah J. Kelly Jocelyn A. Kraus

Ashley Kurtz, Intern

Jennifer F. Metz Jacqueline L. Powell

Nichole R. Purcell

Michelle Sharp Virginia Smith

Sarah A. Taby

Hannah White-Gibson Mellisa Williams

Trustees Elizabeth Jamieson Boyle

Jane Burke

Nancy George, Honorary Lifetime Hubert Gilroy

Janice Hays June Lutz, Honorary Lifetime

Staff

Sarina Bridges

Sonya Browne

Elizabeth Campbell

Adrienne Dugan

Julia Fagnilli Shelly Farmery

Dana Hippensteel

Miller Hoffman Thomas Kohutiak

Laura Masgalas

Jody Mell Martha Metz

Amy Miller

Francine Moody Linda Price

Amanda Roush

Robin Scaer, Executive Director Shannon Snyder

Trisha Grace

Michele Willard Fonda Zeigler

Vol. 21, Publication I, January 1, 2016 (Published 3 times a year)

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Mission YWCA Carlisle is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Monday, January 18, 2016 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Children in 1st through 5th grade will learn about accepting differences in honor of Dr. King’s work! Space is limited and registration is required! Breakfast and lunch are included.

Save the date!

April 30, 2016

5 t h A n n u a l

5th Annual King’s Kamp

5K Walk/Run will begin & end at YWCA Carlisle.

Registration is required.

Awards for male and female winner in several categories.

All participants are eligible for door prizes.

Watch for registration information at ywcacarlisle.org and on Facebook.

#standagainstracism

Again this year, our race will be framed within YWCA USA’s larger Stand Against Racism national campaign encouraging

individuals to take a stand for peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Be a part of the movement to make positive

change happen.

FREE EVENT!

NEW YWCA Carlisle Website to Launch Early January!

Ywcacarlisle.org helps to kick off 2016 by showcasing a new, contemporary,

responsive-design site that provides additional ease of page navigation and backend

management for staff’s updating purposes and features more space for including

photographs. The new site will launch after January 8, 2016 and the URL will

remain www.ywcacarlisle.org

ADULT FITNESS/WELLNESS

Unless otherwise noted, eligibility includes all adults.

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Tai Chi: Participants learn the modified Sun Style Tai Chi involving a series of slow fluid steps designed to encourage greater freedom of movement, balance and focus. The mild activity of Tai Chi offers the opportunity to engage the mind and body to achieve inner relaxation. Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays Session I: Jan 19 - Feb 25 Session II: Mar 8 - Apr 14 Time: 11:15 – 12:15 p.m. Fee: $40 YW Member; $45 Non-Member Instructor: Carolyn Yankovitz, Arthritis Foundation and Tai Chi for Health Certified instructor

QiYoga: Includes the best from both yoga and qigong traditions to help bring balance into the body with a goal of improving physical, mental, and spiritual health as well as providing a greater sense of well being. Appropriate for all fitness levels. No experience necessary.

Dates: Mondays, on-going class. Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Fee: $10 per class YW Member; $12 Non-Member Instructor: Renee Warren, RYT

Dates: Thursdays, on-going class. Time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Fee: $10 per class YW Member; $12 Non-Member Instructor: Renee Warren, RYT

Qigong: This class can help you achieve vibrant health and balance of body, mind and spirit by directing and enhancing your life force energy.

Dates: Tuesdays Session I: January 20 - February 24 Session II: March 17 - April 21 Time: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Fee: $50 YW Member; $60 Non-Member Instructor: Diane Bowers, RD, CMT, CHT, Holistic Health

Holistic Health Coaching: Available to individuals interested in understanding and embracing the ongoing process of building total health and achieving balance on all levels of mind, body, and spirit. Each person is uniquely “sculpted” by a variety of experiences of the body, emotions, the intellect, and the spirit. Call to schedule an appointment with Bonnie Berk, MS, RN, HNB-BC, ERYT, Board Certified Holistic Nurse. Classes are held at YWCA Carlisle.

YWCA GYM WALKING

Members are encouraged to walk indoors at YWCA Carlisle.

Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 10:00 am

*Membership required.*

Board of Directors Member Spotlight Nichole Purcell

A board member since 2013, Nichole is a resident of Carlisle but works for the City of Baltimore, MD in the Department of Finance as a Senior Program Assessment and Grant Analyst. She has also served the City of Harrisburg as Deputy Director for Housing and for the City of Frederick, MD as City Planner II-Community Development Block Grant & Housing Programs. Ms. Purcell is a graduate of Morgan State University with both a BS of Arts, Sociology and a Master of City and Regional Planning. Nichole is also the newly elected Vice-President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Epsilon Sigma Omega Chapter locally and is President and Chief Bling Officer for Nick-Knacks!-“You Bring It, I’ll Bling It!” Admittedly, her fashionista presence at monthly board meetings is expected and appreciated! Nichole’s family is involved locally and her son and daughter attend Carlisle schools. Her husband of 22 years, Tom, is the Plant Superintendent at Dayton Superior in Tremont, PA.

"I am passionate about the YWCA and serving on the Board of Directors because now more than ever, the critical work of speaking truth to power to our core mission of "eliminating racism" rests with us."

Nichole

Chair Yoga: This gentle class offers all the benefits of yoga without standing for long periods of time. It is especially helpful for those with back problems and knee/hip replacements. Appropriate for all fitness levels. No experience necessary.

Dates: Wednesdays, on-going class. Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Fee: $10 per class YW Member; $12 Non-Member Instructor: Renee Warren, RYT

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YWCA ANNUAL ACTIVITIES

King’s Kamp: Monday, January 18, 2016

Day-long program (activities, games, snacks) for elementary students focused on the teachings of

Martin Luther King, Jr.

5th Annual Race Against Racism: Saturday, April 30, 2016 5K Walk/Run beginning and ending at YWCA Carlisle to promote awareness of racial justice issues and support

programming related to our mission pillar: Eliminating Racism.

Queen of the Green Golf Tournament: Thursday, August 18, 2016

Join us for a fun afternoon on the golf course - register as an individual or organize a team! Proceeds benefit YWCA

Carlisle programs.

Our Picassos at Work!

On December 2nd, YWCA Carlisle hosted a FUNdraiser in conjunction with Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC).

40 people worked to create their very own masterpiece! Proceeds benefited programs of the organization.

Thank you to corporate sponsor Ashkat Solutions!

Annual Meeting Highlights

In October, YWCA Carlisle’s board of directors, staff, donors, and members gathered to celebrate another successful

year. In addition to charting our significant organizational accomplishments, we also recognized Sue Otway with The

Ruth K. and Nancy J. George Award in honor of her incredible contributions to YWCA Carlisle through volunteer

service. Our 2nd annual Racial Justice Award was presented to Mayor Tim Scott. The award recognizes an individual

who has exhibited outstanding commitment to eliminating racism and fostering social justice by removing barriers to

equal access resulting in social advancement for all people.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this night a success!

Sue Otway

2015 George Award

Recipient

YWCA Carlisle Executive

Director Robin Scaer presents

2015 Racial Justice Award to

Mayor Tim Scott

Previous George Award

recipients with Sue Otway YWCA Carlisle

Board of Directors

JOINING OUR TEAM YWCA Carlisle Welcomes New Staff Members

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MILLER HOFFMAN: Counselor/Advocate Miller is an ordained minister with Metropolitan Community Churches. His master’s thesis was deposited in the Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary in 2004 and earned him the Roswell Dwight Hitchcock Prize in Church History. He has worked for LGBT civil rights with Lambda Legal Defense; for anti-violence justice and meditative practice at the Brooklyn-based Center for Anti-Violence Education, one of the first all-women organizations to include trans women and, later, all trans-identified people; as a counselor and advocate for domestic violence and rape survivors with organizations in New York and Pennsylvania, including state-wide violence prevention efforts; as a mentor to local queer and trans youth in NY and PA; and as the pastor of MCC congregations in Binghamton, NY, and currently Open Door MCC in Boyds, MD. Mind-body-spirit connections to social justice and the connectedness of all forms of physical, emotional, and spiritual violence deeply influence his theology and ministry. Miller is a contributor to The Huffington Post, and his writing explores the places where personal action meets and impacts social change.

DANA HIPPENSTEEL: Prevention Education Coordinator Mrs. Hippensteel is our new Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Prevention Education Coordinator and Counselor/Advocate. She has her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Shippensburg University and is currently in her last semester of graduate school for her Master’s in Social Work from Shippensburg University. She previously worked at the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute in their child and adolescent partial hospitalization program as a Behavioral Health Specialist where she developed a passion for educating and empowering youth. She is currently doing prevention programs in Cumberland County schools and will provide important lessons on topics such as healthy body image, healthy dating and relationships, and bullying for the remainder of the school year.

JULIA FAGNILLI: Volunteer Coordinator Julia Fagnilli comes to us from Wilmington, Delaware where she worked for ContactLifeline’s Crisis Helpline and Sexual Assault Specialist services. She initially started there as the Volunteer Coordinator, then as the Crisis Services Training Coordinator, before eventually taking on the statewide role as the Sexual Assault Specialist Coordinator. Julia spent time as Chair of the Training Subcommittee for the Sexual Assault Network of Delaware and the Youth Subcommittee for the Delaware Suicide Prevention Coalition, and was also the Vice President of Programs for the State Training Advisory Network of Delaware. She studied Psychology at Wilmington University and is looking forward to starting a program for her Master’s Degree in Social Work. When not working, Julia enjoys reading, gardening, hiking with her dog, cooking delicious meals, and spending time with her family and close friends.

TRISHA GRACE: Director of Fund Development Trisha Grace joined the YWCA Carlisle team in September as Director of Fund Development. She came to us from Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania where she was a Development Coordinator responsible for managing over 20 United Way partners across the council’s 30-county area. Prior, Trisha worked as a staff writer for the Shippensburg News-Chronicle and the Newville Valley-Times Star and as museum director at the Shippensburg Historical Society. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Bloomsburg University and Master’s Degree from Shippensburg University. Passionate about community engagement, Trisha’s interest in fundraising began at the volunteer level in the Shippensburg area. She was grant committee chair at Shippensburg Arts Programming and Education and later served as President of the organization. She also crafted funding proposals and organized special events to benefit the Shippensburg Garden Club, Shippensburg Historical Society, March to Destiny Civil War Reenactment and Living History Event, and Shippensburg Public Library. A proud daughter, sister, and momma to her fur-baby, Lucy, Trisha is also an avid reader who loves to hike, garden, and cook.

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LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH

Events over this past year have thrown into sharp relief the racial divisions, prejudices and inequalities that

continue to plague our society. Many of us are stunned, feeling overwhelmed with trying to find a way forward,

creating a world where every person truly has value as a member of the human family.

There is an old song that says, “Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.” The end of racial

discrimination must begin within ourselves and then move out into the world around us. We must be willing to

question our own thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences in order to move beyond tolerance of those who are

different from ourselves. We must engage in ongoing self-assessment and awareness of how power differences affect

our ability to be genuinely helpful. Committing to this process will bring about change, and that change will afford us

the ability to denounce violence and injustice and stand in solidarity with marginalized and oppressed groups of

people.

Peace is not just a feeling. It is also an action that must be promoted and acted upon if we ever expect to live

in a society that offers peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

-Sonya Browne, Mission Impact Director

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

YWCA Afterschool Homework Club The YWCA offers FREE homework clubs at Hope Station in Memorial Park and at 1380 Grandview Court. Programs run Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. We help with homework, make crafts, play games, provide daily snacks and offer

some cool rewards for participation and great attitudes! Registration information is available at Hope Station, in ele-mentary schools, and at YWCA Carlisle, 301 G Street.

Eligibility: Elementary students living in the Hope Station area and Grandview Court. **Spring Semester Begins February 1

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KIDS+PETS=WARM YOUR HEART MOMENTS

Marie Helwig-Larson, a Dickinson College psychology professor, brings her certified therapy dog Mia into Homework Club and the

students read to Mia. Homework Club students participate in the Tail Waggin’ Tutors reading program offered through Therapy Dogs

International, Inc. The main objective of this program is to provide a relaxed and “dog-friendly” atmosphere, which allows students to

practice the skill of reading. By sitting down next to a dog and reading to the dog, all threats of being judged are put aside. The child

relaxes, pats the attentive dog, and focuses on the reading. Reading improves because the child is practicing the skill of reading,

building self-esteem, and associating reading with something pleasant. All dogs in this program are trained and must pass a

temperament evaluation for suitability to become a Therapy Dog.

View this touching Homework Club video at:

http://www.dickinson.edu/news/article/1811/?utm_source=dickinsontoday&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dickinsontoday

Watch for information about our Young Wonders Summer Day Camp for elementary children in the Spring/Summer Program.

* Donations - Homework Clubs are in need of new or gently used board games. If you have any to donate, please drop them off at the YWCA.

PLANNING AHEAD:

Registration begins Monday, February 29, 2016 for Fall 2016/2017.

Once a class is full, a waiting list is formed.

$25 nonrefundable registration fee required for each class.

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PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

Special Time For Me - 2 & 3 year old classes: YWCA adult membership ($30/year) is required.

This program offers many opportunities for your children. Each class is structured to meet the developmental needs of children at different ages, with an emphasis on socialization and learning through play. All “Special Time” classes have guided free play, gym time, crafts, and stories. Snack is provided. Please provide a packed lunch. HOURS: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 2 year old classes 3 year old classes DAYS: Mondays & Wednesdays COST: $150/month DAYS: Mondays & Wednesdays COST: $150/month DAYS: Tuesdays & Thursdays COST: $150/month DAYS: Tuesdays & Thursdays COST: $150/month DAY: Fridays COST: $75/month DAY: Fridays COST: $75/month

Pre-Kindergarten: YWCA adult membership ($30/year) is required. Child must be eligible to attend kindergarten in Fall 2017. This class offers a gentle introduction to a classroom situation with an emphasis on building kindergarten readiness skills and socialization. Snack provided. Please provide a packed lunch. HOURS: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. DAYS: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. COST: $225/month Tuesdays and Thursdays COST: $150/month

Watch for upcoming information about our Young Wonders Summer Camp for

elementary children in the spring/summer program!

YWCA 2015/2016 CORPORATE SPONSORS

Giant Kurt Suter Property Management

Benefit Connections, Inc. Bimbo Bakeries USA

Bobby Rahal Automotive Group Boyer & Ritter, CPAs & Consultants

Carlisle Construction Materials GALBRAITH/Pre-Design,

J. Rodney Fickel Insurance, Inc. Jacqueline L. Powell & Associates, Inc.

Karns Quality Foods Quality Digital Office Technology

UGI Utilities, Inc.

PLATINUM SPONSOR PLATINUM SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSOR GOLD SPONSOR

We extend sincere appreciation to the following corporate sponsors who ensure the continued success of our incredible

programs for children and adults. To learn more about sponsorship or advertising opportunities with YWCA Carlisle,

please contact us at 717-243-3818.

Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Services provides the following:

24-hour hotline: Toll-free 1.888.727.2877

Individual counseling

Support groups for adult and teen survivors

Medical and legal advocacy/accompaniment

Prevention education programs for students, professionals and community groups

Services are free and confidential.

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Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 717.258.4324 * 24-Hour, toll-free hotline number is 1.888.727.2877.

SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS SERVICES

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ROGER WILKINSON

Roger Wilkinson joined the YWCA’s Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis program as a

volunteer advocate in the Fall of 2005, and he was awarded the Cumberland

County Victim Advocacy Award in 2013. Roger was initially inspired to volunteer

because he believed that he could help people through a very difficult and

traumatic experience, and he now feels that he has helped many women and

men over the years. He stated that “I also have enjoyed the people that I have

worked for at Rape Crisis. I have always been impressed with their

professionalism and compassion.” Roger plays guitar and sings in a duo called

Hemlock Hollow with his wife on mandolin. He has also worked in the insurance

business for over thirty years, as well as being a licensed Certified Financial

Planner. Volunteer

Roger Wilkinson

TEEN SUPPORT GROUP YWCA Carlisle will be offering a monthly support group for teen girls to explore the healing arts of yoga, music, and visual art therapies. Focus of the group will be empowering young women in healing from abuse. The group meets one Monday per month at the YWCA Carlisle. The group is free to participants but pre-registration is required. Please call Dana at 717-258-4324 or 1-888-727-2877 for more information or to register.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR FEMALES Sexual Assault / Rape Crisis Services of Cumberland County will be offering a support group for female survivors of trauma, in conjunction with Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties. Participants will have the opportunity to share experiences in a safe and supportive environment. The group is forming now and will meet at YWCA Carlisle the 3rd Tuesday of each month through March 2016 starting on January 19. The group is free to participants but pre-registration is encouraged. Please call Shannon at 717-258-4324 or 1-888-727-2877 for more information.

MEMBERSHIP IN ADDITION TO GIVING YOU A DISCOUNT ON PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, YWCA MEMBERSHIP ALSO SUPPORTS THE PROGRAMS AND MISSION OF THE YWCA - THE ELIMINATION OF RACISM AND THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN AND GIRLS. YOUR MEMBERSHIP FEES HELP TO FUND THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND EVENTS. Provides 24 hour assistance to victims of sexual assault through a 24 Hour Hotline as well as free and

confidential counseling services. Helps high school students become agents for change at an Annual Youth Leadership Conference. Preschool programs help prepare children to be kindergarten ready, thereby increasing their chances of

being successful in school and in life. Gives adolescent girls the skills they need to navigate the teen years safely through Girl Power!, a

leadership development program focused on empowering girls in high school and middle school. Afterschool Homework Clubs and Young Wonders Summer Day Camp give boys and girls an opportunity

to engage in fun, safe, and structured activities. Annual 5K Race Against Racism.

MEMBERSHIP FEES

Adult Female (18 & over) $30.00

Associate Male (18 & over) 30.00

Senior Female (60 & over) 20.00

Senior Associate Male (60 & over) 20.00

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT THROUGH AN ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP!

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