Aquatics:
* It is never too late to learn to swim! Not only is swimming fun, it is an important safety skill. Learn to swim with other adult beginners in a safe and supportive environment in Kathleen Chatfield's new adult swim class .
* Parent and child swim classes with instructor Maggie Oney will resume following Forest Festival.
Health & Fitness:
* Everybody Zumba!! Instructor Marilyn Smith recently got certified as a Zumba instructor and is ready to bring the Latin beat to the YMCA! Zumba classes will run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:50 to 7:30 p.m. starting this September 2nd!
* Spin classes will resume following Forest Festival. Regardless of whether you are a seasoned biker or are just looking to try something new; spin class provides a vigorous workout (i.e. come prepared to sweat).
* Burning 600 calories in an hour not your thing? Exercise your body AND mind with Zeke Applegate's Tai Chi classes or Stretch and Relax with Angie Sturm.
Youth Programs:
* Tuesday and Wednesday mornings are all about Moms (or Dads! Or Grandparents!) and their little ones. On Tuesdays we offer a Kindergymnastics class for childen ages 18 months to 4 years, and on Wednesdays we offer swim class for children ages 2 to 4 years. Both classes include and are followed by an optional one-hour Kinderplay session which will include a story-time, gym play and fun games like playing with a parachute.
*New gymnastics and cheernastic classes with instructor Misty Judy Chenoweth will start following Forest Festival.
* Registration is open for our 2008-09 afterschool program. Includes homework help, swimming, art lessons with the RCCAC, gym games and free play time!
* The Legg Family Youth Center is open every Friday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. for high school students and on Saturdays from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. for youths in grades 5 through 8.
Special Classes/Other News:
* Our thanks to everyone to purchased a ticket for the Drive for Fitness! This year we raised over $19,000.00 towards the cost of purchasing a new pool de-humidifier. We still need to raise an additional $5,000.00 to pay for the installation. We are trying to pay for this project out of our operating funds so that we do not have to incur any debt (the Y became debt free in July!!!), so every dollar counts towards us meeting this goal. If you can help, or are interested in supporting other worthwhile facility projects, please contact Sid Gillispie.
* Join the YMCA's multisport club and enjoy the opportunity to train and network with fellow local triathletes (and hopefuls). The club meets every 2nd Monday of the month at the YMCA at 6 p.m. Visit the club's website which includes information on upcoming races and training events.
* We've joined GoodSearch - a search engine that uses Yahoo - now you can search the web and raise money for the Y.
* Recycle your used inket cartridges at the Y through Empties4Cash - you'll help the environment and raise money towards facility improvements. Use the drop box located in the lobby.
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