December Happenings at the YMCA

What's Happening at the West Cook YMCA!

December 2008

Happy Holidays from the West Cook YMCA!!!
December is an extremely exciting time of year. Christmas is almost here! However, the Holidays can also be very stressful. What better place to relieve that stress than by visiting the YMCA?

Whether it's enjoying a swim in the pool, a massage in the Wellness Center or a run on the treadmill, the YMCA provides many opportunities to burn calories, stay fit, relieve stress and have fun.

The YMCA is also a great place to give back this Holiday season. By purchasing a Christmas Tree from our tree lot or giving to Invest in Youth you will be helping someone less fortunate afford a YMCA membership. Another opportunity lies in donating to our food drive. The West Cook YMCA is collecting food to be taken to the Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry. Lastly, do you have a skill or talent that you would like to share with others? The YMCA might provide just the forum you were looking for with our many volunteer opportunities.

Happy Holidays again from the West Cook YMCA!! We are so pleased that you are a member of our family!

Inside this Edition

Buy a Tree, Help a Kid!

Holiday 3 Week Session

YMCA Christmas Tree Sale

Buy a Tree - Help a Kid

Save $5 off any tree! See coupon below

The West Cook YMCA Annual Christmas Tree sale benefiting Invest In Youth is going on now!!!

Tree lot hours:
Monday - Friday; 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday/Sunday; 9:00am - 9:00pm

Holiday 3 Week Session begins December 15th!

Holiday 3-Week Session runs from
December 15 - January 4, 2009.

Member sign-up begins December 1, 2008

Open sign-up begins December 8, 2008

Classes include:

Swim Lessons
Deep Water Aerobics
Shallow Water Classes
Aquatic Arthritis Classes
Group Cycling including Beginner Group Cycling
Cardio Combo
Snow Step
Shape Me Up
Pilates
Let's Get Moving
Total Body Conditioning
SilverSneakers II Cardio Combo
Adult Tap*
Zumba*

*New!

Stop by the Member Service's Desk for more information and a complete list of times, days and costs. You can also register for 3 Week Holiday session classes online! Click here.

New website up and running!!!
Have you seen it? The new and improved YMCA website is up and running and it a has a NEW address: www.westcookymca.org. We feel the new site, with all of it's enhancements, will allow all of our visitors and members easier access to all of the information available on the site. We hope that you enjoy the site and be sure to change your bookmarks to www.westcookymca.org.

Zumba!

Dance your way to a fitter you!
Exciting and unique Latin moves and rhythms! Zumba is the class that is taking the world by storm. Try it during our 3-Week Holiday session beginning December 15th. Sign-up now.

Look for it during our Winter session.

Program# HF715

Date: 12/16, 12/23 and 12/30

Time: 9:00am - 9:45am

Cost: $9 members;
$18 program members

Let Your Worries Go!

Make a difference in the lives of children, families and communities. All you have to do is click on the Health and Fitness "worry icon" at www.letyourworriesgo.com, which will cast your vote for the YMCA in the Northwestern Mutual Foundation's Let Your Worries Go campaign. As part of this effort, Northwestern Mutual has earmarked $1 million to be distributed among four organizations that address key societal issues (worries). Votes received by December 31 will determine how funds are distributed. The more votes "Heath and Fitness" receives, the more money Y-USA receives for its initiatives. Every vote counts, so encourage your colleagues, family and friends to do it, too!

Food Drive!

Help someone less fortunate this Holiday season by
Participating in our Food Drive!
benefiting the Oak Park and River Forest Food Pantry
www.oprffoodpantry.org

Drop off your non-perishable food items such as:

Canned pasta with meat
Peanut Butter
Tuna
Vegetables
Soup
Cereal

THANK YOU!

December Dates to Remember
12/1 - Member sign-up for Winter I and Holiday 3 Week session begins 12/5 - Swim with the Mini-Lobster 7:00pm - 9:00pm 12/8 - Open sign-up for Winter I and Holiday 3 Week session begins 12/15 - 3 Week Holiday session begins 12/5 - Swim with the Mini-Lobster 2:00pm - 5:00pm 12/24 - Christmas Eve YMCA Closes at Noon 12/25 - Christmas Day YMCA Closed 12/27 - Family Rollerskating Night 7:00pm - 9:00pm 12/31 - New Year's Eve YMCA Closes at 5pm

West Cook YMCA
255 S. Marion St.
Oak Park, Illinois 60302
phone: 708-383-5200
fax: 708-383-0016
www.westcookymca.org

Save $5	Print this coupon and bring it with you when you come to the West Cook YMCA to purchase your Christmas Tree. You will receive $5 off the Tree of your choice. Remember, when you buy a tree from the West Cook YMCA - you help a kid! Forward this email to anyone in the market for a tree this holiday season!!!!
Offer Expires: December 14, 2008