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January 2009
Happy New Year from the West Cook YMCA!!!
Start the new year off right by visiting the West Cook YMCA. Winter I Session classes start this week and run for 7 weeks. Who couldn't use a little Yoga or group cycling class to help alleviate stress during this time of year. Sign-up for a Winter I class now! It's not too late.
Inside this Edition
School's Out But We're Not
Holiday 3 Week Session
Make a Difference!
Zumba!
Karate For Kids
School's Out But We're Not!

Baseball Kid

Enjoy your day off school at the YMCA!
Experience a wide variety of enrichments that encourage creativity, promote physical growth, teach social skills and build self-esteem.

Highlights Include:

Sports · Swimming · Group Games · Arts and Crafts · Healthy Snack

Upcoming School's Out Specials
CD504 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 19, 2009 · 7am - 7pm

CD505 Oak Park Institute Day
January 26, 2009 · 7am - 7pm

Ages: 6-12

Cost: Members $45; Program Members $63

Be sure to bring lunch and drink, swim suit and towel!!

Learn to play basketball during your day off from school at the Y! Sign-up for one of our Out of School Basketball Specials. Stay active and have fun while learning the fundamentals of basketball.

Upcoming Basketball Specials
YF507 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 19, 2009 · 9am - 5:30pm

YF509 Oak Park Institute Day
January 26, 2009 · 9am - 5:30pm

Ages: 6-14

Cost: Members $45; Program Members $63

Be sure to bring lunch and drink, swim suit and towel!!

For more information click here
Fun activities in the Pool all Winter Long!!!
Mini Lobster

Enjoy a family swim with our 13' Mini-Lobster inflatable.

Upcoming Mini-Lobster Dates:

January 18 · 2:00 - 5:00pm
February 6 · 7:00 - 9:00pm


Make a Difference this Year!
Think about making a difference in your life this year!

The YMCA builds healthy spirit, mind, and body. When you come to work out, your body definitely benefits. But think about enhancing your spirit and your mind through volunteer service in 2009. The West Cook YMCA is committed to enhancing our volunteer opportunities and volunteer experiences. You can help us by sharing your expertise or your willingness to try something new. You can volunteer daily or as little as an hour a week. You set the schedule! Volunteers can work in any area of the YMCA - from the Welcome Desk to the Charter One Community Learning Center to the swimming pool. The YMCA touches thousands of lives each and every year. Learn more about the Y through volunteering. You'll be glad you did! For more information, follow this link! And, thank you!
Zumba is Back for Winter!

Zumba

Dance your way to a fitter you!
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. Class meets for 7 weeks!

Program# HF716

Time:
Monday - 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Cost:
$42 Members; $84 Program Members

Program# HF717

Time: Wednesday - 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Cost: $42 Members; $84 Program Members

Karate For Kids

Karate


A kickin' good time for kids! Program runs for 8 weeks - January 19 - March 9, 2009.
  • Taught by nationally certified instructors
  • Gain self confidence and build self-esteem
  • Learn self-defense
  • Self-control and listening skills
  • Uniform with belt and patch required. $40
Program# HF201

Time: Monday - 4:45pm - 5:30pm

Age: 4-7

Cost: $55 Members; $95 Program Members

Program# HF205

Time: Monday - 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Age: 8-15

Cost: $55 Members; $95 Program Members

Contact Jeremy Myers, Wellness and Sports Director, at jmyers@westcookymca.org for more information.

January Dates to Remember
1/10 - Family Roller Skating
7:00pm - 9:00pm

1/11 - FREE Seminar
5 Easy Tips to Train Your Christmas Puppy

11:00am

1/15 - FREE Health Seminar
Wellness From the Inside Out
11:00am

1/17 - FREE Health Seminar
by ChiroOne
1:00pm

1/18 - Family Swim with the Mini-Lobster
2:00pm - 5:00pm

1/19 - School's Out Special
7:00am - 7:00pm

School's Out Basketball Special
7:00am - 5:30pm

1/24 - FREE Seminar
5 Easy Tips to Train Your Christmas Puppy

11:00am

1/26 - School's Out Special
7:00am - 7:00pm

School's Out Basketball Special
7:00am - 5:30pm

2/4 - FREE Spinal Screenings
by Dr. Jill Dortch of Oak Park Chiropractic

6:30pm - 8:00pm

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