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What's Happening at the YMCA!

February 2009
February is an Exciting Time
at the West Cook YMCA!!!


Winter Session II Kicks off with Member Sign-Up beginning on February 9 and Open Sign-Up on February 16 with classes beginning February 23. Check out our new programs including Super Sports for kids and Improv Basics 1 for families.

Other fun activities this February include our 4th Annual Family Indoor Triathlon, Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Valentines Day Dance, Luck of the Draw Handball Tournament or give back to the Community by taking part in the Heartland Blood Drive.

It's all here at the West Cook YMCA this Winter!
Inside this Edition
Family Indoor Triathlon
New Youth Sports Programs
Luck of the Draw Tourney
Blood Drive
Valentine's Day Dance
Thank You
Event
4th Annual Family Indoor Triathlon

Family Indoor Triathlon

Join us at the West Cook YMCA for a fun, energizing family experience!!!


Sunday, February 22, 2009

7:00am - 10:00am

All ability levels are invited to participate
· Team consist of 1 adult and 1 child
· Teams will grouped by age
· All participants receive a T-shirt and race day snacks

Triathlon will include timed:
· 10 min. swim in the pool
· 20 min. stationary bike ride
· 15 min. run on a treadmill
· Adult and child team

Cost: Members $22; Program Members $32

Program# - HF500

Register by February 15, 2009

Click here to sign-up online!
GAME ON!! New Youth Sports Programs
Super Sports

Super Sports
Each week your child will learn a new sport. Instructors teach basic skills, fundamentals, and teamwork and have fun in a safe environment.

Program# YF110
Ages: 3 - 5
Time: Monday 10:45am - 11:30am
 
Program# YF120
Ages: 6 - 8
Time: Tuesday 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Program# YF111
Ages: 3 - 5
Time: Monday 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Program# YF130
Ages: 9 - 11
Time: Thursday 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Cost:
Member $32; Program Members $64


Winter Session II Classes begin February 22!

Member sign-up starts February 9

Open sign-up starts February 16!

Indoor Soccer
Participants will work on the fundamentals of soccer, improve skills, make new friends and have fun!

Cost: Member $32; Program Members $64


Winter Session II Classes begin February 22!

Member sign-up starts February 9

Open sign-up starts February 16!


Try your hand at the Luck of the Draw!
Handball
3rd Annual
Luck of the Draw Doubles Handball Tourney

February 26 - 28, 2009

· Open to the first 32 players that register
· USHA Rules apply
· 2 Match Guarantee
· Refreshments and handball provided
· Tournament champion to be recognized on the annual Luck of the Draw Handball Tournament plaque displayed in the YMCA Courts!

Cost: $15 Member/Junior (Under 18); $20 Non-Member

Program# YF353
Donate!

Heartland Blood Center Disney Promotion

Your community needs you..

Sign-up to give blood on Monday, February 9, 2009 from 4:00pm - 7:30pm. Those who donate will be entered to win a trip for 4 to Disney!

Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are preferred. To schedule yours click here or contact Zac Moyer at zmoyer@westcookymca.org.

Donors must be 17 years old or 16 years old with a parental permission slip.

Please bring a photo ID.

Time: Monday - 4:00pm - 7:30pm


Dance the Night Away!!

Valentine's Day Dance


Father Daughter / Mother Son
Valentine's Day Dance


February 7, 2009
Sing and dance the night away with your favorite valentine! Give your child a token of love.

Evening includes:
· Refreshments & Hors D'oeuvres
· Music
· Dancing

Program# YF459

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Cost: $13 per couple; $4 each additional member
Click here to sign-up online!

Thank you!
America On the Move

Thank you to all who gave to Invest In Youth!

Through your generous contributions we were able to raise $130,713.

That's $3,713 over our goal!

A total of 497 scholarships and 898 subsidies were awarded.

Remember, contributions can be made at any time during the year and can be added to your monthly draft in any amount.
Improv Basics 1
Fun for the whole family!!

· Learn the basics of improvisational theater (acting) in a small, relaxed class.

· Course includes theater games, skill building exercises and related acting exercises

· Designed for beginners and taught by Chicago native and actor Michael Kristula. Michael is currently a company member at the New World Repertory Theater.

Time: Monday and Wednesday 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Class# YF400

Cost: $140 for family of 2. $50 for each additional person.

February Dates to Remember
2/4 - Free Spinal Screening
Provided by Jill Dortch of Oak Park Chiropractic
6:30pm - 8:00pm


2/6 - Family Swim with the Mini-Lobster
7:00pm - 9:00pm

2/7 - Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Valentine's Day Dance
7:00pm - 9:00pm

2/9 - Heartland Blood Drive
4:00 - 7:30pm
sign-up here

2/14 - Family Rollerskating Night
7:00pm - 9:00pm

2/14 - Guys and Dolls Valentine's Day Dance
7:00pm - 9:00pm

2/19 - School's Out Special
7:00am - 7:00pm

American Red Cross Babysitting Certification Class
9:00am - 3:00pm


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

2/22 - Family Indoor Triathlon
7:00am - 10:00am

2/26-28 - Luck of the Draw Handball Tournament

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