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What's Happening at the YMCA!

April 2009
Spring into Wellness!!

Must be Spring. Leaves are beginning to appear, snow is melting, the temperatures are rising and Summer Day Camp sign-up is in full swing. Why not take advantage of some of the great FREE classes available to our members?

Play some adult floor hockey, bring the entire family to our Family Fun and Fitness class on Saturday mornings or work on the abs in our new Jump Rope and Abs Class.

Great things are happening at the YMCA year round!
Inside this Edition
Healthy Kids Day 2009
Doc Rivers joins the Y!
YMCA Annual Spring Gala
Dates to Remember
Facebook Me
Learn to Lifeguard
Jump Around!
YMCA Healthy Kids Day 2009

Healthy Kids Day 2008
2008 Healthy Kids Day Health Fair

Join us on Saturday, April 18 from 9am - Noon for a Free, Fun and Interactive YMCA Healthy Kids Day experience!

Activities include an Obstacle Course, Dance/Dance Revolution Competition, Parachute Games, Youth Exercise Class, and a Climbing Wall.

Over 24 local agencies and businesses will present information on health, fitness, nutrition, family and much more!

There will be raffle drawings throughout the morning and all attendees will receive a FREE goody bag while supplies last.

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Doc Rivers Pregame Reception
Doc Rivers Glenn "Doc" Rivers met with YMCA and community leaders before coaching his Boston Celtics against the Chicago Bulls in a game at the United Center on March 17th.

Rivers was recently named Honorary Capital Campaign Chairman for the West Cook YMCA in their effort to build a new facility in Forest Park.

Click here to view more pictures from the exciting evening.
2009 YMCA Spring Gala

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Make your reservations now for the West Cook YMCA Annual Spring Gala!

Thursday, April 23, 2009
6:30pm - 10:00pm
Riverside Golf Club - Riverside, IL

Join us for an evening of dining, dancing and special events!

Reservations are $100 each and can be made by contacting Karen Creedon at 708-434-0207 or kcreedon@westcookymca.org

Win Big! Raffle tickets are also on sale now.

Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased at the Member Service's Desk or from your friendly YMCA board member.

1st Prize: 50" Plasma TV or $2500

2nd Prize:
Stainless steel outdoor grill or $1000

3rd Prize:
$200 worth of gift certificates to Trattoria 225 in Oak Park

All proceeds benefit the West Cook YMCA Invest in Youth campaign which provides scholarship assistance to those in need.

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Dates to Remember!
4/3 - Swim with the Mini-Lobster

4/6 - Spring Session Member Sign-up begins

4/8 - FREE Health Seminar "Quick and Easy Upper Body Exercises for People on the Go"
7:30pm

4/10 - School's Out Special
4/10 - School's Out Basketball Special



4/12 - Happy Easter!! YMCA Closed

4/13 - Spring Session Open Sign-up begins

4/18 - YMCA Healthy Kids Day - 9am - Noon
4/18 - Family Rollerskating Night - 7:00pm

4/19 - Swim with the Mini-Lobster

4/20 - Spring Session Begins

4/23 - YMCA Annual Spring Gala
Riverside Golf Club - 6:30pm


4/24 - School's Out Special
4/24 - School's Out Basketball Special
Facebook Me!

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Did you know the West Cook YMCA is on Facebook? Check us out online for events, pics, breaking news and a whole lot of fun!!

Learn to Lifeguard!
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Learn skills greatly valued by colleges and future employers!

Red Cross Lifeguarding Course

Day:
Tuesdays April 21 - May 20, 2009

Time:
6:00pm - 10:00pm

Cost:

Members $175
Program Members $265

Program# AQ871


Water Safety Instructor Course

Day/Time:
April 24, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
April 25, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
April 30, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
May 7, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
May 9, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Cost:
Members $125
Program Members $187


Program#
AQ875
Jump Around!
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Jump roping strengthens the heart, muscles and bones, promotes leanness and improves agility, coordination, timing, rhythm and explosiveness power on both sides of the body.

Day: Thursday

Time: 10:00am - 10:45am

Cost:
Members FREE
Program Members $26
 
West Cook YMCA
255 S. Marion St.
Oak Park, Illinois 60302
phone: 708-383-5200
fax: 708-383-0016
www.westcookymca.org