And the Winner Is...
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2009 President's Award Winners (Pictured L-R: Faithe Hill, Dalila Johnson, Bev Vergere, Eric Meyer, Brian Breit, Jane Wood and Jack Vanisi)
The West Cook YMCA held it's Annual Spring Gala on Thursday, April 23 at the Riverside Country Club.
Among the festive evening's many highlights was an inspirational speech from former YMCA of the USA Board Chairman Tom Beernsten, a video presentation of the Doc River's Ceremony held at the United Center on March 17th, announcement of the 2008 President's Award Winners (picture above), and a raffle drawing.
President's Award Winners for 2008 were:
Youth of the Year - Faithe Hill
Volunteer of the Year - Dalila Johnson
Family of the Year - Trotta Family
Employee of the Year - Barbara "Bev" Vergere
Director of the Year - Eric Meyer
Lay Person of the Year - Brian Breit and Jane Wood
Corporate Partner of the Year - Forest Park National Bank & Trust
Raffle Prize Winners:
1st Prize (50" Plasma TV or $2,500) - Chris Wilkerson
2nd Prize (Outdoor grill or $1,000)- Bill Planek
3rd Prize ($200 gift certificate to Trattoria 225) - Brian Breit
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It's a wrap!
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YMCA Healthy Kids Day participants play Dance Dance Revolution
The 12th Annual YMCA Healthy Kids Day took place on Saturday, April 18th at the YMCA. Over 196 children and parents attended the Health Fair which consisted of many fun and free activities.
All children who attended received a "Goodie bag" loaded with fun, active and educational toys and tips for children and families on healthy eating and physical activity.
Additionally, 22 exhibitors were on hand to speak to parents and children about health, physical activity, healthy eating and safety in the home and on the road. Some of the entertaining and educational things for attendees to do included tumbling and Tae Kwon Do demonstrations, a large obstacle course, the "activity based video game" - Dance, Dance, Revolution and Safety Town where kids drove go-cart-like bicycles between small houses and factories learning to obey traffic signals.
Sponsors of YMCA Healthy Kids Day include The YMCA of the USA, Tropicana®, Huggies Little Swimmers®, The Disney Channel, Northwester Mutual® Foundation and Eli Lilly.
A big thanks to everyone who attended. We look forward to seeing you again next year!!
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Vacation at the Y this Summer!
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Looking for a fun, affordable way to give your child an adventure this Summer while gaining some valuable FREE time at home or at the Y yourself?
Check out all the great YMCA Summer Day Camps available. From Art to Wet & Wild we have something for every child between the ages of 2.5 to 15 to enjoy this summer. We offer full-day camps as well as select half-day camps for our younger adventurers. Or take a 1-Day Wet & Wild Trip and visit a Water Park as a family on August 5th.
Summer Day Camp sign-up is going on now! Plus, the more you sign-up for, the more you can save. Save an $15 per additional child enrolled in a Full-Day Camp (excludes Wet & Wild) and $10 per additional child enrolled in a Half-Day Camp (excludes Wet & Wild).
For more information download our Summer Day Camp Brochure here.
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Dates to Remember!
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5/7 - FREE Spinal Screenings 5:00 - 7:00pm
5/16 - Family Rollerskating 7:00 - 9:00pm
5/18 - Summer Session Member sign-up
5/25 - Memorial Day - YMCA Closed
5/26 - Summer Session Open sign-up
6/8 - Summer Day Camps Begin
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Everyone in the Pool!
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TOPS YMCA Swim Team proudly presents it's first Open Water Competitive Techniques Class for adults!
Designed to teach specific open water (lake/river/reservoir) racing techniques for adult athletes planning to compete in Open Water swims, including Triathlons and Stroke & Stride events.
Adults will have the benefit of learning with other interested adults under the care of TOPS coaches. The class will focus primarily on racing techniques specific to open water swimming; some stroke instruction will also be offered. Techniques will be taught in the pool 2 mornings each week; an open water swim is offered 1 evening each week to practice the skills in an open water environment.
Times and Dates:
·Tuesday and Wednesday 5:30-6:30am
·Wed afternoons
(time TBD, after 5:30pm)
June 9th through July 22nd.
·AM Pool swims at Oak Park-River Forest High School (Lake & Scoville)
·PM Open Water swims at Lake in the Hills or Naperville (more details available when schedule finalized)
Cost:
$125 Members
$250 Non-members
Minimum 12 participants to run - please spread the word to interested adults. Registration will be available soon (on-line registration will also be available)
*This class is NOT a training course- athletes hoping to compete in a swimming competition during the summer should have a separate training plan focused on building muscular/cardiovascular strength and endurance.
For questions or more information, please contact Patrick Curran at the TOPS office 708-434-0222 or email pcurran@westcookymca.org
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Annual Reports Available
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Copies of the 2008 West Cook YMCA Annual Report are now available!
Pick yours up at the Member Service's Desk or download here.
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Hockey at the Y!
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Looking for something fun to do on a Wednesday night??
Check out the West Cook YMCA's Floor Hockey program on Wednesday from 8:00pm - 10:00pm. Play takes place in the large gym, is a great excuse to exercise while playing a fun game of hockey and is FREE for Members!
Program# YF305
Cost:
Members FREE
Program Members: $48
For more information contact Zac Moyer at 708-434-0213 or zmoyer@westcookymca.org.
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