TOPS Swim Team Fall/Winter Tryouts
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When/Where:
Wednesday, September 2
5:00pm - 7:00pm
at the West Cook YMCA
Saturday, September 5
9:00am - 11:00am
at the OPRF High School East Pool (enter from Scoville)
Contact Competitive Swimming Director Eric Meyer
at 708-434-0222 or emeyer@westcookymca.org for more information
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Cooling Down! Fitness Center A/C Update
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I am pleased to announce that we believe the problem with the air conditioning in the Fitness Center has been solved! I would like to express my sincere thanks for all of our member's patience and understanding.
Please let me or another staff member know if the temperature seems to creep up again. Your comfort is a top priority to us in your pursuit of a healthy spirit-mind-body.
Sincerely,
Jan Pate - President/CEO West Cook YMCA
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New Saturday Morning Yoga
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� Gain Strength and Flexibility
� Basic postures and breathing techniques emphasized
Day: Saturday
Time: 6:30am - 7:50am
Cost: Members $52; Program Members $104
Class# HF314
Sign up online here!
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Meet Lillian Longinow
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At 73 years young, Lillian, West Cook YMCA member since January 2008, just competed in the 6 County Senior Olympics in Park Ridge Illinois in July.
It is her belief that she never would have been able to do it without the support of her instructors at the Y. She credits Jerome Flasch with helping her reach her goal after she saw the ad for the Senior Olympics while taking cardio classes at the Berywn Park District.
Upon, determining that she wanted to be a part of the event, Lill started looking around for a pool in which she could train. After initially joining a different YMCA, Lill found herself joining the West Cook YMCA while taking advantage of the FREE Senior Fridays program.
Lill than decided to start taking group swim lessons and that's where she feels her training really started to pay off.
"I remember one day in particular, when I was really tired", Lill recalled. "I was swimming laps and I told Jerome that I just didn't think I could do it anymore. He said, I'll watch you for a little while. So I swam on and when I came to the end of a lap he was standing there encouraging me. As I turned to finish the last length, I heard him yell, "Kick! Kick! Kick!". And I was able to finish. When it came time to swim in the Senior Olympics, his words still echoed in my head and I was able to complete the 50m Backstroke and 50 meter Butterfly."
Since the Olympics, Lill has given thought to joining the Masters Swim Team at the Y. She has also continued to take her swim lessons, improving her skills everyday and proving her mantra that, "It's not age, it's attitude."
For more information on the Six County Senior Olympics visit www.ilsenoly.org
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Lock it up
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We promote and hope that all who use the YMCA abide by our four character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Unfortunately, in these difficult economic times, certain individuals seem more determined than ever to steal
Always keep valuables on you or secure in a locker when visiting the YMCA and consider not bringing valuables with you into the building if possible. We want all of our members to feel safe and secure while pursuing a healthy lifestyle. If you see suspicious activity, please report it to the member services desk.
Thank you for being a valuable part of our YMCA.
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Dates to Remember!
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8/3
Fall I Class Sign Up Begins for Members
Sign-up here
8/5
FREE Child Wellness and Fitness Series Information Session
6pm
8/10
Fall I Class Open Sign Up Begins
Sign-up here
8/12
FREE Health Seminar
Chinese Medicine for Asthma and Allergies
7pm
8/12
World Service Carnival
12pm - 5pm
in the Small Gym and Multi-Purpose Room
8/17 - 8/23
YMCA Improvement Week
YMCA Closed except for Fall I Sign Up
Mon - Fri
7am - 7pm
Saturday
9am - 5pm
Sunday
12pm - 5pm
8/24
Fall I Classes Begin
8/25
Heartland Blood Drive
4:00pm - 7:30pmsign-up here!8/26
FREE Health Seminar
Stress Management and Auricular Acupuncture Workshop
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Hi, I'm BEV
Acting Member Engagement Director
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I'm really happy to be your new Acting Member Engagement Director. I've been serving the members of the West Cook YMCA since 2005 and I am very excited to be here in a new function.
My office is located right next to the Guest Services desk. There's a half door where you can see me looking out. Please stop by and say hello, I am really looking forward to meeting as many of you as I can. And I'd love to hear your connection with the YMCA and I'd be happy to share mine with you as well.
Thank you for continuing to be a part of our YMCA, it's because of your participation and support we are able to serve the community and build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Thank you for being an asset to your community.
I'd love for you to stop by and say hi, but if you'd like to email me I can be reached at bvergere@westcookymca.org.
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The Gift of Life!
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The West Cook YMCA will host a Heartland Blood Drive on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 from 4:00pm - 7:30pm.
To schedule an appointment, please contact Zac Moyer at (708) 434-0213 or zmoyer@westcookymca.org or sign-up on-line here.
All donors will receive a coupon good for a FREE pint of Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream!!
A photo ID is required at the blood drive!
Appointments preferred; walk-ins welcome!
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World Service Carnival 2009
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August 12, 2009
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for a fun-flled afternoon as YMCA day campers present food,
games, and products from a host of different countries including Kenya,
Ghana, China, Japan, Denmark, Spain, Egypt and Switzerland!
Ethnic food and crafts will be available for purchase and all
proceeds will benefit YMCA World Service which raises awareness of and
financial support for the work of the global YMCA movement.
The World Service Carnival is FREE and open to the public!!
Contact Gail Allen,
Child and Family/Teen Director, at 708-434-0230 or ggallen@westcookymca.org for more information.
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