Fall Registration
Ongoing
Labour Day Holiday
Sept 6, holiday hours apply
Fall Programs Begin
Sept 13
International Day of Peace
Sept 21
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"If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children."
- M.K. Gandhi |
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SKIP TIME: YMCA's New Recreational Jump Rope Program
Jump Rope, one of the most fun and dynamic sports for kids, is making a huge comeback!
Kids aged six to 16 can learn single, partner, long rope and double dutch skipping. A freestyle jump rope is included with registration.
To register, see our website. For additional information about skipping: www.skiptime.ca |
Run for Sight
YMCA Calgary is proud to be a partner in the Run for Sight, a 5km run/walk, Thursday, September 16 at 12:30pm in Eau Claire Market's Festival Square.
All proceeds will go to The Foundation for Fighting Blindness to support eye research and the quest for treatments and cures for inherited, degenerative forms of blindness.
YMCA Calgary members receive $5 discount on the registration fee. For more details, see www.runforsight.ca
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Yoga Retreat
Camp Chief Hector YMCA
Fri Oct 15, 5:00PM to Sun
Oct 17, 2:00PM
Adult $280
To register, call the Camp Chief Hector YMCA city office at
(403) 269-6156, or 1-866-430-YMCA (9622). See our website for more details. |
| STRONG KIDS NEWS & EVENTS |
The Strong Kids Campaign,
YMCA's charity, helps Calgary kids and families in need take part in YMCA programs & services. |
Fall Festival for Strong Kids
Saturday, September 25
11am-1pm
Shawnessy YMCA
Join us at Shawnessy YMCA for this fun family event: crafts, activities, barbecue ($5 for food and drink with all proceeds going to children and youth who can't afford YMCA programs.) |
Strong Kids Quote
"When we first moved to Calgary, we didn't really know anyone and we didn't really have a lot of money. The YMCA Strong Kids Campaign helped my son take programs and helped me get to know other families in my community. The YMCA has become our place, where we really feel like we belong."
Parent of a Strong Kids Campaign recipient
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YMCA Planned Giving: A Stronger Tomorrow
If you share YMCA Calgary's commitment to children, youth and families, and our desire to positively influence the lives of future generations, we encourage you to consider a planned gift to YMCA Calgary. If you are interested in discussing this further, please feel free to contact Lana Dionne, GM Financial Development at 430-781-1663 or ldionne@calgary.ymca.ca If you have already supported the YMCA through a planned gift in your estate, please contact Lana because we have a donor recognition/stewardship program called the YMCA Heritage Club. |
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Greetings!
Are You In?
YMCA Programs Begin in Less than Two Weeks
YMCA Calgary fall programs begin soon and some classes are already full. Register today at www.ymcacalgary.org, by phone or in person at Member Services.
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Open Y Day: FREE All-Day Access!
YMCA Calgary would like to invite you and your family to Open Y Day. Starting September 19, on the third Sunday of each month, access to YMCA branches is free! Each Open Y Day, special programming and demos will be held in branches. See our website for more details about in-branch activities. |
Programs for Teens at YMCA Calgary
 Leadership Classes FREE! A great way for your child or teen to learn to skills on how to be a strong leader and true friend. Includes YMCA Adventurers (Grades 5 & 6), YMCA Leaders in Training (Grades 7-9) and YMCA Leaders (Grades 10-12).
Junior Lifeguard Club FREE! Discover what it takes to be a lifeguard. This program introduces lifesaving techniques and first aid skills to youth aged 10 to fifteen. Participants also gain experience in accident prevention and dealing with the public. Teen Night Each Friday, YMCA branches hold Teen Night for youth in Grades 7 to 12. Teen night is FREE for Members and $3 for Non-Members.
"Open" Times Do you like playing basketball with your buddies or want to use the studio to practice your dance moves? Check the Gym/Pool Schedule at your branch for more info about Open Gym, Open Swim, Open Badminton and other open times. |
 Coming this Fall: Coach Approach: A YMCA Exercise Support Process for New and Returning Exercisers
Free with Membership!
October 1st, YMCA Calgary is introducing Coach Approach. This exercise support protocol will help you:
· be healthy
· build success
· commit to a manageable program
· find the connection between exercise and feeling better
· tailor your workouts around activities you enjoy
· create realistic expectations
Check our website or your local branch for more information.
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Wellness, Health and You (WHY)
Check out this month's ONLINE ISSUE of WHY. Packed with tips to help you realize your health and wellness goals.
Etiquette Reminder: Scentless: By Hayley Saunders, Crowfoot YMCA Program Manager
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 Steve Nash Youth Basketball (SNYB) is a national youth basketball program designed to develop fundamental skills, sportsmanship and a love of the game of basketball among Canadian youth. Click here for more details about this new youth program. |
YMCA Peace Medals: Nominate a Local Hero!
 We need your help to nominate peace builders from Calgary and area for a YMCA Calgary Peace Medal....
We are looking for ordinary folks whose actions and lives are impacting and inspiring others for peace in our community or around the world. No action is too insignificant and no nominee is too young or too old.
The nomination deadline is October 1, so don't delay! It's easy to submit a nomination - visit www.ymcacalgary.org and follow the directions. While there, follow links to see former Peace Medal recipients. |
Camp Chief Hector 80th Anniversary Event
September 18 & 19, 2010
Open to all Camp alumni, the Camp Chief Hector YMCA's 80th Anniversary Event is a great opportunity to rekindle friendships and memories. For full details, see our website. |
The pool at Eau Claire YMCA will be closing for annual maintenance from 1pm Saturday, August 28 to 5:30am Monday, September 13.
The Crowfoot YMCA pool will be closing for annual maintenance from 10pm Sunday, August 22 to 5:30am, Monday, September 13.
The South YMCA pool will remain open until Sunday, September 5.
The Shawnessy YMCA pool will not be closing for maintenance and will remain open during the period other YMCA pools are closed.
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