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Michael & Georgia Miller
Venice Branch
701 Center Rd
Venice, FL 34285
(941)-492-9622
Warren Loranger
Englewood Branch
701 Medical Blvd
Englewood, FL 34223
(941)-475-1234 |
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Aquascapes Design, Inc. is a proud supporter of the South County Family YMCA because the YMCA is a national organization that helps children and families at the local level. When we contribute to the South County Family YMCA we know we are helping children and families right here in our hometown.
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| Issue: # 4 |
September/2007 |
| ENGLEWOOD: Pete Mason Memorial Golf Tournament |
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In memory of our dear friend, the late Pete Mason, the Englewood YMCA and the Mason Family have partnered together to host the 1st Annual Pete Mason Memorial Golf Tournament, to be held on Friday, November 2 at Boca Royale to benefit the Englewood Family YMCA Children and Families Scholarship Fund. 50% of the proceeds raised each year will be put into an endowment fund at the Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice so that the tournament and the scholarship fund will continue in Pete's memory for the good of local children for many years to come. Please participate in the tournament, or just make a contribution! For more information please call Kathryn Whalen at 941-228-1216 |
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VENICE: Venice Triathlon September 1, 2007 |
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Come out and see what it's all about this September 1st at Sharky's on the Pier starting at 7:30 am for the first wave of swimmers, cheer on the athletes (bring noise makers!), and start thinking joining us for the Tri a Try program in 2008! Guaranteed you'll be addicted!
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The South County Family YMCA was host to the 6th Annual Hawaiian Luau on Saturday, August 25, 2007. This annual friendraiser event is our way to say "THANK YOU" to all of our sponsors and donors. Close to 500 people attended and many local guests were able to see the new Michael & Georgia Miller Venice YMCA facility. This year over 50 sponsors, contributed to the success of the Luau helping to raise $12,000 to benefit the YMCA Children and Families Scholarship Fund. Seven tiki hut bars and nine local restaurants supplied a variety of great food and drinks. Local celebrity musicians, "The Cryin' Shames" and DJ Jay Goodley kept the crowd grooving and dancing throughout the night. On behalf of the South County Family YMCA we would like to thank everyone who attended and contributed to this fabulous event. It is through the generosity of people like you that the YMCA is able to continue building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.
 6th ANNUAL HAWAIIAN LUAU
VENICE YACHT CLUB
2007 TIKI HUT CHAMPIONS |
| VENICE: Active Older Adult Focus Group |
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Are you an Active Older Adult (AOA)? If so, we want to hear from you. The SCF YMCA is in the planning process of creating a menu of offerings geared toward the active, vital 55+ community. But we don't want to go it alone - we want your input about what types of fitness classes, social events, groups, trips, and educational opportunities you are the most interested in.
In Venice, there will be focus group meetings on Monday, September 10th at 9:30 AM and Tuesday, September 11th at 10:30 AM. Please attend either of these focus groups to speak up for what activities you would like to see brought to your YMCA.
Two focus groups have already met in Englewood, but there is still plenty of time to register your opinion. Please contact Jennifer Tucker (jtucker@veniceymca.org), Deb Betterly (dbetterly@veniceymca.org) or Eva Scherer (escherer@engymca.org) in Englewood and let them know your ideas. |
| ENGLEWOOD: September Wellness Updates |
¨ Pre-teen Fitness! Join us for this fun kid friendly cardiovascular and strength training program for pre-teens ages 11 & 12. You too can workout with Mom or Dad if you take this course and pass the two quizzes with the help of one our personal coaches.
¨ Free BOSU Clinics! Have you ever seen that weird half ball with a base thing in the gym and wondered how in the world could you add that to your workout? Don't be intimidated- embracing the BOSU will dramatically enhance your results. We give free clinics every Saturday from 11-12. Watch a short video and demonstration followed by a trial of your own on the ball!
¨ Girls On The Run- Coming to girls ages 8-12 this Fall! This is a 12 week program in which we build character through social, emotional and physical activities while training for a 5K run! Our Fall session starts August 27 and ends in the 5K run in November. Call Eva Scherer for more details.
¨ Jump Start!- Get in shape for the Holidays. Starting the week of September 8- get your Wellness Profile in the beginning , middle and end of the program. Throughout you will get Personal Coaching by our Wellness staff and receive nutritional and fitness handouts. Earn points for positive changes made to your health and towards reaching your personalized goals and receive a t-shirt at the end saying "Y" Jump Start? For Life.
¨ Group Personal Training-Save money and group train with a personal trainer.
¨ Zumba!- Monica Palanza is back in action! We will resume Zumba this Friday, August 24 at the drop in fee of $7 per class and register for the next full session starting August 31.Classes will be offered in the morning and evening.
Members $39 Program Participants $45; for eight sessions or continue to pay the drop in fee of $7. Monica Palanza is certified through Zumba Inc. and trained and taught in Miami, Florida. These Latin dance moves are choreographed into an amazing workout that will get your heart rate up to at least 65% of your maximum heart rate, effectively burning calories and fat!. You'll have a blast the whole time so come shake it with Monica! |
| VENICE & ENGLEWOOD: Jump Start! |
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"Jump Start!" your Fall Fitness Program!
Get in great shape for the holidays! Program Starts Sept. 10th!
Program Includes:
Þ A Wellness Profile
Þ Initial, middle and ending fitness assessments, including body fat analysis.
Þ Suggestions for lifestyle changes to make and hands on goal setting.
Þ Suggestions for how to manage obstacles!
Þ Weekly nutrition handouts.
Þ Weekly 15 minute check-ins with a personal coach
Þ A T-shirt to all participants who finish the 10 weeks and make at least one positive lifestyle change!
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VENICE: September Wellness Updates |
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· Pre-teen Fitness classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:15-7:00 pm for 4 weeks each month. Pre-teen ages 11 and 12 will have fun learning proper from and a great new fitness routine safe for their age group using the Bosu, stability balls, hand weights and more. They will also learn how to properly use the cardio machines as well as proper wellness center etiquette. Once they've completed the 4 weeks, they will take a test to show what they've learned and receive their certification to use the Wellness Center with a parent. Each new session will begin the first Monday of each month. $35.00 for members only.
· New ZUMBA Times and Dates!: Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:00-11:00 am, September 12th through November 2nd and Monday and Fridays at 6:30-7:30 pm September 5th through October 29th. ZUMBA IS NOW FREE TO MEMBERS! Non-members must register and pay $69.00 for the 8 week session or pay an $8.00 drop in fee.
· New Women's Wellness Nutrition Series Continues! Offered at noon and 5:30 on the following dates: September 11th-"Eating Organic", and September 18th-"Maintaining Healthy Change" Presented by Heather Richmond, R.D. Meets in Classroom B. Sign up at the Front Desk! $5.00 drop in fee per session.
· Walking Challenge! Free to members. Sign up in the binder at the front desk. Keep track of miles in binder. Earn 100 mile, 500 mile and 1000 mile t-shirts! Free beginner program handout available. Start now!
· Breath and Yoga Workshop will be Monday September 10th at 7:00 pm with Nancy Zampella. This workshop is free to members, but you must call to register by calling 941-492-9622, ext. 145
· Fat: What No One is Telling You DVD will be shown Thursday, September 20th at 7:00 pm. Good for families to watch together. FREE to members but you must register by calling 941-492-9622, ext. 141
· Calvin's Extreme Kickboxing! For Men and Women ages 13 to adult! Come and learn the amazing World of Muay Thai and Sanshou Kick boxing! Get fit with kick boxing moves that use your hands, elbows, feet and knees in a one hour fun filled class! According to one of the participants "The best workout I've ever had!" Mondays and Wednesday evenings at 7:30 and Saturdays at 9:00 am in Studio B. This class is now FREE to members. Come and check it out!
· Kids Tae Kwon Do days and times will change starting September 4th will be Tuesday and Thursday, Beginners/ Intermediates, 3:45-4:45 pm. Tuesday and Thursday, Advanced, 4:45-6:00 pm. The rest of the schedule will remain the same (adults).
· Jump Start! Your Fall Fitness Program! And get in great shape for the holidays! Program includes a wellness profile, and initial, middle and ending fitness assessment, suggestions for lifestyle changes and hands on goal setting, suggestions for managing obstacles, weekly nutrition handouts, and a t-shirt to all participants who complete the 10 weeks! Starts September 10th. Please register by September 3rd in case we need a physician's clearance to start.
Cost: $29.00 members, $39.00 non-members.
· Boot Camp! Our most popular class! The next session starts September 10th to October 19. The class is Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays at 5:30-6:30 am. This is serious fitness and serious fun. You will improve your endurance and cardiovascular fitness, your strength and agility, and your flexibility. All ages and levels of fitness welcome. A healthier, leaner, stronger you is just around the corner! Cost: $49.00 members, $69.00 non-members. |
| VENICE: Family Fun Night |
Family Fun Night
"Carribean Treasure Hunt"
Friday, September 21, 2007
6PM-8PM
YMCA Venice Branch
FREE
The South County Family YMCA, Venice Branch, will host an Open House "Carribbean Treasure Hunt." Parents and children will follow a treasure map to discover different areas of program opportunities around the YMCA. Back to school supplies will be given out at each station. Treasure hunt will end around the pool area with free hotdogs, chips and drinks. |
| ENGLEWOOD: Fall Sports Registration |
The Englewood YMCA is now registering for all fall sports programs. There is a variety of activities for all ages. Youth Soccer begins on September 8th for boys and girls ages 4-12. Games are played on Saturdays with one weekly practice. Monthly golf lessons also begin in September. Each session consist of four 1 hour lessons held on Wednesday nights at Rotonda Palms Golf and Country Club.
Returning this fall are Youth Tennis lessons and the Pioneer Day 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. Tennis Lessons are held Saturday mornings at Lemon Bay High School. Children will be broken into 3 groups by age and skill level. Children ages 8 to 15 can sign up for 4 lessons per session. The 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will be held Monday September 3rd. There are two age divisions for boys and girls. The JV division is for 11-14 year olds and the Varsity Division consists of ages 15-17. All participants will receive a free t-shirt with trophies going to 1st and 2nd place in each division.
We didn't forget about the adults this fall. Monday nights 18 and up Volleyball will be held from 6:00-8:30 starting September 10th. This program is free to YMCA members. On Wednesday nights, Men's League Basketball returns. Each team will play an eight week season with playoffs to follow. Team registration is $350 or $50 for an individual.
For more information, please click here |
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ENGLEWOOD: Med Explorers |
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If you are in High School and are interested in going into the health field, this program is for you! You can explore the many different departments of Englewood Community Hospital. Starting September 17 and going through September 21, 2007 you will meet your group leader at the Englewood Family YMCA and walk over to the hospital to experience a different department each day from 4 to 5p.m.
Program Fee: $10 per person for ALL community participants | |
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