VENICE: Black Tie Auction February 9, 2008!

 

South County Family YMCA

21st Annual Black Tie Dinner & Auction

"An Asian Night in Black & White"

Saturday, February 9, 2008

 

 

Left to Right: Stephen Hazeltine, Michelle Hazeltine (Honorary Chair), George Pickhardt, Jean Pickhardt (Event Co-Chair), Jeff Young, Sarah Young (Event Co-Chair)

 

Over 400 guests attended Venice's premier social event, the 21st Annual  Venice YMCA Black Tie,  themed "An Asian Night in Black & White" on Saturday, February 9th.  $140,000 was raised to benefit the YMCA's Children and Family Scholarship fund.  The South County Family YMCA is much more than just a fabulous fitness center, providing $518,129 in scholarship assistance last year to low income families in Venice and Englewood, primarily for full-time childcare.   Honorary Chair Michelle Hazeltine, and Co-Chairs Jean Pickhardt and Sarah Young hosted the elegant evening, complete with table centerpieces of live asian goldfish in crystal vases and an asian lion dance performance.  Special guests Congressman Vern Buchanan and wife Sandy donated a personal visit to the Congressman's  Washington, DC office, which raised $8,000 in the live auction.

Tom & Annette Dignam with Georgia & Mike Miller

·        St. Patty's Day 8K-Come out and join the fun!  Sharky's on the Pier and the Venice Y are partnering up for a great event!  Breakfast (green eggs!) for all participants, a beautiful loop course that starts and ends at Sharky's, awards 6 deep all age group in 5 year categories.  Plus overall, masters, grand masters and senior grand masters trophies!  T-shirts to the first 150 to register.  Saturday March 15^th, 8:00 am sharp! $15.00 for pre-reg. (before March 1^st), $20.00 after March 1^st, $25.00 day of race.  Register at the YMCA or online at Active.com.  Call Deb Betterly for more info at 941375-9113.

·         New! Nutritional Education Sessions!Need help with how to eat healthier? 
Need a more affordable way to get some nutrition education? Here is your answer! Nutritional Education Sessions with Terri!!!  Terri is a nurse and fitness instructor with an extensive nutrition background and she works closely with our staff R.D.  She will help you create an  eating plan that fits your needs and your lifestyle.  Nutritional Consulting Fees: 1 session $40.00, 5 sessions $190.00, 10 sessions $360.00, Youth Rate (12-18 yrs.): $35.00.  Contact Terri at the YMCA at 941-321-8176 to schedule your individual nutrition sessions.  

·         New Yoga Seminar! YOGA FOR THE HEART February 9, 2008.  10:30 am- 12:30 pm
February is the month for lovers. Treat your heart right and you can have a nice long, healthy relationship with it and with everyone else. Nancy will show you how yoga can improve your circulation and breathing, and how a balanced yoga practice will place you firmly in your heart, a place from which you can act with compassion and love.  Pre-registration required, call 492-9622.  $20 members, $30 non-members. Registration required by Thursday, February 7.

·       Next Basic Training Boot Camp Scheduled!: Serious fitness, serious results!  This class will help you improve your endurance, strength and agility.  All ages and levels of fitness welcome.  A healthier, leaner, stronger you is just around the corner!  6 Weeks Starting March 10^th -April 18^th.   5:30-6:30 AM, Monday, Wednesday and Friday in Studio B and outside.  There will also be an evening session 5:30-6:30 PM on the same Days.  Members: $49.00, Non-members: $69.00

·      Pre-teen Fitness classes meet Wednesday evenings at 6:15-7:00 pm for 4 weeks each month.  The next session starts February 6^th to February 27^th.  Pre-teen ages 11 and 12 will have fun learning proper form 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.  $25.00 for members only. 

·         Kids ZUMBA!  This fun new class for kids will include great music and dancing!  Think "High School Musical"!  You won't believe how much fun exercise can be and how good you can really dance! Tuesdays at 4:15pm with instructor Nicole Burnham.  Free to members. 

·         Group Circuit Training-Circuit Express! Do you need more accountability and to have someone push you beyond what you would normally do on your own? Then this class is for you!  It is a small group (4-8) doing circuit style training for strength and cardio using the free motion and various cardio stations in training intervals.  Led by certified personal trainer Lucia Elsadek.  Members only.  $10.00 per class, 10 classes for $85.00 or 20 classes for $170.00.  Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00-2:00 pm.  Register at front desk.  First come, first serve according to spots available. 

·        New! Fitness Tennis!  Fitness Tennis is an exciting group tennis activity featuring drills to give players of all abilities an ultimate, high energy workout.  Classes are held on Mondays, beginning December 3^rd from 9:15-10;15.  Classes will be at Stoneybrook at Venice Community Center tennis courts and limited in size so register early by calling Nicole Burnham at 941-306-9666.  $10.00 per class paid to the instructor. 

·         Team Tiara.  If you are thinking about running or walking in the Sarasota half or full marathon in March, consider being a part of Team Tiara and using the power of running to make a difference for our local girls.  This is the charity running "leg" for Girls on the Run, Int. and donations will go to our local council.  Just 3 simple steps:  1.  Pay $26.00 to participate in Team Tiara.  2.  Register for the half or full marathon.  3.  Raise a minimum of $262.00 by getting friends and family to sponsor you $1.00 or $2.00 per mile.  Sign up now by calling Deb Betterly, Wellness Director, at 941-492-9622.  Free t-shirt, singlet and other gifts for those who participate!

 For more information on the above fitness programs, please contact Venice Wellness Director, Deb Betterly at 941-492-9622 ext. 145 or dbetterly@veniceymca.org

The YMCA has a team for the annual United Way Walk-A-Thon on Saturday, February 23, 2008. For more information to walk on the YMCA team contact Denita at 941-375-9122.

The YMCA Child Care Center on Center Rd will have their Annual Trike-A-Thon on Saturday, March 1, 2008.  Proceeds will be donated to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.  If you wish to volunteer or donate please contact Denita or Jennifer at 941-375-9122

YMCA Spring Break Camp (March 24-28) for children K-8th students at various YMCA locations. Registrations begin on 3/1/2008 at the YMCA front desk. Fees are $15 per day for members and $20 per day for non-members.