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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
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| YMCA Fun Fact |
Did you know that the YMCA is 164 years old?
The Young Men's Christian Association formed in London in June 1844 by George Williams and his colleagues in order to create a positive environment to "extend God's grace".
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| VENICE & ENGLEWOOD YMCA
GROUP FITNESS CLASS SCHEDULES |
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| Nutrition Tip #6:
A Fun & Healthy Summer For Kids
by Josie Lodrigue, RD, LD/N
Ball games, swimming, ice cream trucks, no school -- sounds like the perfect summer!! But add those nachos at the ball game, high fat snacks at the pool, endless ice cream, increased snacking, and nonstop lounging, and that can lead to a not-so-healthy summer. So what can parents do to help kids eat smart and stay healthy this summer? Click here to read the full article |
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Since 1988, CNB has been providing consistent personal service to the greater Venice area. With five convenient locations, attractive hours of operation and free online banking, along with our partners in the fields of insurance and investment counseling, we are here to serve all of your financial needs. Our employees, who are also owners of the bank, live in the service area and understand the needs of their community. Local ownership and management allows for the type of personalized service that you are unlikely to receive from large banks whose corporate offices are in distant cities.
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Truex Preferred Construction opened its doors for business in May 2005. They follow their mission statement that states that they "will be known for "Doing the right Thing" for their customers, suppliers, and their community. Quality construction, customer service and satisfaction is the cornerstone of their business. They promise to provide personalized service to all those with whom they do business and together build dreams and relationships.
Click here to read more!
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July Special:
Buy a large smoothie for the price of a medium!
Venice Branch YMCA |
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HOURS:
Mon-Thurs 8am to 8pm
Fri 8am to 6pm
Sat 8am to 2pm
Sun CLOSED | |
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| VENICE: 7th Annual Hawaiian Luau!!! |
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SAVE-THE-DATE!!!
7th Annual Hawaiian Luau
Venice Branch YMCA poolside
Saturday, August 23, 2008
7pm-11pm
What's happening this year?
- Special Guest Performance by "The Cryin' Shames"
(Bob Klingbeil, Jim Clinch, Don Hay, Andy Richardson, Gary & Marie Wilson performing FRAC -Folk, Rock and Country, and entertaining you as only they can!)
- Plus a "DJ" spinning the latest hits for some cool dancing and poolside fun!
- Delicious food from a variety of local restaurants
- Raffles and prizes!
- Traditional "Tiki Huts" serving up some of your favorite libations!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!!
Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased by phone or at the front desk of the Venice or Englewood YMCA.
(Must be 21 or older to attend)
Proceeds from this event benefit the YMCA Children and Family Scholarship Fund.
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VENICE & ENGLEWOOD: YMCA Benefits from Kiwanis' Mission to Change the World One Child and One Community at a Time |
Pictured left to right: Dale Carson, Kiwanis Club; Ken Modzelewski, YMCA CEO; Julia Steele, YMCA Development Director, and children from the YMCA Preschool.
(Venice, FL, June 25, 2008) - Seeing truly is believing. Just ask Dale Carson and Tom Stephan of the Venice Kiwanis Club, who recently presented Ken Modzelewski, CEO of the South County Family YMCA with a check for $1,800 in support of youth programming. After touring the newly renovated YMCA Youth Activity Center, which used to be the old fitness center, they saw firsthand the positive impact the Venice YMCA has on area youth. "I was so impressed by the numbers of kids running around doing so many really great activities. Swimming, rock climbing, dancing, you name it," quipped Tom. "I knew the Y had summer camps for kids, but until we took the tour, we really had no idea just how much the YMCA has to offer these kids." And thanks to the generosity of the Venice Kiwanis Club, any child in the community can participate, regardless of their ability to pay.
The Venice Kiwanis Club is an organization of service and community-minded individuals who volunteer their time in support of children and young adults in our community and around the world. Kiwanis also plays a special role in developing future generations of leaders by sponsoring a K-Kids clubs at elementary school level, Builders Clubs in middle school, Key Clubs in high school, and Circle K clubs at the collegiate level. All of these Kiwanis youth programs teach community service and leadership skills to young people. To learn more about the Kiwanis Club of Venice, call Tom Stephan at 493-2345. Club meets Wednesdays at noon at the Holiday House in Venice. |
| VENICE: Women's Resource Center Open House |
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Attention members! The Venice office of the Women's Resource Center of Sarasota County is officially open in the Youth Activity Center on the YMCA campus! The Women's Resource Center is a not-for-profit organization that has been serving the woman of our community for over 25 years. Their services include the Challenge program, career & peer counseling and educational scholarships.
Please call 941-485-9724 for more information regarding programs and services.
From left to right: Grady Hough; YMCA Board Chair, Sharon Monk; Women's Resource Center Board Chair, Janice Zarro; Women's Resource Center Executive Director and Ken Modzelewski, YMCA President and CEO. |
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YMCA 2008 SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION
Bring these forms with you on the first day of camp or turn them in at the YMCA front desk before starting camp. They are needed in order to participate.
For more information, please call the Venice Branch YMCA at 941-492-9622 or Englewood Branch YMCA at 941-475-1234
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| VENICE: July Wellness Updates |
New! Beginner Free Motion Classes! Due to popular demand, we've added another day! This class is an introduction to Free Motion Fitness strength training focusing on proper posture and movements needed to perform the exercises correctly. Free Motion machines are specifically constructed to provide challenging exercises for all users to improve balance, agility, posture and performance in daily and sports activities. Now, two 6 week sessions to choose from! Tuesdays, starting July 8th for 6 weeks at 11:00 am and Fridays, starting July 11th for 6 weeks at 11:00 am. One class a week is $10.00 for the whole session, 2 classes a week is $20.00 for the whole session. $15.00 and $30.00 for non-members. Registrations now available at the front desk!
New!!!! Starting June 4th! POWER YOGA! Be prepared to sweat!-This is not a traditional yoga class. It focuses more on the fitness side of yoga. This class uses yoga poses to help strengthen and tone the muscles while increasing flexibility. Some poses will flow quickly into a series to get the heart rate up, while others will be held. Instructor: Chris Vish. Wednesday and Friday mornings at 8:45 am and Thursday evening at 6:15 pm in Studio A.
Individual Nutritional Education Consultations! 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, fitness instructor, and sports nutritionist 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, goals and 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.
JUNE Wellness Lecture Series: Tuesday, July 1st at 6:00-7:00pm in Classroom B, "Supplements", will be presented by our Registered Dietician, Megan Witt. Tuesday, July 8th, "Metabolism" with Terri Burks. Thursday, July 10th at 10:00-11:00am in classroom B "Cardiac Health" will be presented by our Cardiac Nurse Julie Tickle. Free to our members, members may invite guests.
Hearing Aid Cleaning and Check: Hearing Loss is one disability people aren't hearing about! But, it affects 31 million Americans! It is often called the invisible disease. A representative from Beltone Hearing Care Center will be available at the YMCA on Tuesday, July 22nd, 9-11 am in the conference room to do a screening, hearing aid checks and cleanings and answer questions. Free to members. Sign up sheet at the front desk. Limited to the first 25 people to sign up.
New! What is NHRT? Join pharmacist Jeff Young on Thursday, July 17th at 6:00 pm in classroom B for an informal, informative, free seminar about the uses and benefits of Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy. Please sign up at the front desk only if you plan to attend. Free to members and guests.
New! Guitar Lessons! All ages Welcome! Learn an easy method for learning how to play the guitar that is pure fun and designed to teach beginners how to play their favorite melodies and teach more advanced players how to solo more melodically. Monday evenings starting August 11, at 5:00-6:00pm and 6:10-7:10pm in Classroom B for 6 weeks. Free to members ($10.00 charge for printed handouts and a CD, $20.00 non-members) Sign up sheet a front desk only if you plan to attend-space will be limited. Instructor: Greg Byler.
New! Mega Memory Class! Learn an easy method for memorizing items on a list such as: To-do lists, shopping items, things to memorize for a test, or just to impress your friends and family! Designed to improve mental wellness and quality of life! Monday evenings at 5:00-6:00pm Classroom B starting July 7th. Free to members ($5.00 charge for materials) Sign up sheet a front desk if you plan to attend-space will be limited. Instructor: Greg Byler.
Pre-teen Fitness certification classes will not meet in June and July. Pre-teens (ages 11 and 12) who want to get certified to use the fitness center must attend at least 2 weeks of Pre-teen Fitness Camp this summer in order to qualify for the test and certification. Pre-teens 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 plus a lot more! They will also learn how to properly use the cardio machines as well as proper wellness center etiquette. Once they pass, they will be able to use the wellness center with a parent. The next evening group sessions will resume in August.
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 1:45-2:45 pm. Register at front desk. First come, first serve according to spots available.
For more information on the above wellness programs, please contact Deb Betterly, Venice YMCA Wellness Director, at 941-492-9622 ext. 145 or dbetterly@veniceymca.org |
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Refresh your exercise routine!
Feeling stale? Not seeing results? You may need a refresher on the basics or some new ideas to jump start your routine. Come in for a complimentary session with a Personal Coach to get back on track.
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| ENGLEWOOD: July Wellness Updates |
Zumba is Back! Continuing the party through summer, Zumba is now offered throughout July and August on Monday and Thursday evenings by Chantel Bex. Register per session or by the day. Call Eva Scherer for details on program fees. Ditch the workout and join the party!
10th Annual Englewood Triathlon! ¼ mile swim, 14 mile bike, 5K run,July 19th is the date- join us for a complimentary pre- race dinner at the Englewood YMCA on Friday July 18 sponsored by Farlow's On The Water. Call Eva Scherer for dinner details.941-475-1234
Bikini Bottom Blowout! Kick start your metabolism and get out of a slump--3 hours of hard core calorie burning Boot Camp and Pilates on the ball is sure to kick your bikini bottom! Register by July 11 for the Saturday, July 12 class starting at 8:30 am. Cost is $25 for YMCA members and space is limited- so get up and go!
June is National Women's Health Month! Free health tips! Complimentary Seminar on Women and Strength Training and Strength Training for Osteoporosis. Call for dates and times.
Genetics and blood types are the key to good nutrition, supporting weight loss and weight management - just ask Lee Reid of Reid's Nutrition Center. Interested in a complimentary nutritional seminar based on Lee's copious years of experience and the Eat Right for Your Blood Type method? Get it right - ask your local expert. Call for seminar details. Eva Scherer 941-475-1234.
Group Personal Training! Getting bored working out alone? Need a more affordable way to get personal training? Here is the answer- GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING! Work out with a group of other members looking to achieve a common goal. Classes currently being offered on Wednesday evenings at 6:15pm. Ditch the boredom- join the party!
New! Got a half hour on your lunch break to shave off some calories? Half Hour Personal Training sessions offered at reasonable rates with your success in mind. Call Eva Scherer for details. 941-475-1434.
Personal Training Summer Special! Buy 5 sessions and get 5 sessions free! Call to reserve- there is one personal trainer assigned to this so get it while it lasts!
Pre Teen Fitness! FUN! FUN! FUN! A cardiovascular exercise that is kid friendly including strength training, flexibility, group games, healthy eating education and more! This is a great way to introduce your pre-teen to the proper concepts of healthy living in a fun, safe and and motivational setting. Fitness starts early in life with good habits to last a lifetime. Groups meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:15pm every month. The teen must complete 6 of 8 sessions in the month't time and pass the quizzes (with assistance if needed). This is a mandatory class for members ages 11 and 12, prior to using the wellness center.
New! Private Kickboxing! Need one on one to get in shape? A work out provided by Calvin will be sure to kick your metabolism up! Call to arrange private sessions! You can visit Calvin's class in Englewood on Thursday's evenings at 6:30pm.
Back again- Pilates Privates with Eva! Train like the stars and have your own Pilates routine developed for you. Pilates can shape your troubled middle area the way it should be. Also offered with this nutritional and cardio recommendations for a well rounded plan of attack!
Massage Special with Debbie Brothers! Summer special includes $10 off the regular price of an hour massage.
For more information on the above wellness programs, please contact Eva Scherer, Englewood YMCA Wellness Director at 941-475-1234 or escherer@engymca.com |
| VENICE: YMCA Staff Luncheon |
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The South County Family YMCA hosted a BBQ luncheon on Thursday, June 26, 2008 for all of the employees. The YMCA held a raffle drawing for a chance to win a steak lunch. Raffle winners were YMCA Camp Victory counselors Greg Tamm & Jordan Lee. |
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New Member Surveys
If you recently joined our YMCA family, be on the lookout for our New Member Survey coming to your email inbox. In an effort to provide you with the best services and facilities, we ask that you take a moment to answer the questions and let us know how we are doing. Thanks!
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| VENICE: YMCA Student Wellness Initiative |
Did you know that over 19% of Sarasota County youth between the ages of 6 and 11 is overweight or obese? This number has more than tripled in the last 30 years and it is continuing to grow. Despite state-mandated physical activity in schools, healthier vending machine options and even the birth of "active" videos gaming devices, our children are getting more and more unhealthy. And unhealthy kids become unhealthy adults, suffering from serious, often life-threatening medical conditions at younger and younger ages. This may be the first generation that does not out-live their parents.
The South County YMCA's Student Wellness Initiative was created to address this growing crisis. Our philosophy is that the obesity epidemic has many sources and it will take a multi-pronged approach to affect change in individuals, families and communities.
In our 30 years in the Venice community, the SCF YMCA has build solid relationships with our local schools and gained the trust of the Sarasota and Charlotte County School Boards. Because of these good relationships, we are able to coordinate efforts and partner with local schools to provide wellness education and physical activity classes to students during their school day. Thanks to a generous grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice, the YMCA-presented classes will greatly increase the amount of wellness/nutrition information and physical activity students receive daily without the schools incurring any additional costs.
Click here to read more on the Student Wellness Initiative |
| VENICE: YMCA Welcomes New Staff |
| The South County Family YMCA is pleased to welcome 4 professionals to our staff to work with the Student Wellness Initiative.
Josie Lodrigue is our new registered dietitian. Josie will be developing and implementing our new family fitness programs and afterschool nutrition programs.
Laura Coffman, Jennifer Kilkenny and James McMahn are all certified physical education teachers. They will be creating and teaching an innovative curriculum based on fitness and nutrition principles for grades 3-5 at Laurel Nokomis, Garden, Taylor Ranch and Venice Elementary schools in the fall.
The YMCA is proud to announce our new Sports Director, Joe Whelton. Mr. Whelton is a graduate of the University of Connecticut, Class of 1978. In college, Joe had a 4 year basketball scholarship. He was captain of the mens team in 1978 and received the Bob Cousy Award for the best point guard in college. Mr. Whelton has also been a professional basketball coach for 25 years in Europe. He has worked as a National Coach in England, Switzerland and Germany. |
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!
The Venice YMCA preschool was invited to be participate in the All Faiths Food Bank Growing Healthy Kids Program for the 2008-2009 year. This is a free program which focuses on preschool nutrition, physical activity, gardening and healthy snacks. The program's aim is to teach children ages 3-5 and their families the importance of eating nutritious foods and being physically active. The preschool will receive a wealth of free nutrition and gardening activities for the classrooms.
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| VENICE: 4-Week Pilot Family Weight Loss Program |
We are currently looking for families (one parent and one or more children between the ages of 8 and 12) interested in participating in a 4-week pilot family weight loss program. This program has been designed by our staff dietitian and exercise physiologist. It includes group nutritional counseling, group fitness classes and individual fitness coaching. The commitment is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 - 7 PM, July 15th - August 7th. There is no charge to families participating in the pilot. We do ask for your feedback and comments as we are trying to make this program the best we can. The new family weight loss program is part of our YMCA's Student Wellness Initiative.
Please contact Josie Lodrigue, YMCA Registered Dietitian, at 941-492-9622 ext 161 if you would be interested in participating. |
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ENGLEWOOD: Englewood YMCA 2008 Triathlon |
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Saturday, July 19, 2008
Chadwick Park, Englewood Beach- Shelter 2
1/4 mile swim point to point in beautiful Gulf Ocean
14 mile bike ride up Beach Road- beautiful views!
5K race to the finish- fast, hard & flat!
Complimentary Pre-race Pasta Dinner Kick-off Friday July 18 to first 50 RSVP participants.
Dinner sponsored by Farlow's On The Water and held at Englewood YMCA 5-7 PM during packet pick up.
Awards After Party located at Farlow's On The Water, 10:30 AM. Complimentary bottled sport drinks, healthy lunches available for special prices.
Register at www.active.com or at the Englewood YMCA, 701 Medical Blvd in Englewood.
Cost: Individual $60 by June 30, $70 by July 16, $80 Race Day
Relay Teams $120 by June 30, $140 by July 16, $160Race Day
For more information, please contact Eva Scherer, Englewood YMCA Wellness Director, at 941-475-1234 or escherer@engymca.org |
| VENICE: Venice YMCA 2008 Triathlon |
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400 meter swim ** 8 mile bike ** 5K Run
Sunday, August 31st (Labor Day Weekend)
Location: Sharky's on the Pier
Start time: 7:30 am sharp!
Complimentary Breakfast put on by Sharky's on the Pier for all athletes!
Tervis Tumbler awards!
Great long sleeve t-shirts!
Cost: Individual $60 before August 1st, $70 after August 1st, $80 Race Day
Relay Teams $120 before August 1st, $140 after August 1st, $160 Race Day
Register on www.active.com or www.trifind.com
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