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Introducing the Y at Oak Park
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Starting September 24, the YMCA of Oakville is excited to launch some of our most popular programs for children, teens and adults at  the brand new home of the Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre in north Oakville. By offering YMCA programs at Oak Park, we are working towards achieving one of the strategic directions in our new strategic plan -- to extend our reach to more residents and neighbourhoods in Oakville.
YMCA Oak Park programs are open to both members and non-members* and include Adult Yoga Fitness, Adult Boot Camp, Youth Boot Camp, ArtHouse at the Y Presents Off Broadway and the Street Dance Crew, plus some upcoming P.A. Day programs. Check out our Oak Park Schedule for complete information and register today!
Visit the YMCA Booth at the Oak Park Fall Fair
on September 8!
Don't forget to visit us at the Oak Park Fall Fair on Saturday September 8! We'll have demos, exciting give-aways, contest prizes, some fun activities for the kids and much more! Don't miss this fun family event!
*Some fees may apply.
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September Renovations
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In keeping with our promise to maintain the Peter Gilgan Family YMCA in "as new" condition for you, we'll be reinvesting in some facility areas in early September.
Renovation schedule September 4-16
Wellness Centre - CLOSED Tuesday, Sept. 4 only
Change rooms - Open Sept. 4-16, with changes occurring after hours, however temporary closures may occur.
Pools - CLOSED for annual maintenance from Sept. 4-16
Wellness Centre free weights area - Partially closed during the week of Sept. 17. Exact timing to be confirmed.
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We Need your Opinion!
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If your child attended one of our YMCA day camps this summer, we're asking for your help by filling out a short survey.
Your opinion is very important to us and will directly influence our future day camp operations, so please take the time to share your feedback.
Responses will be completely confidential and reported in aggregate only. If you had more than one child in camp this summer, you need only complete one survey, keeping in mind your total impressions based on all experiences.
Click to go to the Online Survey now. You can also download a hard copy of the survey by visiting our camp survey page here. If you have already completed a survey, we thank you for your time! Note: This survey will be available online until September 7, 2012. |
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Inspiring Peace in our Community
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Do you know an ordinary person or group in our community who demonstrates a vision and an extraordinary commitment to making our world more peaceful and just? These people are models for our community. Peace is their main focus, and they invest incredible energy in bringing it to life. These people are peacemakers and they inspire us.
Community peacemakers think peace, they do it and they inspire peace in those around them. If you know someone like this, recognize their selfless efforts by nominating them for a YMCA Peace Medallion by September 24. Visit YMCA Peace Week to nominate your peacemaker.
YMCA Community Breakfast for Peace
Thursday, November 22
We're so excited to have Spencer West, recently featured on CTV for his recent climb up Mount Kilimanjaro, as our keynote speaker at our YMCA Community Breakfast for Peace. Don't miss this chance to hear his inspiring story!
YMCA Peace Week
November 18-24
Mark your calendars for our annual YMCA Peace Week. We'll have lots of exciting peace-themed activities for everyone, so stay tuned!
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| Keeping your Kids Healthy this Fall | |
According to the 2012 Report Card from Active Healthy Kids Canada, 46% of Canadian kids get three hours or less of active play per week. But there are some simple ways you can make fitness a priority on your weekly "to do list". How about enlisting your kids to help with yard clean-up or taking a family walk?
Read more tips, plus learn how we can help you at Keeping Kids Active.
Check out our new Fall Registered Program Guide!
Fall Registered Programs Guide is now available online!
Register today for fall programs!
 Healthy Lunch Ideas
- Dips are always popular. Pack hummus or vegetable dip with some veggies, mini pita bread, or whole wheat crackers.
- Pack yogurt with some cut fruit in a separate containers so kids can have fun dipping it or adding it to the yogurt.
- Use darker green lettuce or spinach in sandwiches or wraps because it has more nutrients.
- Wholewheat wraps! Try cream cheese, leftover chicken or ham, cucumbers and cheese.
Get your kids involved too! Dedicate time each night to get them involved and offer them options to choose from. By asking them what they want, they actually may want to eat it!
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Save the Date!
YMCA World Challenge
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Join us on Saturday October 13 for the YMCA World Challenge: 2012 Hoop Springs Eternal.
This exciting, new YMCA initiative will share our YMCA story by mobilizing 5 million people on the same day across the globe. But most important, it will be a day to show everyone how we are working to empower young people to transform their communities using culture, sports, education, exchange programs, spiritual development and more.
Why Basketball?
Did you know that Basketball is a YMCA invention dating back to 1812.
Special Sneak Peek: The Raptors 40' locker room replica will be here for you to tour and we'll host a Raptors Learn to Dribble clinic. Stay tuned for more details!
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YMCA Youth Leaders
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They advocate for special needs children, engage youth in volunteerism, tutor students to be successful within their academics and are dedicated to serving global communities.
In August, four of our outstanding YMCA youth leaders, Matthew Ellies, Natasha Ng, Jonny De Oliveira and Michelle Ng, were awarded the Peter Gilgan Leadership Award for their outstanding contributions to the YMCA and the Oakville community.
Each youth leader received financial support up to $2,500 to assist them in their studies and help them to continue to make an impact in our community. Visit Peter Gilgan Leadership Award to read more about the award recipients and their contributions.
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Events Calendar
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Fall Program Schedule
Sept. 4-Jan. 6
Visit us at the
Oak Park Fall Fair
September 8
September Renovations
start September 4-16
Wellness Center CLOSED September 4
Sept. 4-16
Fall Registered Programs
September 11
Nordic Pole Walking
September 15
10K Running Clinic
Family Zumba
Basketball TAG Together as Girls
September 16
Soccer Multi-sport
September 18 & 19
Mother Goose
Pools OPEN & swim lessons resume September 17
YMCA at Oak Park Neighbourhood Centreprograms start September 24
Peace Medallion Nominations close September 24
HDSB and HCDSB
October 5
YMCA World Challenge
October 13
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| September is National Arthritis Awareness Month | |
Did you know?
There are more than 100 different conditions related to Arthritis.
Prevention Tip:
Good nutrition and regular exercise are vital in managing arthritis. You are actually "feeding" your joints when you're active, and the cartilage (which protects the bones) depends on the movement of joints to absorb nutrients -- and relieve pain.
To find out more about arthritis, visit the Arthritis Society. |
Fall Programs
| Fall Program Schedule
Pick up a copy at the Membership Services Desk or view online.
Fall Registered Programs Guide
now available online! Register today for fall programs!
The YMCA at Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre
Check out the programs we're offering at this location in north Oakville.
For more information, contact our Membership Services Desk. |
YMCA of Oakville
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Mission: The YMCA of Oakville is a charity that strengthens community in spirit, mind and body. Charitable Registration # 11906 4400 RR0001 410 Rebecca Street Oakville, ON L6K 1K7 905-845-3417 ymcaofoakville.com
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