Have you registered for Swim for Diabetes? Swim weekend is just 5 days away but there is still time to sign up. Help us pool together for a good cause!

Kick off Swim Weekend!

Join us Friday April 20 at SPIRE Institute in Geneva to kick off Swim for Diabetes weekend with a rootbeer float at Float-In Movie Night featuring the movie Dolphin Tale. Bring your own float and relax in the warm water pool, have fun with family friendly pool games, or stay dry on the pool deck. Concessions for purchase will be open throughout the evening.

• 6:00 to 9:00 PM: Open swim
• 6:00 to 7:00 PM: Rootbeer floats
• 6:00 to 7:30 PM: Pool games for kids
• 7:00 PM: Dolphin Tale begins
• 9:30 PM: Dolphin Tale ends; pool closes

• Join fitness instructor Dayna Aten at Twinsburg Fitness Center for a special twist on the energizing workout class, Zumba. Aqua Zumba will take place on April 22 at 12:00 PM. This class costs a minimum donation of $5.00 per person. Please call 330-405-5757 with any questions.
 
• Help us celebrate Swim for Diabetes with a pool party on Saturday, April 21 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at Twinsburg Fitness Center. Enjoy music by D.J. Jules, food, and fun! The cost is $5.00 per person which will benefit Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland. 

 



 

Special Thanks to Our Additional Sponsors

• Silver: Glytec, Kaiser Permanente, Scene Magazine, Schwebel's
• Bronze: GOOD TIME III, Cleveland Cinemas, Marc's Pharmacy, The News-Herald, West Life News and Avon Press, Winking Lizard Tavern
• Contributing Sponsors: Akron Beacon Journal, Ashtabula Star Beacon, Beachwood Buzz, Cleveland Family Magazine, Extreme Pump It Up Fitness, McGladrey & Pullen, Nobbyness Ltd., Ohio Sports & Fitness, Safe Auto Insurance Company, The Morning Journal, The Neighborhood News

 

 

 *Please Note*

 

• The Downtown YMCA parking lot is controlled by Cleveland State and parking passes must be on all dash boards or hanging on the rearview mirror. Come in on the day of the Swim at the Downtown YMCA and ask for a FREE parking pass at the front desk. Participants should take the pass out to the car before they actually go to change and swim so as not to receive a parking ticket.
• Unfortunately, Berea Rec Center's pool is closed due to repairs. For those registered to swim at Berea Rec, please visit our website for alternative locations and times. Nearby options include:
• Strongsville Ehrnfelt Rec Center Sunday, April 22 from 9:00 AM to Noon
• Baldwin-Wallace Lou Higgins Center Saturday, April 21 from Noon to 3:00 PM
• Brookpark Rec Center Saturday, April 21 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM 

 

 

 

 

 

 Camp Ho Mita Koda:

  

 

 

•  Register your child for Camp Ho Mita Koda today! Visit our website for more information.

 

June 16: Open House For All Ages

June 17-21: Session 1 Ages 8-12

June 24-28: Session 2 Ages 11-15

June 30: Mini Camp Ages 4-10 and Siblings and Parents. Overnight option available.

July 8-19: Session 3 Ages 12-15

July 22-26: Session 4 Ages 9-13

July 29-31: Session 5 Ages 6-10

 

 

 

• 2012 summer camp staff positions are still available! We are still looking for a Camp Lifeguard, Nature Program Specialist, and a Sports & Recreation Program Specialist. Call Julie at 216-591-0800 if you are interested.  

 

  

 

 

• Camp is introducing a NEW Camp Ho Mita Koda Buddy Program! It will provide an opportunity to connect first time overnight campers with former campers before the summer 2012 camp season begins! This will help new campers with the transition to Camp and give returning campers an opportunity to make a new friend. Click here for more information.

 

 

 

• Show your Camp spirit with new Camp Ho Mita Koda apparel! Click here to see a list of items that can be purchased online.
   

 

  

 

Education & Support:

 

 

• Join Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland and the Dining-Out Club as they take on Breakfast at Bob Evans at 3700 Orange Place, Beachwood 44122, on April 23 at 9:30 AM or April 30 at 6:00 PM. Call MaryAnn at 216-591-0800 to make your reservations today!  

 

 

• We are offering FREE packets of diabetes information to distribute at family reunions in order to increase diabetes awareness among African Americans. Each "African American Family Reunion" packet includes information about diabetes, healthy soul food recipes, a fan that includes the signs and symptoms of diabetes, and activities for children. Call Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland at (216) 591-0800 to learn more about the program or to request packets.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Drop by the Diabetes Partnership office at 3601 S. Green Rd. Beachwood to Ask a Diabetes Educator every Friday from 10 to 11 AM and 2 to 3 PM. This friendly and open forum is for you to ask our experienced diabetes educators questions about diabetes or the prevention of diabetes. No appointment needed.   

• Meet one on one with a registered nurse or registered dietician at Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland's office  to discuss your diabetes self-management plan! Office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 216-591-0800 to schedule an appointment today. 
    
• Diabetes Matters Empowerment Groups 
• Lakewood will meet on April 21 at the Beck Center at 10:00 AM.
• Euclid Empowerment Group will meet on April 23 at the Euclid Public Library at 6:45 PM.
• Cleveland Empowerment Group will meet at Neighborhood Family Practice on April 25 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
• Click here or call 216-591-0800 for more information.   

• Join us on May 14, 15, and 16 from 4:00 PM to Midnight at Nautica Charity Poker Festival located at 2249 Elm Street, Cleveland 44113 for a charity poker tournament. Volunteer Texan Hold'em dealers are needed (no experience required). Click here for more information or call Lori at 216-591-0800.

• Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for updates on what's going on at Diabetes Partnership and Camp Ho Mita Koda.