Book Drive for Child Care In September

CIDER DAYS

Join us on Sept. 17 and 18 on Historic Walnut Street for Springfield's annual Cider Days Festival. The funfilled weekend of arts and crafts starts at 10 a.m. each day and ends at 5 p.m. We hope to see you there!

WARD YMCA

HEALTH AND WELLNESS  

This FREE class will show you how to use our 2nd floor weight machines and 3rd floor cardio machines. Classes held every day of the week. Sign up at the Downtown Welcome Center.

Meet up to 6 times with a healthy lifestyle coach who can help you with any of the following:

• Set wellness goals
• Set up a workout routine
• Find your target heart rate
• Learn basic nutrition information
• Get a health assessment through SHALA (Stanford Health and Lifestyle Assessment)
• Learn your body fat %, blood pressure, or body measurements
• Learn more about Y programs, classes, and where we can connect you

Sign up at the Welcome Center to get started!

The YMCA offers one-on-one personal training or group personal training! It's a great way to stay motivated and have someone help you reach your goals- big or small!

It's never too late to treat yourself to a relaxing massage! We now also offer hot stone massages and Thai massage!

Mitzi Gordon, LMT. All massages are customized to fulfill your needs and expectations. Call Mitzi today at 742-3001 to set up an appointment, or stop by the Downtown front desk. 

ARTS

Arts Academy Classes at Your Downtown YMCA:

Ballet I- Thursdays at 4:30 p.m., $20 MF or $40 PF

Pre Ballet- Tuesdays at 5 p.m., $20 MF or $40 PF

Hip Hop- Mondays at 5:15 p.m., $20 MF or $40 PF

Fall Arts Academy Session Dates:

Sept. 6-Oct. 1 (no classes Sept. 5 on Labor Day)

Oct. 3-Oct. 29

Oct. 31- Dec. 3 (no classes week of Thanksgiving 11/21-11/26)

** Christmas Recital Date TBA 

AQUATICS 

Dive in Movie!

Come watch Pirates of the Caribbean with us while floating on inner tubes.

Where: Downtown Y

When: September 23rd at 7pm

Fees: $4.00 if you bring your own inner tube/ $7.50 includes purchase of an inner tube.

Kids Zone will be available from 7-9 p.m.

Proceeds benefit the Downtown Y Swim Team

September Swim Lessons

September swim lessons begin Sept. 6th!   The session is for four weeks and each class is 45 minutes long.  Registration deadline is the Friday before classes start by 3 p.m.

Monday/Wednesday Sessions:  4:15 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.

Aquababes: 6 p.m.

Saturday Sessions

Saturday sessions begin Sept. 10th! The session is eight weeks and each class is 45 minutes long.

Preschool classes: 9:30 a.m.

Youth classes: 10:30 a.m.

Aquababes: 11:30 a.m.

Fee: $20 for family member; $50 for non-member

October Swim Lessons

October swim lessons begin Oct. 3rd! The session is for four weeks and each class is 45 min long. Registration deadline is the Friday before classes start by 3 p.m.

Monday/Wednesday sessions: 4:15 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.

Aquababes: 6 p.m.

Fee: $20 for family member; $50 for non-member

Swim Team

Join the downtown YMCA Swim Team! For swimmers looking for competitive practice and local competition.

Contact Dianna Schuman atdschuman@yourdowntownymca.org for further questions.

Adult Swim Lessons

Adult swim lesson are also offered. The group lessons are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. or Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Fee: $20 for member; $50 for non-member

Private Swim Lessons

The Downtown YMCA provides private swim lessons for those seeking one-on-one attention.  Lessons can be scheduled to fit the needs of the participant.

Fee: $75 for member; $100 for non-member

Family Water Aerobics

Join the Downtown YMCA for Family Water Aerobics every Monday at 5:45 p.m.!  This fun, interactive class will provide participants with an aerobic workout while enjoying the company of your family!

YOUTH

Home School Interaction

This program provides kids ages 4-12 a fun, safe environment to engage in a variety of activities that promote physical and social well-being. At the Downtown Y, kids will have 30 minutes of free swim, 40 minutes of climbing wall time, and 40 minutes of P.E. time. And it's FREE when you're a Y Family Member!!

Strength and Conditioning

In this program, youth ages 12-16 are taught proper use and technique with fitness equipment. The first hour of the program includes strength and cardio workouts as well as flexibility components. The second hour is spent participating in group games in the gym or climbing the rock wall.

FREE for family members- you may only choose one day to come.

Non member fees:

Cost per child: $20 per session (this is a 4 week session, meeting 1x week)

Or semester cost per child: $80

Dates/Times: Mondays or Thursdays from 1-3pm (choose one only please).

Fall 2011 Session Dates:

Sept. 6-29 *will not meet on Monday, Sept 5

Oct. 3-27

Oct. 31-Nov. 17 *3 week session

Nov. 28-Dec. 22

FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Fresh Means Locally Grown! - Farmer's Market @ Jones YMCA

These days, "fresh" seems to mean fresh off the truck from California, and "local" is anything east of the Rockies and west of the Atlantic.  For us, fresh means that the produce we hand-picked at 7:00 in the morning is at your door by 7:00 in the evening. Furthermore, we grow only the best-tasting varieties; not commercial varieties bred to withstand machine harvesting, a 2000-mile journey in the back of a semi, and a 3-week shelf life. Our vegetables travel a mere 10 miles to reach your table the same day they are picked. This means they taste far better, and have far more nutritional value, than anything you'll find in a store or restaurant.
 

Our commitment is to provide you with a selection of produce that varies from week to week, but your box will always be full to the brim with produce at the peak of its season.

Farmer's Market

5:00-6:00 p.m.

Jones South Parking Lot

Brought to you by Millsap Farm

ARTS

Arts Schedule

The Y Arts Academy offers all of your favorite high quality classes and programs each month (four week sessions) on an on-going basis. Registration ends the Friday before classes are scheduled to start and spaces are limited.  Our students have a great time while learning in a fun and encouraging atmosphere. Parents are welcome to enroll and take any class with his or her child.

Session Dates: Sept. 6-Oct. 1 (no classes Sept. 5)

SMART at the Y (Saturday Morning Art)

A fun three hour workshop held the third Saturday of the month. Visual art projects will vary each month, and may also include music, stories, dance, playground time, science, etc. A snack and drink will be provided. Must be registered by 10:00 p.m. on the Thursday before class.

Special Pricing: Family Member Fee: $15/month, Participant Fee: $20/month

Art Express 

A 30 minute blast of age appropriate projects. Make 'em and take 'em. Only $2! Sign your child in at the Kid Zone or Jammin' Gym, and our instructors will take them to class for you. Art Express bracelets are available at the front desk.

Family Classes

Come discover the fun you can have making art together as a family. Families will create wonderful works of art using clay, paint, paper, found objects, ceramics, and more. Minimum enrollment per family is two, includes one child and one parent.  

Youth Classes

Music Exploration

Blast into the music with your rambunctious toddlers and preschoolers. Explore the rhythms through the senses. See, feel, and hear the enthusiasm, the awakening of the mind to music, the universal language.

Kids Art Mix

Includes an eclectic mix of arts. Music, reading, painting, drawing, clay work, writing, and more are all blended together to stimulate all of the senses. A must try!

Group Guitar

Learn the basics of playing the acoustic (or electric) guitar. Students will learn language, positioning, and chords.

 *Participants must bring their own guitar.

Group Piano  

Weekly group sessions for all ages to learn basic piano skills, introduction to music theory and music reading skills. Classes usually include a variety of levels, so come one, come all. Lessons are taught on keyboards.

Private Piano

Weekly private sessions for all ages to learn basic piano skills, introduction to music theory and music reading skills. Classes usually include a variety of levels, so come one, come all. Lessons are taught on keyboards. Days and times are by arrangement with the instructor.

Private Guitar/Bass

Learn to play the guitar: acoustic, electric, or bass. These lessons can be set up at the convenience of the student and the availability of the instructor.

*Participants must bring their own guitar.

Creation Station

One of our most popular classes! Stretch your imagination in this fun class. We will be using an adventurous mix of art media including paint, clay, wood, wire, and found objects. Projects usually incorporate some element of 3D sculpture.

Science Madness 

Do your kids love experimenting? Love explosions? Love gooey messes? Then this class is for them! The class includes all the fun aspects of science while sneaking in learning the accurate terminology and the beginning scientific method!

Clay Exploration 

Discover the fun and exciting world of clay through instruction in hand building with clay. Participants will learn basic hand building techniques. We will learn coils, slabs, pinch pot method, firing, glazing, use air dry, and much more. The only limit is your imagination.

Pottery 

Participants will learn how to use the pottery wheel to create functional and fun works of art. Surface decoration, glazing, and hand building will also be covered.

*Spaces are limited for this class.

Open Studio 

We'll incorporate many different materials and techniques to create beautiful and functional works of art. Each class will be something new, ie. paint, glass, leather, collage, art papers, jewelry, fibers, ceramics, metal, clay, and more. Great for families!

Adult Classes

Bellydance

Bellydance is unique in that it has all of the serenity and eastern wisdom of Yoga, physical benefits of Selah, and fun upbeat environment of Zumba. It can be a challenging and rewarding way to get in shape, express yourself, and make connections in the body that may not have been there otherwise.

The comprehensive bellydance program offered through the YMCA, opens doors for you to experience dance and physical movement in a fun, way that helps build self-esteem, as well as strength, flexibility, and grace. You will have the opportunity to merge fitness, art, and mental clarity. There is nothing else like it out there!

Instructor, Brittney Laleh Banaei, has been dancing, teaching, and performing for 10 years. She believes that bellydance is for EVERYONE. Through her unique approach to bellydance, she offers students a deep physical toning, and the opportunity to take control of their bodies and celebrate where they are at this point in life: regardless of age, body shape, or any other classification. She prides herself on getting her students dancing in their VERY FIRST class, so that they can feel the fruits of their hard work immediately. As a choreographer, she is experienced in creating combinations and dances that are accessible to every level. This is what allows her to create the beautiful moments in class in which students truly get to experience dance and MOVE! Brittney invites you to try your first class for free, and she's sure you'll love it.

Ballroom Dance 

Enjoy the fun and excitement of learning various ballroom steps in an encouraging environment at your Pat Jones YMCA. Our regular four week sessions cover Fox Trot, Tango, Mambo/Salsa, Swing, and Waltz. Dance is a wonderful form of exercise for all ages, and helps develop coordination, grace, and friendships. If you are already a dancer, our classes are a great way to brush up on your moves for your next special occasion, such as a class reunion, wedding, or just a night out on the town. All classes are taught by professional dance instructors who love what they do. Our instructor, Obi, invites you to try your first class for free, since he's sure you'll be hooked after that.

Private Guitar/Bass 

Learn to play the guitar: acoustic, electric, or bass. These lessons can be set up at the convenience of the student and the availability of the instructor.

*Participants must bring their own guitar.

We'll incorporate many different materials and techniques to create beautiful and functional works of art. Each class will be something new, ie. paint, glass, leather, collage, art papers, jewelry, fibers, ceramics, metal, clay, and more. Great for "girls night out."