Nominate people building strong, healthy communities for a YMCA Peace Medallion
Hope exists in people who inspire peace
The YMCAs of Cambridge and Kitchener-Waterloo each seek nominations of individuals and groups who are making a difference in our neighbourhoods, schools, workplaces, and communities or across the world. Nominations are being accepted in three categories until October 19:
- Strong Role Model
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Strong Kid
- Strong Community
The nominee must be in a volunteer role and can only be nominated in one category.
Listen to the spot that Chym, KIX FM and 570 News are running to help us get nominations.
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Kiwanis Club gives Paradise Lake property to YMCA
Building on tradition
A slice of paradise for the children of Waterloo Region has been secured long term thanks to a gift by the Kiwanis Club of Kitchener-Waterloo to the Kitchener-Waterloo YMCA. The service club has given the YMCA its property on Paradise Lake outside St. Clements. The YMCA greately appreciates this gift which is one of the largest it has ever received. Learn more. |
Invest in a Kid
Give to the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign
Thank you Zehrs!
For raising more than $19,000 for our local YMCA Strong Kids Campaigns through their Waterloo Region stores.
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FIT TIP: More Rest for the Weary
by Dave Patterson, BSc (Kin) MTS
A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA Volunteer
I admit in my overly active lifestyle I used to call sleep "wasted downtime." But there's no getting around it, adequate rest translates into a healthier and more productive life. If you are struggling to get enough snooze time, perhaps one of these hints may be in order.
- Go dark. When it's getting late and we are still thinking, worrying and working away, a subtle aid is to 'set the mood' by turning out most of the lights. When a home is ablaze with artificial daylight, we are more likely to stay alert and active. Conversely, in the dim glow of a bedside lamp, we're allured to the blankets.
- Engage in quieting activities. For some, a TV brings drowsiness but for others it maintains a level of alertness. Or sometimes a good book is all it takes to calm oneself toward a blissful dream state.
- Know your rhythms. We all have our own unique circadian rhythms, whereby our hunger, pulse rate and metabolic processes peak and plummet throughout the day. In those low moments of the day when work is required, we counteract under-productivity by supplementing with a brisk walk or a healthy snack. But when downtime is warranted, "listen" to your body and take a nap or head to bed before your "second wind" kicks in and you lose the opportunity for much needed rest.
Sleep tips from Everyday Health.
Stay fit for life!
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Coming Soon
Events to book on your calendar
YMCA of Cambridge
Jingle Bell Run
Sunday, November 22
Hi Lo - Zumba Family Party Friday, October 30
Participants are encouraged to come in costume and bring a donation.
Donations will be split between United Way and the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.
More details on both available soon. |
