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 Ben Weider JCC 

New Programs in Youth Athletics
Youth Floor Hockey   
Boys and girls 6-8 and 9-12 years old will have a blast participating in one of the most energetic sports.   This non-contact sport is aimed at developing physical skills and hand/eye coordination. Taught by experienced and certified instructors, each class will have 30 minutes of skill development and 30 minutes of scrimmages. Hockey sticks are provided and plastic pucks are used.  For more information including age groups, times and session dates,  please consult our course guide, or call Richard Nayer 514-737-6551, ext 571 or by email at rnayer@ymywha.com.
                               
Youth Basketball 
Boys and Girls 6-8 years old.  L
earn the basics of Basketball with a qualified instructor.  Practices with smaller basketballs and lower nets will enable children to learn the game in a fun and safe atmosphere.  For more information about the above programs, times and session dates,  please consult our Winter Course Guide, or call Richard Nayer 514-737-6551, ext 271 or by email at rnayer@ymywha.com.
Holiday Group Fitness Schedule 
There will be a modified holiday schedule running from December 20th, 2009 to January 1st 2010.
Click here for Dec 20-25 and here for Dec 27-Jan 1st. The winter schedule will be in effect as of  January 10th. Copies will be available shortly.
Swim Meet
Pool Closure 
Sunday December 13, 2009
9:00 to 11:30 AM
Please be advised that the pool will be closed to lap lanes and free swim.  The Stingrays will be hosting their second swim meet of the season.  We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.
 
Dimanche, le 13 décembre 2009
9h00 à 11h30
La piscine sera fermée pour la deuxième compétition de l'équipe des Stingrays pour la session. Nous sommes désolés pour toute inconvenance.

West Island JCC 

Family Hanukkah Party 
December 13th, 2009


hanukkah09Please join us for our annual Family Hanukkah Party!
 
Click here for more information.
Olive Oil Tasting
December 10th, 2009 

olive09Please join us for Hanukkah Olive oil tasting at Loblaws.
 
For more information click here. 
Winter Course Guide
winguidePlease note that the NEW winter Course Guide is now available on the YM-YWHA website, under the Programs tab. The hard copy of the Course Guide, together with the new Beacon, will be delivered into members' homes the week of December 7th.

Registration for winter programs begins:
* December 6th for current participants and members
* December 13th for non-members

Note: The winter 2010 session begins on January 17th for most Fitness and Recreation semester courses.  Click here to view the course guide on line. 
Grand Opening of our NEW Ben Weider Fitness Centre of Excellence.  This event is jan14specifically targeted to Young Adults 25-40 years of age. Live music, open bar, giveaways and prizes.  Don't forget to bring your friends!  RSVP with Trish Mckenzie at trish@ymywha.com before January 7th, 2010.   To view the invitation click here.
perstonaltrainPersonal Trainer Course
Have you always wanted to become a personal trainer? Now is your chance!  Click here for more informaiton.
 
Entertianment Book
Need to buy the perfect entertainment bookChanukah/Christmas gift for someone special or even yourself?  The answer is THE ENTERTAINMENT BOOK!  It only costs $30 and is a gift that keeps giving all year.  Come and buy it at the Y and help support the Community Services programs at both Ben Weider and West Island branches.

West Island JCC 

Jewish Holiday Programs
December 14th, 2009
chanukah parent and tot 
Join us in our first holiday series and celebrate Chanukah with your tot. 

For more information check out our flyer.
 
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