YWCA announces performers for the Women of the Year - Pinnacle Awards!

YWCA Tulsa is Thrilled to Announce Performers for the Women of the Year - Pinnacle Award Ceremony
Nothing will shine brighter then the eleven extraordinary women gracing the stage on the night of February 5, 2016 at the Cox Business Center. As we honor their contributions to our community the light that shines from within each of them will be sequined by six riveting performances. 

Featured performers include: 

- Kristin Chenoweth Master Class Performance
 
- Alaska and Madi from NBC's The Voice
- Musician, singer and song writer; Eric Himan
- Entertainment non-profit organization for children; Pocket Full of Hope
- Contemporary dance theatre company, Portico Dans
- Step team; KIPP Tulsa Showtime

A keynote address from the Anna C. Roth Legacy Award winner, Paula Marshall, CEO of The Bama Companies, Inc., and other celebrity presenters will also be featured. For additional information on performers click here.

You won't want to miss this star-studded evening.
Buy your ticket or sponsorship at www.woty-pa.org.

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS
Join us behind the stage and be a part of this exclusive occasion! Approximately 75 volunteers are needed for the event. Click here for detailed information on how to get involved!
Enroll Now for English and Citizenship Classes

English language learning classes and citizenship classes start on January 4, 2016. A variety of class times and locations are available. If you, a friend or family member are interested in learning more call 918-663-0377. Free childcare is also available for most daytime classes. Additional information on our immigrant and refugee services can be found here
                
Groundwork and Mosiac Forums begin Jan. 15, 2016
Join the conversation! These corresponding dialogue groups are designed to heighten perceptions and intrigue discussion on race, identity development and privilege in a safe and supportive environment. The initial orientation on Jan. 15. will review
the guiding principles of these two signature dialogue groups as well as the impact the program has had on past participants and additional logistics. Click here for more information.   

Gearing up for Get Fit For Free!

While New Year's resolutions are creeping to the top of our minds - make a note that Get Fit For Free! Week is Monday, Jan. 11 thru Friday, Jan. 15. Take a swim class, use the gym, attend one of our many classes - all for FREE! Plus, the join fee is waived during the month of January. Both locations at East and Midtown will be open for anyone to take advantage of. If you're already a member spread the word, tell your family and friends. Don't miss this free week of fitness. We can't wait to see you all there! 

Family & Friends Week
To sweeten the deal, if you join the week prior to Get Fit For Free, Monday, Jan. 4 thru Friday, Jan. 8 you will receive 20 percent off the month of January plus your join fee will be waived.

Make January YOUR month! New Year, New You! 
Pool maintenance closures scheduled

YWCA Tulsa's Patti Johnson Wilson pool at Midtown will be closed for cleaning Dec. 21 - Jan. 1. 

During this time, members are invited to use the pool at the Aquatics & Fitness Center at East. 

All YWCA locations will close at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24 and will reopen on Saturday, Dec. 26. 
 
Aquatics & Fitness Center at East
8145 E. 17th St.
Tulsa, OK 74112

Patti Johnson Wilson Center at Midtown
1910 S. Lewis Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74104 
Celebrating 18 Years With Myron! 

There are six raised beds at YWCA's Aquatics & Fitness Center at East that constitute the community garden, of which all aspects are dependent upon the gardener. Who is this magical green thumb? That would be Myron, the wonderful man who has volunteered his time to the YWCA community garden for 17 years. Gardening has been a part of Myron's life ever since he was a child, "I grew up on a farm and what we raised was what we had to eat. Our gardens were a huge part of our life. Each day my dad would come in from the field and we would all go out to the garden as a family and help out," described Myron. This remained a passion of his throughout his life.

After Myron's many years of hard work and dedication, it is his time to retire. "If people are willing to keep it up that would be wonderful." 

Myron leaves us with these wise words, "The days in which you go home satisfied, are the days you feel like you accomplished something." Myron mentions again the golden rule, to let us enjoy, be grateful, and remember that if it is practiced by everyone benefiting, the garden will produce more than just vegetables. 
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