FREE OPEN HOUSE

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU.

Come check out what the Y has to offer!
FREE Open House
January 10, 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Join us for fun, family activities, group exercise classes, youth swim level testing, youth sports skill building activities, weight lifting demo's, a chance to ask trainers questions, some giveaways and more.

The event is free and open to the public.

The first 20 families that join our Y during the open house will receive a free session of swim lessons for each child.

Already a Y member? YMCA members will receive a voucher for a Y program for each new membership they referred to our Y during the open house.

TRY THE Y FOR FREE

STRIDE: WINTER/SPRING

REGISTRATION BEGINS JAN. 5th

All sites begin Feb. 9th and end April 25th
Class Times approx. 3:15-4:45

-Mon/Weds @YMCA
-Tues/Thurs @ YMCA
-Mon/Weds @ Hilltop United Methodist Church
-Tues/Thurs @ Evangelical Free Church
(354 Carol Court, North Mankato)

SITE FOR 6th-8th Grade "STRIDE TOO"
-Tues/Thurs @ Holy Rosary Church (546 Grant Ave, North Mankato)

Registration Formrm

BROTHER/SISTER SPOTLIGHT

Rachel and Markaylaa are a phenomenal match. They have been matched for one year now and are great friends! Rachel likes that Markaylaa has a lot of energy and is very outgoing, she says that she is not afraid to speak her mind which makes their outings more exciting and enjoyable. Markaylaa likes that Rachel takes her places and that they get to do activities together like baking, especially banana bread! Rachel and Markaylaa love music and often sing together in the car and at Rachel's house. In the winter they do a lot of baking and playing the WII and in the summer they enjoy going to parks and swimming.

When asked what her favorite part about being a mentor was, Rachel said, "I really enjoy bonding with Markaylaa. She makes me laugh and keeps me on my toes. We enjoy many of the same activities like singing, dancing, baking and being outdoors. It's fun teaching each other new things and I enjoy taking her to places or events that she has never done before." Recently Markaylaa convinced Rachel to take her ice skating even though Rachel couldn't skate and was very reluctant. It turns out Markaylaa is a good teacher and was very encouraging. Rachel promised they could go again some time!

Congratulations Rachel and Markaylaa on being January's match of the month!

SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING

Thank you to our current mentors and businesses participating
in the YMCA School Based Mentoring Program. We are still in need of individuals and businesses to adopt their local elementary school. Mentors spend one hour per week with a youth, typically over their lunch hour, having lunch, playing games or just talking. Please call the Brother/Sister Office at 507-345-9815 if you are interested in becoming a school based mentor.

NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH

January is National Mentoring Month and the YMCA would like to thank all of the mentors in the Brother/Sister program and our School-Based mentoring program for volunteering their time to make a big impact on the youth in our community! We are always in need of more positive adults who would be willing to volunteer as a mentor in our Brother/Sister program and our School-Based mentoring program. Start your new year off right by making the commitment to give back to the community through mentoring! Check out these 10 reasons to be a mentor!

THANK YOU

Thank you Kristi Schuck and Kerri Ambrose for raising $11,444.00 for the YMCA Livestrong Program. Your dedication to the program is deeply appreciated.

Click the links below to read the full story:

Women running strong for LIVESTRONG - Nov. 27, 2014

Women running strong for LIVESTRONG cont.

Thank you Exclusively Diamonds and to all those that participated and supported the Exclusively Diamonds' Dash. More than $6,900 was raised. See you next year!

Read the story here

View photos here

MEMBERSHIP SPOTLIGHT

AT A GLANCE

January 1:

RunStrong Series
Registration begins

January 5:
STRIDE
Registration begins

January 10:
FREE Open House
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

January 10:
4th-6th Grade Social
7:15 - 9:30 p.m.

January 17:
Safe at Home!
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.

January 17:
Family Concert Series
Haydn Go Seek
11:00 a.m.
YMCA Aerobics Studio
Admission: FREE

PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION

YMCA Preschool with Extended Childcare option

Registration is now open for the 2015-2016 School Year.

New classes start Sept. 2015. Registration is limited to 20 children per class.

Contact: Cheryl B. or Margo D. at the Y

DROP-IN PICKLEBALL

Join us in the Blue Gym every Sunday from 1:00 -3:00 p.m. for Pickleball!

Y Members: Free

Non Members: $3/visit

*To ensure play time for all, please call ahead to reserve your spot.

THEATER REGISTRATION

Register today for the Children's Theater Production!

Children have the opportunity to audition, rehearse, and perform a theatrical production in from of a live audience.

This ten session, two house class is for students K-8th grade.

Pinocchio
January 10-March 14
Saturdays 11:15-1:15pm

Sign up at the YMCA or call 507-387-8255

DISCOUNTS WITH MOUNT KATO

Y Member Nights Tuesdays starting at 4:00 p.m.

Skiing and Snowboarding: $11 Rental and $11 Lifts Free group lesson with paid equipment rental for ages 7+

Y Family Nights
Fridays starting at 4:00 p.m. Skiing and Snowboarding: $14 Rental and $14 Lifts
Free group lesson with paid equipment rental for ages 7+
Not valid December 26 or February 20

Y Snow Tubing Nights Fridays starting at 5:00 p.m. & Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. 2 hours of snow tubing: $12 includes tube

*Y members only. Must present Y member card at ticket window to receive Special Y Member Discounts with Mt. Kato

SHOW YOUR
Y PRIDE

If you want to show your Y Pride, ask for a decal at the front desk!