LES MILLS LAUNCH


3RD-6TH GRADE SOCIALS

SCHOOL'S OUT DAY CAMP

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MEAL PLANNING WORKSHOP
Save Time, Save Money & Eat Better with our Meal Planning Workshop on October 17th at the Mankato YMCA!
Are you tired of scrambling for an answer to "What's for dinner?!" and are ready for a plan to get (and keep) you organized while eating healthy delicious meals and spending less time in the kitchen? If you're shaking your head "Yes" then join us for a Meal Planning & Prepping Workshop taught by dietitians Stacie Hassing, RD, LD and Jessica Beacom, RDN, CLT. We'll be sharing our expertise and information on the topic of Meal Planning and Prepping and will take you through our time-tested and expert process for planning meals for the entire week so you always have an answer to "What's for dinner?!" And we'll share with you our top tips for completing a successful meal prep so you can spend less time in the kitchen and still eat delicious meals your family will love.
MEMBERS ONLY 
Location: Mankato Family YMCA upper Aerobics Studio
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YOGA CLASSES
Find your Om at the YMCA
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VINYASA YOGA
Expect movement and perhaps some sweating as you build heat flowing from one pose to the next linking your breath to the pose. All levels welcome and options given for those wanting more or less.
GENTLE YOGA
Great class for beginners, and everyone interested in exploring a slower, softer practice. This class includes foundational poses as well as breathing exercises and meditation.
FIT YOGA
Slow Vinyasa practiced in a warmed up room. Expect to sweat as you hold poses longer to challenge strength, flexibility, balance and focus. Previous yoga experience preferred.
POWER YOGA
Vinyasa style yoga that challenges your strength, flexibility, balance, focus and stamina with continuous movement while holding specific strength building poses longer. Previous yoga experience preferred or athletic ability.
All Yoga Classes Registration Deadline: October 29
HANDBALL TOURNAMENT
16th Annual Maverick Open Handball Tournament
October 23rd-25th

AMENITIES: Friday night pizza at Jake's, Saturday lunch at the Y, free towel, locker, and tournament shirt.
PLAYING TIME: 
Competition will begin on Friday at 2pm. Call YMCA at (507)387-8255 after 3pm on October 21st. Some divisions may have finals on Sunday. The youth tournament will be held on Sunday only.
RULES: All divisions will be standard USHA rules and scoring - 2 games to 21, tie breaker to 11. Consolation may be games to 15. Losers referee.
ENTRY ADDRESS: ATTN: Sarah Heath, Mankato Family YMCA, 1401 S. Riverfront Dr., Mankato, MN 56001. Make checks payable to: Mankato Family YMCA. Write "Handball Tournament" in the memo.
DEADLINE: NEW THIS YEAR - Because this tournament has been full, PRIORITY will be given to entries that are PAID and RECEIVED by October 12, 2015. You are NOT guaranteed a spot if your entry and payment are not received by the deadline!
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MEET OUR NEW DIRECTOR
Meet Amy Luethmers the NEW STRIDE Director!
STRIDE is an interactive program that provides lessons on leadership, character development, healthy choices, goal-setting and cooperation, all within the framework of a fun fitness & running plan. Participants (boys in 3rd-8th grades) will have lessons twice per week for 10 weeks, and complete the program by running in a 5K event.
 Amy is so excited about her new position as the STRIDE Director! She loves working with children, and health and wellness is a passion of hers. Amy has been a runner for many years completing several half marathons, and one full marathon! She truly believes running is beneficial both physically and mentally. Amy is excited to help teach the STRIDE boys this, and get them across that finish line! Amy has been working as a Program Advocate with the mentoring programs and understands the importance of positive role models in the lives of kids in our community. We are lucky to have Amy on the Mankato Family YMCA team!


MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

AT A GLANCE:

October 1-31:
No Joiner's Fee
FREE 90 Minutes of Child Watch 

October 3-4:

October 5-31:

October 9:
Grades K-6
Registration Deadline

October 10:
7:15-9:30 p.m.
$6.00

October 12:
Registration Deadline

October 15-16:

October 17:
at the YMCA
11:30 a.m.

October 21:
Fall Session 2
Registration Deadline
 
October 23-25:
October 27-30:
"Try Before You Buy"
Adult Specialty Classes

October 29:
Adult Specialty Classes
Registration Deadline
 
October 31:
Halloween!
 

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NEW AGE POLICY
As of September 1st, we have a NEW Age Policy. 
* All youth 9 years of age and under must always be accompanied by an Adult* unless enrolled in a program
* One (1) hour prior to the YMCA closing, youth 15 years of age or younger are not to be in the facility unless accompanied by an Adult*
*Supervising Adult is 18 years of age and older
TRANSPORTATION TO THE YMCA
Transportation is available to the YMCA from District 77 Elementary Schools! There will be monthly passes to purchase. Reminder: Youth must be 10 years or older. 
TRY BEFORE YOU BUY-ADULT CLASSES
Try any of our Specialty Classes for FREE! 
Oct. 27-Oct. 30
We have a handful of Specialty Classes to choose from!
* Cross Fit: Tri-Fit
* Cycling: Group Cycling and Power Hour
* Yoga: Vinyasa, Gentle, Fit and Power
* Pilates: Barre, Progressive and a Men's Only Class 
YOUTH SOCCER

SIGN UP FOR YMCA INDOOR SOCCER
Boys & Girls Grades K-6
Enjoy this fun recreational program indoors, great for any boy or girl in grades K-6. Teams will be formed according to grade.
The Kindergarten League and the 1st - 2nd Grade League will be coed. The 3rd-4th and 5th-6th Grade Leagues will each
have a boys division and a girls division, pending participation. Teams are scheduled for one hour. The first 20-30 minutes
will be instructional and the rest of the hour will be a game. Play will be between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays at the
YMCA. Times may vary from week to week depending on participation.
Registration Deadline 
Friday, October 9
Program Dates: 
Sat. Oct. 24-Sat. Nov. 21
Last Game: 
Saturday, October 24
Fee
Member: $27.00 
Non-Member: $49.00
NOTE: A late fee of $8.00 will be charged after registration deadlines pending available space.
ALL SPORTS JERSEY
Players provide their own All Sports Jersey which may be purchased at Play It Again Sports or Scheels.
This jersey will be good for all YMCA Youth Sports.

The Youth Sports program at the Mankato Family YMCA gives elementary-aged boys and girls the opportunity to learn sport skills in a supervised, low-competitive environment. We believe that participating in sports should be FUN and that every player should have an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY to play. The emphasis of our practices is on the DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS. We want to take the pressure off the kids and let them enjoy youth sports.
FALL GROUP EXERCISE SCHEDULE
The Fall Free Group Exercise Schedule is now available online or at the YMCA. The schedule runs Sept. 8 - Dec. 31. Click here to view. 
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