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YMCA of Oakville Newsletter
March 2013
Make March Break Memorable 

Are you ready for March Break?
If you don't March Break Overnight Camp have any big plans yet check out our list of 10 Ways to Make March Break Memorable for some great tips and ideas. And remember, sometimes the smallest, simplest idea, like joining your kids for hot chocolate after ice skating creates memories that last forever.

We want to hear about your March Break ideas!
Visit us on Facebook and share some ways you and your family are planning to make March Break memorable.

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Member Communications Survey
We want your feedback on how the YMCA of Oakville can improve its communications with our members participants. How do you prefer to share your feedback with us and how would you like us to share information with you?

The survey should take only 5 minutes to complete.
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Like us on Facebook & Win!
Here's a great opportunity to win one of two exciting YMCA prize packs, including a three-month membership to start building a better you!

Simply "Like us" on Facebook and you'll automatically be entered. Contest runs until Thursday, March 28, 2013.

Check out the prize details.

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YMCA Strong Kids Campaign
YMCA Strong Kids

 

Last year, 1902 people in Oakville turned to us for help. They were single parent families, families with low-incomes or those that have fallen on hard times and require transitional support due to illness, crisis or loss of employment.

 

These families and many more can't afford the opportunities that others have.


In the coming weeks, you'll see more information about our YMCA Strong Kids campaign and how your gift to the campaign helps those who have fallen on hard times by providing them with financial assistance to subsidize the costs to participate in YMCA programs.

 

Make a gift today! Visit Donate
to make an online donation or for more information on how the lives really are being changed at your YMCA every day.

NEW Specialty Summer Camps!

We're excited to offer you three new specialty summer camp programs this year:
  • Horseback Riding   
  • Bricks 4 Kidz
  • Rock Pro Camp
If your child loves riding, building or music, these camps will be perfect! Check out our 2013 Summer Camp Brochure for more details!

Summer Camp Information Nights

Ask us!


Visit us during any of our upcoming Summer Camp Information Nights to find out more about your child's camp program! Our senior camp staff will be on hand to share what your child can expect and answer any questions you have.

All sessions run from 3:00-6:00 p.m.


Fitness Tips with Lucy
Lucy Cerantola

One of our YMCA Fitness Leaders, Lucy Cerantola, is back  this month with more great fitness advice!

This time, she offers a look at the science of "intervals" and why she believes using them in your routine is the answer to improving your overall health. Read Interval Training, Yes, you do Need it! to find out more.

If you need help maintaining or adjusting your fitness routine, talk to us! Our Member Connect Program can get you on the right track!

Gravity's Pull

A great way to lose weight!
gravity
GRAVITY fitness is a great way to gain overall body  strength and toning using just one machine. If you haven't heard about the pull of GRAVITY yet, why not try one of our GRAVITY classes?

Peter Gilgan Family YMCA
Available to non-members and members Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.

Easter Egg Hunt at the Y!

The Easter Bunny is coming on March 30!

Our popular Easter Egg Hunt is back with Easter crafts, playtime, an outdoor hunt and visit with the Easter Bunny...it's Eggtastic!

Join us for some special family time with your little ones!

Cost is $5.00/participant with proceeds going to the YMCA Strong Kids campaign.

Register online today
or visit Membership Services for more information.


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In This Issue
Make March Break Memorable
Like us on Facebook and Win!
New Specialty Summer Camps
Summer Camp Information Nights
Fitness Tips with Lucy
Gravity's Pull
Events Calendar
Easter Holiday Hours

EVENTS CALENDAR 


March Break
All Halton Schools
March 11-15

March Break Program Schedule

 

Swim Lesson  

Program Break:

March 11-17

Both pools will be available for  

Open Swims  

 

Online Swim Lesson Progress Report Cards

March 25-31 

 

Reminder:  

Youth Leader Corps and Youth Nights will not run over March Break 

 

March Taekwondo Cancellations:

Sunday, March 10

Wednesday, March 13

Friday, March 15

Tuesday, March 26

Friday, March 29

Sunday, March 31

 

Easter Egg Hunt

March 30

 

Oakville Taekwondo Kick-a-thon

April 20 

 

EASTER HOLIDAY HOURS
Good Friday
March 29
9:00-5:00
Holiday schedule

March 30
Regular schedule

Easter Sunday
March 31
CLOSED

April 1
Regular schedule

WELLNESS CENTRE CHANGES
Some of our younger members have expressed interest in using our Wellness Centre, so effective April 1, we're changing the minimum age to 13!

At this time, we'll also be increasing our rates for personal training:

One on one:
5 sessions=$245.00 10 sessions=$450.00

Two on one:
5 sessions=$145
10 sessions=$245.00

TAKE CARE &
BE AWARE
Evenings are a busy time at our Y! Please remember to be aware of others in our parking lot, especially children.

Fire zone reminder: The area in front of our main doors is a designated fire zone, and parking is not permitted here. If needed, additional parking spots are available at St. Paul`s Church, just west of our YMCA.
YMCA of Oakville
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410 Rebecca Street
Oakville, ON L6K 1K7
905-845-3417
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