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Let’s Play Lacrosse

Sunday, April 1st, 2012

Come to the Y and learn about the fastest growing sport in America today.  Free beginner lacrosse clinics for youth in 3rd to 8th grade.  All clinics begin at 6 p.m. Space is limited to 15 players for each clinic so contact your YMCA today to reserve your spot!  All equipment is provided with special thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Henry Fish.  Volunteer Coaches needed.

 

Eastside Y, April 17, 19, 24, 26; call 899-9622
Glenwood Park Y, May 1, 3, 8, 10; play at Grover Cleveland School; call 868-0867
County Y, May 15, 17, 22, 24; play at Edinboro University; call 734-5700
Downtown Y, May 29, 31, June 5, 7; play at Gannon University; call 452-3261.

Discover Your Inner Calm

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

Discover your inner calm and find true peacefulness with the Downtown Y’s New Tai-Chi Class beginning Thursday, April 5th.  Click Here For More Details.

Camp Sherwin Opening April 1

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

Spring is here and Camp Sherwin opens April 1!  The Y shares Camp Sherwin with members and the community.  Check out our calendar of events and upcoming programs – including Ballroom Dance, Zumba and Tai Chi.  Camp Sherwin also participates in Silver & Fit, a fitness program designed specifically to help seniors achieve better health through regular exercise and health education.  If your health insurance plan offers Silver & Fit, and you would like more information, please visit www.Silver&Fit.com.

Catch A Game On Us

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

Redeem this flyer at the Tullio Arena Box Office for 4 tickets to the Erie Explosion’s game on April 1.

Who’s Got Spring Fever?

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

Team up with Glenwood Y Personal Trainers and pursue your own personal wellness with a goal of completing 50 miles of activity.  You’ll log your miles on boards in the fitness centers and in the pool.  Completing the challenge not only earns you countless health benefits, but tickets for great prizes.

Learn more.

YMCA Healthy Kids Day

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

TAKE ON SUMMER at YMCA Healthy Kids Day!  Summer is the time to get up, get out and grow.  Spend some time together at the Y on Healthy Kids Day for lots of active play and learning stations for the whole family and tips on making time for play every day.  Wear comfortable clothes, sneakers and if joining us at Eastside or Glenwood – be sure to bring a bathing suit!

YMCA Healthy Kids Day is free and open to the community.  Join us!

Healthy Kids Day is sponsored nationally by Dodge and supported locally by UPMC Health Plan.  Thanks to our in-kind sponsors Wegmans, Best Buy, Mercyhurst College, Edinboro University and Connoisseur Media.

Eastside Y Event Highlights
Brookside Fire Department, bike riding safety, physical fitness testing, children’s obstacle course, Kinect stations, facepainting/crafts, bounce house, adrenalin rush obstacle course, kayaking, SPLASH (free swimming lesson/water safety)

County Y Event Highlights
Bounce house, inflatable obstacle course, internet safety, water safety, bike safety, fire safety, Chinese Auction

Glenwood Y Event Highlights
Claytopia Hand Tile Imprints at the Glenwood Y!  Kids will make a handprint tile that will be displayed throughout the Glenwood Y!  Cost is $10 each.

Additional offerings: bounce house, shuffleboard, family dance program, open swim, health and wellness stations

 

Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise

Friday, March 16th, 2012

This course is designed to train staff members in the basics of conducting all varieties of group exercise classes.  Course content includes the practical application of cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular exercise science, leadership, and teaching skills for group exercise instructors, behavior modification, and motivation information, and a practical session on general exercise selection and execution.  This course is the required prerequisite for all other courses in the YMCA of the USA Health and Fitness Group Exercise track.

Download registration form.

Healthy Lifestyle Principles

Friday, March 16th, 2012

This is the prerequisite course for all other YMCA of the USA Health and Fitness certifications. It provides practical and theoretical information for instructors of all YMCA health and fitness programs, including information on effective
leadership, basic physical activity and healthy lifestyles principles, and program safety guidelines. The course also covers the YMCA mission, philosophy, and national program training and certification system.

Download registration form.

Give A Little, Get A Lot – Glenwood Park Volunteer Opportunity

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

Join the staff of the Glenwood Park Y in a great volunteer opportunity with the 2nd Harvest Food Bank on Friday, March 30th.  Contact Tobi Sala @ 868-0867 to see how you can help!  Click Here For More Details.

Easter Egg Hunt and Open House Volunteers Needed

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

YMCA Camp Sherwin is looking for volunteers for their upcoming Easter Egg Hunt and Open House Event to be held on Saturday, April 7th from 2pm-4pm.  Volunteers are needed in the following areas:

Scavenger Hunt Helper

Concession Stand Cooks and Workers

Kid Games Helper

Parking Attendants

Egg Hunt Helper

Catch and Release Fishing Helper

Face Painters

Auction Organizer

50/50 Seller

Set Up and Clean Up

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Tammy Crawford, Program Director at 882-5033.

Click Here For Full Event Details.

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