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A Roarin’ Splashin’ Weekend

June 18th, 2013

Two summertime favorites rolled into one weekend and we can’t think of a better way to spend summer days than at Camp Sherwin on Sunday, June 23, 2013 from 12-4 p.m.! Take a dip in our pool (complete with a rock climbing wall), rent a paddle boat or canoe (we’re offering a discount on rentals), fish in our pond, and stroll our grounds. 

If you’re a car lover – bring your beauty to Camp for our popular Car Cruiz – or take a peek under someone else’s hood – last year we had more than 90 cars! Cost to enter your car is $2/car – and includes a dash plaque for the first 75 cars. There’s live music, raffles, and of course, a Pool Party!  Take a sneak peek at our Spray & PlayWaterPark set to open later this summer.

These events are free and open to the public – who knows, you might love Camp so much, you’ll want a membership. And, guess what? We’ve got that too – memberships start at $90.

The Highmark Downtown Showdown 3 on 3 Outdoor Basketball Tournament

June 11th, 2013

This 3 on 3 Outdoor Basketball Tournament is for EVERYONE! Boys, Girls, Men, Women, Young, Old, Experienced and No Experience – with 26  different divisions from ages 7+ everyone can participate in a level that is specific to their abilities. There are many ways to get involved in this GREAT event. You can participate as a player, volunteer or sponsor. Whatever your interest we would love for you to be part of this exciting annual community event on Saturday & Sunday, August 17th and 18th in the Bayfront Convention Center Parking Lot.

Tournament Flyer
Tournament Brochure
Sponsorship Form
Player Registration
Rules & Regulations
Volunteer Opportunities

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For all tournament information, please contact Monica Olesnanik at 877-3716 or molesnanik@ymcaerie.org

 

Treat Yourself and Help Another

June 10th, 2013

Explore deep relaxation accompanied with hot stone massage and aromatherapy during the Glenwood Park Y’s Holistic Center’s Benefit Class on either Tuesday, June 25 or Thursday, June 27 from 5:45-7:45p.m.  All proceeds will benefit the John Gilmore Scholarship Fund which provides funding for Y kids to attend Dr. Barclay’s Diabetes Camp at YMCA Camp Fitch.

Get more details here.

Rodger Young BBQ Cancelled

June 10th, 2013

Rain, rain, go away, come again another day!  We will have to postpone the BBQ picnic and swim program registration at Rodger Young Pool that was scheduled for today.  We’ll try again tomorrow.

The Best Version of You

June 5th, 2013

Group Teen Girls Y ShirtThis unique program, guided by YMCA Health & Wellness Staff, is designed to provide basic nutritional information, as well as, to start and maintain an exercise routine.  The Girls in Motion program will guide you to understand how different aspects in your life can effect your overall health and wellbeing.

Each week opens a new topic including: Goal Setting, My Food Plate, Time Management, Food Myths, Barriers & Personal Empowerment.

This program is open to girls entering 7th, 8th & 9th grades.

Mondays & Wednesdays Mornings from 9-10:30 a.m.
July 8- August 14
Program: Members/Free, Non-Members/$30
Glenwood Park Y, 3727 Cherry Street

Sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

New Summer Classes

May 31st, 2013

Looking for a new workout this summer?  Want to step outside your comfort zone?

The Downtown Y is pleased to announce two New Summer Classes.

Turbokick:  Thursdays at 5:15pm Beginning on June 6th

Recruit Yoga:  Tuesdays at 7:00pm Beginning on June 11th

Free Summer Meals, Swim Lessons & Recreation Programs

May 27th, 2013

The YMCA of Greater Erie, in collaboration with the City of Erie and Erie Housing Authority, Y-USA and Walmart Foundation, offers free meals for kids at locations throughout the City of Erie, swimming lessons at Central, East & Strong Vincent High Schools and recreation programming at 9 City of Erie Parks.

Download the City of Erie Summer Parks & Recreation Guide for swimming lessons schedule and parks/recreation programming.  Advance registration is required for swimming lessons.

Download the Summer Foods Program Schedule.

Programming begins June 17, 2013.

Thank you to Erie  Housing Authority, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Fox 66, WJET-TV for their sponsorship of the City’s Parks & Rec program! Thank you to the Walmart Foundation for their sponsorship of the Summer Foods Nutrition Program.


 

 

 

 

Country Triathalon

May 23rd, 2013

Well pardner, it’ll all begin at Gem City Outdoors Club, a really pretty place out in the woods on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 4p.m.  You’ll start out on that bicycle of yours, long about a two-mile ride to Dave’s Pond.  Right there you’re gonna hop off your bike and go for a dip in the Pond ’bout 400 yards or so, then get back up on your steed and ride eight more miles back to Gem City.  You’ll corral that bike a yours then go for a three mile run through some right purty trails in those Gem City woods.  After that?  Well, we’ll fix you up a right nice country barbecue, play some Hank Williams songs (and a few others as well) and pass out our hay bale awards.

The Country Triathalon is sponsored by our friends at AXA Advisors and some other real nice folks and let me tell ya- there ain’t nothing quite like this here even.  And all proceeds benefit that YMCA  you got in your neighborhood and by gol, there ain’t a finer organization in the land.

Download event  flyer

 

Download event registration

17th Annual Charity Golf Outing

May 22nd, 2013

Play golf.  Help a child. Fellowship. Give a senior a gift of health.  Enjoy the outdoors. Strengthen a family.  Get closest to the hole.  Send a child to afterschool or day camp.  Get a hole in one.  Give someone a place to belong.  Hit the longest drive. Teach a kid good sportsmanship.  These are just a few of the things that can happen when you join the Y for a game of golf.

Join us for our 17th annual charity Golf Outing on Wednesday July 10 2013 at Venago Valley Golf Course. 

All proceeds will be combined with others to:

  • increase scholarship funds available for working families to afford quality early care, preschool and after school programs for kids.
  • enhance family educational programs around nutrition, physical activity and healthy habits
  • increase scholarship funds available for membership and community outreach programs.

Sponsorships are still available and volunteers are needed.

Download a team registration form and sponsorship information.

Glenwood Y Holistic Center Summer Events

May 22nd, 2013

There’s a number of happenings at the Glenwood Park Y’s Holistic Center this summer – be sure to take advantage of these programs (and our air conditioning!) 

GLENWOOD Y HOLISTIC CTR. OPEN EVENTS

June, July and August 2013

~ NO CLASSES AUGUST 18-24 ~

*** indicates change from the spring schedule

 

MONDAY

*** INJURY PREVENTION: First Monday, 7:00 – 8:30 pm.  Rita Capaccio D.C.  Cost: Free.

*** PEACEFUL LIVING SERIESThird Monday, 7:00 – 8:30 pm.  (AUGUST – FOURTH MONDAY.)  Learn how to express inner peace, well-being, love and health. Cost: Free.

TUESDAY

ENTERING STILLNESS:   Weekly, 7:15 – 8:45 pm; Experience meditation, energy healing and a discussion on how to live ”A Course In Miracles.”; Cost:  Free. Info: Josh @ 572-3801 or Jamie @ 504-7194

WEDNESDAY

SACRED CHANT:  Bi-weekly (alternates with Pranic Healing Clinic), 4:15-5:30 pm.  Chanting together is a beautiful way to open our hearts.  Cost:  Free.  Info: Pam @ 760-408-7465.

PRANIC HEALING CLINIC:  Bi-weekly (alternates with Sacred Chant), 4:15 -5:30 pm.  Balance and harmonize the energy processes.  Cost: Free.  Info: Pam @ 760-408-7465.

THURSDAY

EXTENDING PRESENCE AND PURPOSE:  Weekly, 10:45 – noon.  A soulful fusion of Eden Energy Medicine, sound healing and visualization.  Cost: Free. Info: Jennifer @ 602-3301

FRIDAY

*** QIGONG: Weekly, 2:00; (NEW TIME 12:15 beginning  June 21.)  Gentle movement and breathing exercises done standing or sitting. Cost: Free. Info: Jeanette @ 454-1887.

*** REIKI GROUP HEALING CIRCLE:   First Friday, 6:45-8:45; (NO MEETING IN JULY OR AUGUST) Participate in energy healing under the supervision of a Reiki Master. (Please note, this is not a Reiki training. )  Cost: $5 donation.  Info: Jeanette @454-1887.

*** REIKI HEALING MINI-TREATMENTS:  Second Friday, 3:30 – 5:00.  (NO MEETING IN JULY OR AUGUST) 15-minute sample sessions by certified Reiki practitioners.  Signups begin at 3:00 at the HolisticCenter.  $5 donation.  Info: Jeanette@454-1887.

MEDITATION AND PHILOSOPHY: Third and fourth Fridays, 6:45 to 8:45 pm. Meditation in the style of Yogananda.  Cost: Free, donation accepted.  Info: Rob @504-5910.

 

~ for information on any of these events, contact Ledys @868-0867, x271 ~

~ Please check www.ymcaerie.org for the most current schedule update ~

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