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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

Posted in General News, Special Events

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.

Posted in General News, Special Events

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 SERIES:  Third 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 ~

Posted in General News

Cake Today Walk Tomorrow

May 16th, 2013

The Downtown Y School Age Program will be hosting a delicious Bake Sale:
Tuesday, May 21st from 10am-1pm

All proceeds from the Bake Sale will benefit Summer Camp Field Trips to favorite summertime
spots like Waldameer and The Erie Zoo.

Please join our Walk Team:  The Downtown Y Field Trip Friends:  www.walkforahealthycommunity.org

 

Posted in Downtown Branch, General News, UPMC Hamot

Camp Sherwin Summer Volunteer Opportunities

May 15th, 2013

Camp Sherwin has a very busy summer planned and they could use some help! 

This is a great opportunity to get service hours for school or to volunteer as a family!

Please click on the events below for all volunteer details.

To volunteer or for questions, please contact Tammy Crawford at (814) 882-5033

Memorial Day Yard Sale

Car Cruise In

Fishing Derby

Labor Day Yard Sale

Posted in Camp Sherwin, Camp Sherwin, County YMCA, Downtown YMCA, Eastside YMCA, General News, Glenwood Park YMCA, Special Volunteer Opportunities, YMCA Kids Club

Love a Yard Sale? Come to Ours!

May 15th, 2013

Who doesn’t love a GIANT Yard Sale?  If you have items to sell, you can bring them and sell them yourself for $10 (table provided by Camp Sherwin), or you can drop and donate clean and sorted items at the Downtown Y, 31 West 10th Street, attn: Tammy Crawford.

Don’t have any thing to sell?  We can’t believe there’s not something you must need – that you can only find at a Giant Yard Sale!  Load up the minivan and join us – concessions available!

We sure could use the help too . . . labeling, selling, cashing people out etc.  Great opportunity for youth and family volunteerism!

To volunteer, reserve a table or with any questions, contact Tammy Crawford at (814) 882-5033.

Posted in General News, Special Events, Special Volunteer Opportunities

THE BLOODMOBILE IS BACK

May 14th, 2013

The Erie Community Blood Bank struggles constantly to get enough donors.  They need about 800 donors each week just to meet the need in our region.

Chances are 1 in 3 that a person will need blood in their lifetime.  That means you almost certainly love someone who has received blood.

Show your love and consider donating when The Bloodmobile visits:

The Eastside Y on Friday, May 31st from 8am – 12Noon
Please call 899-9622 to sign up for a donation time.

The County Y on Tuesday, June 18th from 10am-5pm
Please call 734-5700 to sign up for a donation time.

The Downtown Y on Monday, July 29th from 8am – 11am
Please call 452-3261 to sign up for a donation time.

Donation Process The donation process takes less than 45 minutes and is a four-step process.  You will first fill out a short health history form and be asked to read some educational materials about donating blood.  A mini physical- which includes having your blood pressure, pulse, iron and temperature checked by a staff member – will be the next step.  The staff member will also go over the donor history card with you at this time.  You then move on to the donation itself, this typically takes about 5-7 minutes.  When you have finished donating, you will be asked to stay for at least 10 minutes to have a drink and snack.

General Donation Requirements -Must be in general good health -Must weigh at least 100 pounds -No tattoos or piercings from a tattoo parlor within the last year -Must be 17 years of age or older, or 16 years of age with a signed Community Blood Bank parental permission form -Photo ID is required

Posted in County Branch, Downtown Branch, Eastside Branch, General News, Glenwood Branch, Special Volunteer Opportunities, UPMC Hamot

Volunteers Needed 27th Annual Edinboro Triathalon

May 14th, 2013

The County Y in Edinboro is seeking volunteers for the 27th Annual Edinboro Triathalon.  Volunteers are needed for a varitey of tasks including water stops, finish line, set-up, registration/t-shirt etc. 

Edinboro Triathlon 2013 Volunteer Positions That Need to Be Staffed
1.  Race Bag Packing. Thursday 5/30.  8-11 AM. EU OSD Conference Room.  Assembly line process…completing this job all at once…gets it done best. * This time can be flexible.
2.  Packet Pick Up.  Friday 5/31.  Charlie’s Pub / Eatery.  5-8 PM.
3.  Race Day.  Saturday 6/1 @ race site.
a.  Early AM registration / check in.  6:30 AM – 9 AM
b.  Setting up run course H20 stations. 7AM – 9 AM
c.  Staffing run course H2) stations. 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
d.  Monitoring street barricades along Lakeside Drive as well as some additional intersections 9 AM – 1 PM.
e.  Working the finish line. 9:45 – 12:30 

To sign-up, volunteers must complete the Volunteer Application and contact Kelly Gheres at 734-5700 or kgheres@ymcaerie.org.

Download event flyer.

 

Posted in General News, Special Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunity – Highmark Running 101

May 10th, 2013

Highmark is offering Running 101 again this year, and we’re looking for coaches and assistant coaches to help new runners train for and run their first 5K.

Training starts Monday, July 8 and the goal is to run The QUAD Games 5K on Saturday, September 14.

As a coach or assistant coach, you’ll work with a group of individuals for one hour, one evening each week for 10 weeks at a designated community site in or around Erie. The registration link below will take you to a site that outlines what days and times are needed for each community site.

 We’ll provide step-by-step training curriculum, which includes information about general race preparation, physical activity progression, basic nutrition and motivation. No prior coaching experience is required, but you must meet the following criteria to be a coach:

  •  Hold a health-related degree, OR hold an active fitness certification (Certified Personal Trainer/Group Exercise Instructor)
  • Be CPR-certified or are willing to be certified 
  • Have previously run a 5K, at a minimum
  • Jog or run for personal physical fitness

 To be an assistant coach, you must have:

  • Previously participated in a 5K, at a minimum
  • Regularly/occasionally run or jog for personal physical fitness
  • CPR certified or willing to be certified

 At the end of the program, you will receive a special thank you gift: a $100 gift card to Dick’s Sporting Goods.

 Interested? Click here to register for location and time frame of choice.

 Questions? Email running101@highmark.com

Posted in General News, Special Volunteer Opportunities

THERE’S S’MORE FUN TO BE HAD AT THE DOWNTOWN Y THIS SUMMER

May 3rd, 2013

S'more fun   
   
   Get a jump on Summer Camp registration at our “S’More Fun” event 
   Monday, May 6- Friday, May 10 from 4:30-6 p.m. in the South Gym.
   Parents can complete Camp Enrollment and kids will take home all the fixin’s
   for s’mores.  Early enrollment also means your chance to register to win your   
   camper a Y Summer Camp Survivor Back Pack and Summer Fun Basket!

 

Posted in Downtown Branch, Early Care, General News, Special Events, UPMC Hamot

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