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June’s the Best Time to Join! Become a Y member in June and pay no joiner’s fee! Enjoy all the benefits of Y membership and a savings of up to $100. Already a member? If you refer a friend and they join, you BOTH get a free month! For more information, call 847 272 7250 or contact Membership Director Sari Glazebrook, sglazebrook@nsymca.org.
Summer Camps are now underway – don’t miss the fun! The Y offers a wide variety top-quality day camps to satisfy every need. Many sessions are already filled; register NOW to secure the remaining spots. Registration for each week closes on the preceding Thursday. Check out the Camp Guide, Parent Handbook, and Camp Calendar on the Y website, www.nsymca.org. Contact Camp Registrar Kathy Fielding, kfielding@nsymca.org, for more information. All Y users: Please be patient and use extra caution in our parking lot as we accommodate morning and afternoon camp traffic. Thank you!
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NSYMCA Summer Cinema Presents “The Lego Movie,” June 28. Enjoy a new summer tradition at the Y – outdoor family movies on our spacious lawn! Bring out your chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets for a fun Saturday evening with friends and neighbors. Our first movie, on June 28, will be “The Lego Movie.” Come around 8pm to get a good spot! Free for members; non-members are asked to bring a donation of one canned good per person for the Northfield Food Bank. For more info, call 847 272 7250.
New NSYMCA Mobile App. Stay up to date on schedules, events, the status of the facility, summer camps and more with the all new North Suburban YMCA Mobile App! Download the app today to see the summer schedules and fun activities that are being held at the Y. You can download the app free of charge in the iTunes App Store or in Google Play.
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“Painting with Wine and Friends” is continuing throughout the summer on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Classes will be held 7/17 and 8/21 from 7:00 to 9:00pm. Everything is included, no experience necessary. Enjoy a fun evening and walk away with a beautiful 9x12 painted canvas. For registration information, visit www.nsymca.org.
Community Gallery for June. Be sure to stop by and see the new Community Gallery art show by local students Mason Geick and Brooke Ogierman. Their paintings will be on display through the month of June. Paintings are available for purchase, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the YMCA. For more information about the Y’s Community Gallery program, contact Cathie Winnie, cwinnie@nsymca.org.
Coming Soon to the Community Gallery – Portraits by Bill Sanders. Photographer Bill Sanders returns to the Y’s Community Gallery with a new show of portraits, on display through the month of July. Come meet the artist and tour the exhibit at a free reception on Wednesday, July 2 from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Artwork purchases support YMCA programs.
Plan Your Special Event at the Y! We have the facilities and expertise to make your event fun for everyone. Birthday Parties, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Corporate Parties/Meetings, Reunions – the Y has party packages to fit any need. Contact Ashley Almdale at aalmdale@nsymca.org or 847 272 7250.
Kindergarten Club registration open for Fall 2014. Do you have a child in half-day kindergarten? Enrich their experience with the Y’s Kindergarten Club extension program! Kindergarten Club creates a fun, full-day experience to support your child’s social and academic development. Afternoon sessions are available, including transportation to/from public schools in Northbrook as well as St. Norbert’s. Hot lunches, snacks, and even swim lessons are all included! Also, check out Y-Time, the NSYMCA’s afterschool program for grades K-5. For information, contact Shannon Cartier, scartier@nsymca.org, 847 272 7250 x. 1246.
Bring in a Friend, Enjoy the Savings! For a limited time, members who refer a new member can receive a free month’s membership. Restrictions may apply. Visit the front desk for details or contact Membership Director Sari Glazebrook, sglazebrook@nsymca.org.
Learn to Swim Now for Summer Fun and Safety! Water safety is crucial during the summer, and the Y has been teaching kids to swim for over a century. Our progressive curriculum builds confidence, independence and skills for all ages. Click here http://nsymca.org/y/programs/aquatics/swim-lessons to view the NSYMCA’s full schedule of swim lessons and to register online.
Free Fitness Assessment for Members. Schedule your free fitness assessment today with a member of our health and wellness team! When you complete your assessment, you will receive a free Y towel and assistance identifying your healthy lifestyle goals. Contact Megan Vazquez, mvazquez@nsymca.org, for more information.
Small Group Training Classes. Take your fitness training to the next level in small groups that boost your skills and intensity! The Y offers groups for TRX, Tabata, boxing, and more. Check out the Program Guide at www.nsymca.org or contact Marlo Leaman, mleaman@nsymca.org for schedule and fee information.
Women’s Self Defense Class. Learn practical self defense skills in a safe, comfortable environment. This multi-faceted class is part cardio workout, part self-defense techniques, part mental preparedness and strategies to keep you safe. All abilities welcome. For schedules and registration information, visit the Martial Arts page of the Program Guide at www.nsymca.org.
Free Yoga! All of the Y’s popular mind-body classes are now FREE for members! Yoga nurtures the body and uplifts the spirit like nothing else. To take advantage of this opportunity, become a member today. Contact Margo Leaman, mleaman@nsymca.org, for more information.
Exercise Connection, a leader in physical fitness training for individuals with special needs, now offers a fitness course for youth and adults with autism spectrum disorders at the North Suburban Y. Classes focus on core skills including body image, posture, motor coordination, muscular fitness and cardiovascular fitness. The class is taught by Laura Fine, Northbrook resident and Director in Training for Exercise Connection. Class size is limited and one-on-one aide support is available. See the Program Guide at www.nsymca.org for registration information.
Ready for a Break? The Y is proud to offer professional massage services from Align Wellness Center. Appointments are available for 25 minute or 55 minute sessions in our comfortable Health Center, adjacent to our adult locker rooms. Sign up for appointments at the Y front desk. Y members also qualify for Value Added Partner discounts on massages at Align’s office in Northbrook. Visit www.nsymca.org for more information and pricing.
Parents, please note: non-member guests under the age of 18 must have a signed waiver on file to use YMCA facilities. Please stop by the front desk for more information. Also, unattended children under age 10 are not permitted in the building.
