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CONNECTING MEMBERS A Y STORY BUILDING LASTING RELATIONSHIPS My daughter Gabby began attending the Summer ALL FOR ONE Camp at the Newark YMCA in the summer of 2014. She has spent five summers attending part or most of the summer. Every year, Gabby begins talking about summer Y camp in the spring! Although, I only work part time in the summer, the weeks she attends are incredibly beneficial to her because she is able to socially engage with her peers and build lasting relationships with friends and counselors. Gabby especially loves swimming, so the camp gives her the chance to swim almost every day! If given the chance, Gabby would spend all day not active; I love that the YMCA summer camp provides her the opportunities to stay active, make friends and build in her social skills. Next year she will be 16, and she is hoping to continue to attend and one day be a Leader in Training for the camp she loves so much! Our family is so thankful for such a positive environment in Licking County! ~Gabby’s Mom Carrie

NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER FOR LICKING COUNTY FAMILY YMCA

IN THIS ISSUE PAGE ONE -A Y Story: Building Lasting Relationships -A Y Story: Inspired to Push Myself Part 2 PAGE TWO -Cardio Gold & Breast Cancer Awareness Month -Holiday Hours -Chipotle Fundraiser -Yoga Workshops -Y Week of Wellness PAGE THREE -Meet Caitlin, Registered Dietitian -ASHI CPR/AED/First Aid Training -Parents Night Out -Transformation Tuesday -Before and After Care -Positive Parenting Program -Beyond Traditional Gymnastics -Gymnastics Birthday Parties PAGE FOUR -Run Run Reindeer 5k -Poinsettia Sales -Work at the Y -Food/Toiletries Drive -Operation Christmas Child

ENJOY THIS ISSUE? Feel free to share this newsletter with anyone who you think may find it useful.

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, IDEAS? Contact Dana at dana.moore@lcfymca.org

LICKING COUNTY FAMILY YMCA Y Newark 470 W. Church St. Newark

Y Western 355 W. Broad St. Pataskala

www.lcfymca.org

ALL FOR ONE enables children living w ith disabilities to attend Y Summer Day Camp. Funding for All for One in 2018 was made possible through support from the Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Licking County Foundation, United Way of Licking County and the Granville Foundation.

A Y STORY INSPIRED TO PUSH MYSELF PART 2 In July, we shared Terri’s story Inspired to Push Myself. We are happy to update that Terri finished first place in the female (55+ division) of the 2018 Ohio Games beginner triathlon series. As State Champion of her age group, Terri will be receiving an Ohio Series Championship Sports-Tek pullover. And the song being played as Terri crossed the finish line? Of course it was the YMCA!

GENERAL ELECTION Y Newark is a polling location. Please be prepared for extra traffic and limited parking around the Mitchell Center all day on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

And don’t forget to vote!

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YOGA WORKSHOPS Y NEWARK & WESTERN YOGA FOR STRENGTH Y NEWARK-Aerobics Studio 1 Saturday, Nov. 3, 11:15am

Increase tone and build stability from the center with Yoga for Strength. Yoga workshops are facilitated at a slower pace to encourage focus and deepen attention. Sessions are always interactive. Handouts for your home practice will be provided. No prior experience or supplies needed. All workshops are 45 minutes in length No Registration Required. EXPLORING THE ART OF MEDITATION Y WESTERN-Classroom 100 Saturday, Nov. 10, 10:15am We invite you to nourish yourself with silence and mindfulness in a supportive group setting as we explore the art of meditation. This 45 minute class will guide you through the basics of beginning a meditation practice and conclude with 20-30 minute instructor led practice of breath use, simple mindfulness, and visualization. Admission is 1 non-perishable food items per person. Registration is required as space is limited and can be completed at the Y Western Front Desk.

HOLIDAY HOURS THANKSGIVING WEEK

Y NEWARK Y WESTERN MON-SAT NOV 19-24 MON-SAT NOV 19-24 No program classes No program classes (swim, gymnastics, martial arts) (gymnastics, martial arts) Basketball practices will take place WED NOV 21 WED NOV 21 No Evening Group Fitness Normal schedule FRI NOV 23 FRI NOV 23 Normal Hours Normal Hours Reese Center: Normal Hours No Group Fitness Classes Women & Youth: 8am-12pm No Child Watch No Group Fitness classes SAT NOV 25 SAT NOV 25 Normal Hours and schedules Normal Hours and schedules

THANKSGIVING DAY THURSDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2018

YMCA NEWARK BRANCH: Facility Closed YMCA WESTERN BRANCH: 7:00am-10:00am (No Group Fitness classes or Child Watch)

SCHEDULE A MAMMOGRAM TODAY On Tuesday, October 16th, the Y Cardio Gold class participated in October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month by wearing pink. A gift basket of breast cancer survivor items was given as a door prize. One class member is very crafty and made pink headbands for everyone in the class. Their goal was to remind and encourage everyone to get a mammogram!

Y WEEK OF WELLNESS NOVEMBER 5-10, 2018

Y Newark and Y Western are teaming up to share all the Licking County Family YMCA Health & Wellness has to offer. The week will include a variety of events such as beginner’s strength training, introductory group fitness, workshops on yoga, nutrition, goal setting and even cooking classes. Full schedules of events will be at both Branch front desks. Try a new class, check out a new branch, learn a new technique. It is all here for you at the Y Week of Wellness!

Y HEALTHY KIDS NETWORK CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support the Y Healthy Kids Network. Come into Chipotle at 1292 N 21st Street in Newark on Thursday, November 8th between 4:00 and 8:00pm. Flyers can be found at the Y Newark Front Desk. Giving back is yummy at Chipotle!

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WELCOME CAITLIN Meet Caitlin Lewis MS, RD, our new Registered Dietitian! Caitlin will be

available to meet with you to discuss your specific nutrition needs. Caitlin has experience working with all populations, ranging from children to active adults. She also has experience working with various chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and celiac disease, just to name a few. If you’re interested in working with Caitlin, pick up a flyer at the Y Newark Front Desk. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Caitlin at caitlin.lewis@lcfymca.org or 757-339-3875.

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE Our Before and After School site at Stevenson has a space available (this site houses Stevenson and Garfield students) as well as our Flory Park After School program that houses Cherry Valley, McGuffey and Hillview. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact the Y Child Care at 740-345-9628.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT

Y NEWARK Friday, November 30 7:00-10:30pm

Y WESTERN Friday, November 30

POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM MANAGING FIGHTING AND AGGRESSION

This month’s topic is Managing Fighting and Aggression. On Thursday, Nov. 15th. All programs are 6:30-8:00pm at the Licking County Family YMCA. Free childcare up to age 7 provided if reservations received by deadline. Free food and beverages. Triple P is for all parents, grandparents and caregivers! These programs target parents with children from birth to age 12. Triple P is a system of easy to implement, parenting solutions that help to solve parenting problems and to prevent future problems before they occur.

Triple P is a researched based, internationally recognized, multilevel parent support program funded by Licking Memorial Health Systems and supported by Mental Health and Recovery of Licking and Knox Counties and Our Futures in Licking County.

ASHI TRAINING CPR/AED/First AID

Tuesday, November 13, 10:00am-12:00pm Y Newark Conference Room REGISTRATION: Registration is required

at the Y Newark Front Desk. Participants complete online training prior to in class training.

TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY Join us on Facebook every Tuesday at 11:00am for Transformation Tuesdays at the Y. We will be discussing different aspects of living a healthy lifestyle, as well as upcoming events and opportunities at the YMCA.

November topics: Week of Wellness Fitness Goal Setting Maintaining Weight through the Holidays Why Have you Hit a Plateau

BEYOND THE TRADITIONAL GYMNASTICS AT THE Y

Join us in the Gym, we have something for everyone! Including classes for Preschool age children from Mom, Pop and Me through the all boy’s Rat Pack class. We also have Progressive Gymnastics classes for the beginner gymnast up through the competitive level for both boys and girls.

Interested in Cheer? We offer Tumbling for Cheerleaders teaching beginner, intermediate and advanced tumbling needed for Cheer. Got a Ninja at home? Join us for Ninja Gym where gymnastics, tumbling, climbing, jumping and more combine. Adults, have you ever watched your child swing on the bars and want to try it yourself? Register for Adult Open Gym! Adult Open Gym allows you to come in and create their own workout involving some gymnastics like movements/skills. You do not have to be a former gymnast to participate in this class and it is at your own pace. We look forward to seeing you in the gym!

GYMNASTICS BIRTHDAY PARTIES Thinking about having a birthday party, but want something different? A gymnastics birthday party is the answer. We set up the gym so that it is age

appropriate for the birthday kid. The birthday kid receives a free birthday party t-shirt and we have plenty of room and activities to make your party special and unique. Please call 740-349-9585 to set up your next birthday party or kid’s Holiday party.

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LIVING THE GIVING SEASON Food/Toiletries Drive At Y Western, we are fortunate and thankful this holiday season with our Y Family. We know that there are those in our community who don’t have such a strong support system. Help us this year as we collect food and toiletries for our area residents. All food and toiletries collected will be split between our two area pantries: LEADS and Storehouse for Jesus. WHEN: October 23-November 14th WHERE: Y Western Front Desk WHAT: Please bring unopened, non perishable FOOD items and unopened TOILETRIES for children and adults. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Dana Moore and dana.moore@lcfymca.org

BLESSING ON BOTH SIDES Operation Christmas Child Announcing the YMCA's Fourth Annual Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing Event! All community members, Y members, family and friends are invited to come to the Licking County Family YMCA where we will have items to pack 500 shoeboxes for children all over the world. We will have a speaker who received a shoebox as a child, and The River Radio will be there! Please come pack a shoebox...it's a blessing on both sides of the Box! WHAT: Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Party WHERE: Y Newark Knoll Gym WHEN: Friday November 2nd-5:00-7:30pm WHO: Open to the community. No registration needed. Children welcome! FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Laurie Wells at 740-404-8668 laurie@hayesoffices.com or Rebecca Cates at 740-755-8609 beccacates2@gmail.com

POINSETTIA SALES The LCFYMCA Sharks are selling Poinsettia’s this season to help raise

funds for swim team equipment and meet fees. Check out their selection, order some holiday flowers and support our team. The LCFYMCA Sharks are working with local Timbuk Farms to supply the poinsettias. All orders must be in by Nov 13th. Money must be turned in when the order is place. Delivery of Poinsettias will be the week of December 3rd. Order form can be found online or at the Y Newark Front Desk. Any questions please email kris.read@lcfymca.org

DISCOVER YOUR PASSION WORK AT THE Y Now hiring for positions at both our locations in Newark and Pataskala. Discover your passion with a job at the Y! For more information or to apply online check out our employment webpage at www.lcfymca.org/employment CHILD CARE Assistant Preschool Teacher PT Newark and Pataskala Before and After Caregiver PT Pataskala Early Childhood Administrator FT Pataskala Lead Preschool Teacher FT Newark and Pataskala AQUATICS Lifeguard PT Newark Warm Water Aquatics Instructor PT Newark GYMNASTICS Cheer/Tumbling Instructor PT Newark Recreational Gymnastics Instructor PT Newark and Pataskala

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2018-1:30 pm

Greet Santa at the Finish line! Proceeds from Run Run Reindeer benefit the Y Healthy Kids Network Backpack program.

RACE TIME: 1:30 pm starting at The Works REGISTRATION: https://racepenguin.com/events/runrunreindeer/ FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Katie Monroe at katie.monroe@lcfymca.org or 740-345-9622 ext. 106