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South Toledo YMCA Update

Since September, the YMCA of Greater Toledo, in partnership with community representatives, has conducted a membership campaign for the South Toledo YMCA.  The goal was to sell enough memberships to close the budget deficit at the South Toledo Y and allow the building to remain open until a new facility is built.

We appreciate everyone's hard work in the endeavor. Despite these efforts, the campaign fell short of our goal. The South Toledo YMCA facility will close on Monday, December 21, 2009.

While we understand this is a sad day for many people in our neighborhood, the YMCA is committed to a strong YMCA presence in South Toledo. More details...

Video Highlight of  December 14, 2009  news conference: Announcement regarding future of South Toledo YMCA

Free Group Exercise Classes for YMCA Members, UT Employees, and UT Students
Classes will be held  from December 21st - January 2nd, 2010, at the Morse Center,
See schedule of holiday classes here


A gift for you and your friends
The YMCA/JCC wishes you a healthy, joyous holiday season. To thank you for being a Max Member, you will soon receive in the mail, passes to give as gifts to your friends.

If your friends join the YMCA/JCC as Max Members by December 31, they will save up to $200 plus get an additional 10% off monthly payments. And you'll receive one month of membership free. Watch your mail for details. 

Enroll Now for Early Education, Care and Afterschool Programs 
For quality, safe and afford the YMCA and JCC, families tell us what's important for their kids - and we listen. They want quality, safe and affordable care; flexible hours; educational activities; convenient locations close to home; and they want their children to have a good time. The YMCA/JCC early education
and afterschool adventure programs offer all of this and more for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.

YMCA/JCC TO PROVIDE FREE MEMBERSHIPS TO ELIGIBLE MILITARY FAMILIES
As part of the new Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) and Department of Defense (DoD) Outreach Initiative, the YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo will provide military families with access to youth development, family strengthening, and health and well-being programs at community YMCAs nationwide.  Membership fees will be underwritten by the DoD and administered through Military OneSource, an information and referral service for military families.

Military Family Eligibility Form  Click here for more information>

YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo – building strong kids, strong families and strong communities for 144 years

 Your YMCA/JCC:

• Won The Collaboration Prize for the most outstanding partnership in the nation
• Received the Torch Award from the BBB for outstanding fundraising practices
• Won the prestigious Eagle Award for superior financial development  
• Collaborated with TPS to build the new West Toledo YMCA, to be completed August 2009
• Served 307,440 people, making your YMCA the 8^th largest in the nation
• Raised $2,153,812 during the Annual Scholarship Campaign
• Provided 75,462 people with scholarship assistance
• Partnered with United Way and LMHA to provide 14,249 youth with free Fun Bus activities
• Partnered with 136 area churches
• Served 21,301 campers at YMCA Storer Camps – the 3^rd largest camp in the nation
• Provided free diabetes screenings for 368 people
• Offered free respite child care for military families
• Taught free water safety and swim lessons to 3,500 children
• Served 2,463 children weekly at 37 child care locations
  
  

  View the YMCA/JCC full 2008 Annual Report

  
  

Free Respite Child Care for Military Families
In a continued effort to meet the growing needs of military service members, the YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo will provide respite child care services to deployed National Guard/Reservists and select military personnel. Underwritten by the Department of Defense (DoD), respite child care services are designed to provide licensed child care for children of deployed military personnel. More>>


Building Better Arms
Certified personal trainer Rebecca Boyer, fitness director for the Summit YMCA, demonstrates exercises for toning and strengthening your arms and
shoulders, as featured in the Toledo Blade Sunday, March 8, 2009 Living section article by Ann Weber.

Follow this link to read the article and see the video: http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090308/ART16/903060247/-1/ARCHIVES30

Need A Fitness Boost? MORE FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES...


 
TOLEDO YMCA SWIMMING PENGUINS!
A competitive swim team for ages 6-18, minnow level and above. Email Coach Dave Stannert at dstannart@ymcatoledo to schedule a new swimmer evaluation. Visit http://toledoymcaswimming.usswim.net/ for more information about the team.


It's Party Time at the South Toledo YMCA!
All sorts of Birthday Party Packages and group rentals are available, call 419-385-9622 for more information.


Silver Sneakers ® Fitness Program
The Silver Sneakers ® Fitness Program is a national exercise program designed exclusively for older adults and offered to Medicare-eligible members. YMCA/JCC offers the SilverSneakers Fitness program to eligible members of Anthem BCBS and Humana health plans. For eligibility, contact your insurance provider. For class information, visit or call your neighborhood YMCA or JCC.