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JULY 4 - BRANCHES OPEN 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
Radio Disney’s Move It! Tour - live at Fort Meigs Y
Radio Disney is bringing its high-energy, sixty minute stage show to the Fort Meigs YMCA on Friday, July 10 at 6 p.m. The Radio Disney Move IT! Tour encourages families to get active and illustrates fun ways for them to increase their current activity levels. The event is free and open to all area families. In addition to the stage show, there will be interactive games and Radio Disney prize giveaways including the chance to win four tickets to an upcoming Jonas Brothers concert to be held at Quicken Loans Area in Cleveland on August 27. Radio Disney has teamed up with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to bring the Move IT! Tour to locations throughout Ohio. For more information, please contact the Fort Meigs YMCA at 419-251-9622.
Summer Hours of Operation
(effective June 22 - September 7, 2009)
| Monday - Thursday: |
5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Friday: |
5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Saturday: |
6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Sunday: |
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
***VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES**
Volunteers Needed You can help out anywhere, but you belong at the Wolf Creek YMCA! As a YMCA Volunteer, your time and talent will go a long way. Lead a program, serve as a role model for young people, help out in the office or at a special event, raise money, or be a part of a group or committee. No matter how you help, you can make a big difference. To get involved, please call 419-866-9622, or stop by and fill out a volunteer application. Email Tara Dumas at tdumas@ymcatoledo.org.
Join us for Women's Wellness and Adventure Weekend
Join us for a weekend of relaxation, exhilaration and just plain fun! Women's Adventure and Wellness Weekend will be held September 11-13, 2009 at YMCA Storer Camps in the beautiful Irish Hills of Southeast Michigan. This special weekend offers the opportunity to get away by yourself, meet new people and learn new skills. Don't miss out on this getaway that will nurture your spirit, mind and body. Register today.
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YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo – building strong kids, strong families and strong communities for 144 years
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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 8th 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 3rd 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
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>>
YMCA and JCC/United Jewish Council of Greater Toledo awarded $125,000 nonprofit Collaboration Prize
The YMCA and JCC/United Jewish Council of Greater Toledo has been named winner for The Collaboration Prize for their outstanding model of nonprofit collaboration. The YMCA and JCC/United Jewish Council of Greater Toledo tied with the Dallas Museum of Nature and Science as recognized leaders in leveraging resources, eliminating duplication of programs and services, and increasing efficiency through collaboration. The YMCA and JCC/United Jewish Council, as well as the Dallas Museum of Nature and Science will share the $250,000 prize. Lodestar announced the winner Thursday afternoon March 5, 2009.
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
Get started on a healthy new lifestyle - register for Summer programs
Register now for the next Program Session. YMCA/JCC programs are a terrific value and a great way to get and keep your new exercise habits going throughout 2009. And don't forget, with All-for-One core fitness, you can participate in an unlimited number of core fitness classes per session at any branch as long as space allows. Preview now>
News - Fort Meigs Y opens new child care center
The Fort Meigs YMCA is pleased to celebrate the opening of a new Child Care Center - The Fort Meigs YMCA Adventure Center.
The Adventure Center offers full- and part-time child care for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years old including enrichment classes, Kindergarten Readiness and summer programs.
The 19,000 square foot facility, located at 210 E. South Boundary, has capacity for 173 children and includes a gymnasium, computer lab and art studio. The developmental program in the center is designed to meet the needs of all children with an emphasis on early childhood education.
The center will also be a base for a wide range of services to families such as parent education, family and movie nights, parent's night out events, holiday programs and specialty YMCA classes. The program will begin its first day of child care on Monday, March 2nd. For more information, please contact Sara Perna at 419-251-9622.
Wolf Creek YMCA Kidzone and Family Adventure Center
The Wolf Creek YMCA Kidzone and Family Adventure Center will be changing their check in and out procedures for the 2009 year.
There will be one check in and out area located in the Kidzone for members that need care for their children while working out. Parents's will receive wrist bands and the children will be dropped off and picked up in the Kidzone regardless of if they are using the Kidzone or Family Adventure Center. Parents will need to come a few minutes early prior to dropping their children off to get acquainted with the new check in and out procedures.
NEW YMCA Sports Web Site Click here>
American Heritage Girls
A Christ centered program for girls ages 5-12 (K-6th grade). The Wolf Creek YMCA is scouting for more American Heritage Girls. If you would like to sign up your daughter or find out more information please contact Kari Bonnell at 419-346-5075 or kari_simonis@yahoo.com or see Registration flyer>>
YMCA/JCC education and care - flexible, affordable and close to home
At the YMCA and JCC, families tell us what's important for their kids - and we listen. They want safe, affordable programs, 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. Enroll now and save up to $100.
Family Events
Try the Latest Fitness Craze, ZUMBA!
Classes offered Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 pm and Fridays at 10:15 am in Studio C.
Child Care Centers Step Up to Quality
The Anderson Enrichment Center is a one star child care program based on the Step Up To Quality program from Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Step UP To Quality is a voluntary rating system for licensed early childhood programs to recognize achievements in higher quality standards. Congratulations Anderson Enrichment Center. Keep up the great work!
Birthday Party Packages at the Wolf Creek YMCA Click here for MORE information>>
Call 419-866-9622 for information on facility rental for birthday, company, church or family reunions.
Family Nights
Fridays from 4:30-7:30 pm
All ages with parent. Parents, spend your Friday evenings at the Wolf Creek Y with your entire family. Families can play all together in the pool during Family Swim, spend time in our Family Adventure Center, or participate in special activities.
Kids/Families In Motion
In Studio C on Mondays from 4:15-5:00 pm.
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.
WiFi Now Available at the Y
Buckeye Express WiFi is now available at the Eastern, Fort Meigs, Francis, Summit and Wolf Creek YMCAs. The high-speed internet access is free to all Buckeye Express cable modem subscribers. For details, visit http://www.buckeye-express.com./ |
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Facilities Available
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