Y News

January 16, 2012

PAY THE DATE JOINERS FEE THE ENTIRE MONTH OF JANUARY!

Mark Your Calendar!

Northwoods children's Museum Hosts Family Nights Every 2nd Friday of the Month

Fit For Life - Information

January
Tuesday, January 17 - Golden Adventurers Snowshoeing 1:00PM
Thursday, January 19 - Parents Morning Out 8:00-11:30AM
Thursday, January 19 - Girls NIght Out 5:30-7:30PM
Friday, January 20 - Family Night
Saturday, January 21 - Parents Night Out 5:30-10PM
Monday, January 23 - Schools Out Fun Day 7AM-5:30PM
Monday, January 30 - Hate to Cook? Simple Egg Rolls 12-1:30PM

Ski Brule Ski Trip
8:00AM-5:00PM
Thursday April 2 - School's Out Day!
DEADLINE REGISTRATION MARCH 22
Ski Brule Equipment Rental Contract and Liability Release Agreement
YMCA Waiver Form

$40 - Includes bus & lift ticket. Ski rental, ski lesson and lunch is free.$5.00 extra for ski pole  (This is paid at Ski Brule.) 

The YMCA of the Northwoods Beck Family Center in Rhinelander has rescheduled the trip to Ski Brule to Thursday, March 29th. The cost of the trip is $40 and it includes a lift ticket, lessons, equipment rental, lunch and the bus trip to and from Iron River, MI. This trip will be held during a School day out, grab some friends and spend a day on the slopes. There is a registration deadline of Thursday, March 22. Sign up today!
For more information contact the YMCA of the Northwoods at 715-362-9622.

How to register?

1. Call the YMCA at 362-9622 and pay $40 by credit card to reserve your space.

2. Complete the Ski Brule Equipment Rental contract if child is renting equipment. Credit card information must be provided but is used only in case equipment is not returned or damaged.

3. Sign the Ski Brule Liability Release Agreement .

4. Sign the YMCA waiver below.

5. Bring the Ski Brule Equipment Rental Contract/liability release and YMCA waiver the day of the trip. No one will be allowed on the bus without these two forms.

 Lunch is a hot dog, chips and soda. Bring money for any other additional food.

 The YMCA reserves the right to cancel the trip if not enough interest.

Thank You From The Y Dance the Night Away
A great big THANK YOU to the Northwoods Banquet Center for hosting the Y Dance the Night Away on Friday, January 6. A great time was had by all.

Thanks also to the 50’s Fair Play Band ( Bea Kerner, Diane, Mueller, Joe Bruso, Therese Seabloom and Denny Friemuth) for providing the great dance music.

FIT FOR LIFE Lifestyle Change Program
Through January up to February 6, 2012, the YMCA of the Northwoods Beck Family Center will begin accepting applications for the FIT FOR LIFE Lifestyle Change program.

The FIT FOR LIFE Weight Loss Competition is a 12-week structured exercise program with weekly workouts, challenges, weigh-ins and lifestyle lectures, taking place in February and wrapping up in May. This year’s program will see the addition of individual personal training sessions and body composition analysis. The winners will be the male and female with the greatest percentage weight loss over the twelve weeks. Last year’s winners lost over 35 pounds each over the twelve weeks, with the greatest weight loss being 55 pounds! As a group the 20 participants lost 387lbs.
Through this program, participants are given the tools to make successful long-term changes in their health and well-being. “The FIT FOR LIFE program has created results year after year, and with subtle changes to the program we are able to see continued success and most importantly results.” says Chris Cook, Wellness Director. “Even though the program is geared towards a weight loss program, it’s more a program which gives you the building blocks to create a healthy lifestyle routine and build relationships that last well beyond the timelines of the program.”

Applications are available at the YMCA of the Northwoods and online. They are due no later than Monday, February 6th, 2012. Enrollment is limited to 25.

To learn more about the FIT FOR LIFE Competition, contact 715.362.9622x113 or visit www.ymcaofthenorthwoods.org.

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Youth Resistance Training
The YMCA of the Northwoods is starting our inaugural youth resistance training class. This class will introduce 9-12 year old boys and girls the fundamentals of resistance training, by working on proper form and proper progression for their age.

Training techniques include body weight, resistance bands and free weights. Classes begin February 20th.
Studies have shown that resistance training during adolescence can increase bone density, help prevent injuries, help improve self esteem and can improve body composition.

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Hodag Snow Dash Snowshoe Race

The YMCA of the Northwoods to take part in the 36th Annual Rhinelander Lions Club Fisheree
and Winter Festival

The YMCA of the Northwoods will be hosting the Hodag Snow Dash and Family Fun Tromp, 10:30AM, Saturday February 11. The 5km snowshoe event is just one of the many events taking place at the 36th Annual Rhinelander Lions Club Fisheree and Winter Festival.

The Hodag Snow Dash will feature a 5km course which will wind through Hodag Park and Venture onto Boom Lake. All participants in the event will receive a winter hat courtesy of Toko USA. There are two classes for the event. The Hodag Snow Dash 5km Open division. This event is timed and will recognize the top 3 overall male finishers and top 3 overall female finishers, with special awards. The Family Tromp is a non timed family event. This event is a great entry into snowshoeing and a fun way to spend some time with the family. All participants in both classes will receive a Toko Winter Hat. Mel's Sporting Goods will be onsite providing free demo's and have snowshoes available for use for both events. First come first served.

Registration for the event is available online at www.active.com under Hodag Snow Dash. Registration and check for the day of the race will begin at 8:30AM at the Hodag Park Boat landing. The racing events will start at 10:30AM. For more information please contact the YMCA of the Northwoods at 362-9622 ext 113 or visit www.ymcaofthenorthwoods.org. Hope to see you there!

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Beck Family Center
2003 Winnebago Street East
Rhinelander, WI 54501
715-362-9622

Eagle River Branch
1812 Pleasure Island Road
Eagle River, WI 54521
715-479-9500

Children's Learning Center
1052 Dorr Avenue
Rhinelander, WI 54501
715-362-9633