Y News

January 23, 2012

PAY THE DATE JOINERS FEE THE ENTIRE MONTH OF JANUARY!

Mark Your Calendar!

Friday Family Fun Night January 27 Potluck, Bounce House and Float Night in the Pool! You may bring a dish to pass for our “ family style” dinner starting at 5:30PM. Then its time to have some fun in our Bounce House!

A-M may bring main dish, N-Z may bring a side dish or dessert

January

Fit For Life - Information
Monday, January 30 - Hate to Cook? Simple Egg Rolls 12:00-1:30PM
Tuesday, January 24 - Y-Stitichers NOON-3PM
Friday, January 27 - Family Night Float NIght in the Pool 5:30-7PM

TotSpot Photo

The YMCA Children's Learning Center enjoy sledding & warm temperatures.

Become a Lifeguard at the Y!

YMCA to hold lifeguard class in April!

Interested in working at a summer camp this summer as a lifeguard? Learn the skills to become a professional lifeguard at the Y. This course will teach lifeguard candidates the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course content and activities prepare candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies, and prevent drowning and injuries.

Classes will start Monday April 2–Friday April 6.  The class will meet from 9:00AM to 4:00PM each day. This course will certify you in American Red Cross professional rescuer CPR, first aid and lifeguarding. The cost is $180 for Y members and $230 for general public.

Please call Aquatic Director Melissa Nieman at 715-362-9622 ext 111 if you have any questions. The Y is also looking for lifeguards to fill morning and afternoon shifts this fall! Please contact Melissa Nieman at 715-362-9622 ext 111 for more information.

Say Please & Thank You: Child Behavior Challenge

Politeness counts! For us, manners and empathy are part of the code of conduct for living in our world that we as parents must teach and our children must learn. Raising well-mannered children should be a priority for parents. Manners are the basics of learning the difference between right and wrong. Teaching your children what behavior you expect from them is a daily parenting process—part of what can ensure that our world is going to be blessed with caring, polite, respectful kids instead of those who just don't care about anything or anybody but themselves. Today, we can cover the basics, with those three magic words.

Here are some tips for saying please and thank you:

• Show by example.
  This is an exercise for you, as well as your kids! So say please and thank you for every little thing you can think of today. If your child hands you her bottle, say, "Thank you!" If are asking something of your partner, don't forget to add a please at the end. Setting the tone of respect and politeness in the home is where it all starts. Do as I say, not as I do does not apply here!

• Praise the pleases.
  Let your children know how happy it makes you when they are being kind and responsible. Praise your children when they use the words please and thank-you today.

• Be a broken record.
  Keep on reminding your kids throughout the day to say please and thank you. If they ask for a glass of milk, wait for the magic word. If they try to leave the dinner table, call them back and ask them to ask you to PLEASE to be excused.

Say please and thank you everyday. Praise children liberally when they're polite. Correct them when they're not. Give constant reminders to say please and thank you and always remember to be a positive role model.

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A New Year a New You - Personal Training

One of the most common new year’s resolutions is for this to be the year when you make becoming healthier and fitter a priority. The YMCA of the Northwoods would like to make this year’s resolution a reality with the help of our certified personal trainers. Whether your goal is to shed a few extra pounds, get your 5km or 10km time down, establish a new routine, or be able to keep up with your kids, our personal trainers can develop an individualized plan for everyone to reach their goals.

The YMCA has a variety of packages available to help anyone reach your fitness goals. Members receive a discount on these services but anyone can hire a YMCA personal trainer and use the facility during the training sessions.
Personal Training packages cost $35-40 an hour depending on the number of sessions. Our certified personal trainers have the expertise in strength and cardio training as well as many other fitness tools, helping you slim down, tone up and improve your overall fitness.

Call today and see how we can help you turn that new year’s resolution into a reality! For more information visit www.ymcaofthenorthwoods.org or call 715 362 9622 ext 113 and speak with the Wellness Director, Chris Cook.

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.

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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 62. 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