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Get Ready for Y Summer Classes! The summer Program Guide is now posted online, full of classes to keep the whole family busy and active. Member registration opens May 17, non-member on May 25. Register before May 31 to get an early-bird discount! Visit www.nsymca.org to view the Program Guide and register online.
Taste of Asia, May 18. The Northbrook Community Relations Commission will present its annual Taste of Asia festival at the North Suburban Y on Sunday, May 18 from 12:30 to 4:00pm. Delicious food, eclectic art, and exciting live music and dance performances make this a day to remember! Free admission open to all. For detailed event information, contact the Northbrook CRC at 847 664 4417.
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Women’s Health Week, May 12-16. Visit the Y this week for special programs and surprises! Schedule includes: Monday, 9am –Cardio Party with snacks from Whole Foods; Tuesday, Body Fat and Waist Circumference Testing; Wednesday, Free Blood Pressure Tests; Thursday and Friday, Free Massages from Align Wellness. Visit the front desk for details!
Community Gallery for May. The YMCA’s Community Gallery welcomes artists Vance Wan and Jan Keller Schultz for a month-long exhibit inspired by traditional Asian styles of artwork. Their work will be on display throughout May. Artwork is available for purchase, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the North Suburban Y. For more information, contact Cathie Winnie, cwinnie@nsymca.org.
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Substance Abuse Workshop, May 6. Family Service Center presents "Substance Abuse Prevention, What Every Family Needs to Know", Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 PM. The free event will be held at the Wilmette Public Library and is sponsored by Family Service Center, North Suburban YMCA, NCDAA, and Wilmette Police Department.
Party at the Y! The Y is the perfect place for your next special event. We have the facilities and expertise to make your event fun for everyone. Birthday Parties, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Corporate Parties/Meetings, Reunions – the Y has party packages to fit any need. Contact Margie Heisler, mheisler@nsymca.org or 847 272 7250.
Kindergarten Club registration open for Fall 2014. Do you have a child in half-day kindergarten? Enrich their experience with the Y’s Kindergarten Club extension program! Kindergarten Club creates a fun, full-day experience to support your child’s social and academic development. Afternoon sessions are available, including transportation to/from public schools in Northbrook as well as St. Norbert’s. Hot lunches, snacks, and even swim lessons are all included! Also, check out Y-Time, the NSYMCA’s afterschool program for grades K-5. For information, contact Shannon Cartier, scartier@nsymca.org, 847 272 7250 x. 1246.
Bring in a Friend, Enjoy the Savings! For a limited time, members who refer a new member can receive a free month’s membership. Restrictions may apply. Visit the front desk for details or contact Membership Director Sari Glazebrook, sglazebrook@nsymca.org.
Men’s Basketball League Starts Soon—Register by May 22. Grab some friends and register your team for the Y’s Adult Men’s Basketball League. The season runs for eight games plus playoffs, with a cash prize to the champion team. Maximum of 10 players per team, ages 18 and older. Registration fee is $500/team, due by May 22. For more information, contact Carol Sassorossi, csassorossi@nsymca.org.
Summer Camps are Filling Up Fast! The Y offers a wide variety top-quality day camps to satisfy every need. Check out the Camp Guide on the Y website, www.nsymca.org, and register now to secure your spots. Contact Camp Registrar Kathy Fielding, kfielding@nsymca.org, for more information.
Learn to Swim Now for Summer Fun and Safety! Water safety is crucial during the summer, and the Y has been teaching kids to swim for over a century. Our progressive curriculum builds confidence, independence and skills for all ages. Click here http://nsymca.org/y/programs/aquatics/swim-lessons to view the NSYMCA’s full schedule of swim lessons and to register online.
Free Fitness Assessment for Members. Schedule your free fitness assessment today with a member of our health and wellness team! When you complete your assessment, you will receive a free Y towel and assistance identifying your healthy lifestyle goals. Contact Megan Vazquez, mvazquez@nsymca.org, for more information.
Small Group Training Classes. Take your fitness training to the next level in small groups that boost your skills and intensity! The Y offers groups for TRX, Tabata, boxing, and more. Check out the Program Guide at www.nsymca.org or contact Marlo Leaman, mleaman@nsymca.org for schedule and fee information.
Women’s Self Defense Class. This spring, learn practical self defense skills in a safe, comfortable environment. This multi-faceted class is part cardio workout, part self-defense techniques, part mental preparedness and strategies to keep you safe. All abilities welcome. For schedules and registration information, visit the Martial Arts page of the Program Guide at www.nsymca.org.
Free Yoga! All of the Y’s popular mind-body classes are now FREE for members! Yoga nurtures the body and uplifts the spirit like nothing else. To take advantage of this opportunity, become a member today. Contact Margo Leaman, mleaman@nsymca.org, for more information.
Kids Ride to the Y. Simplify your life – let the Y Bus pick up your kids after school and bring them to their Y classes! Transportation is available for a small fee from elementary and middle schools in Northbrook and Glenview. Contact Shannon Cartier at scartier@nsymca.org for more information.
Exercise Connection, a leader in physical fitness training for individuals with special needs, now offers a fitness course for youth and adults with autism spectrum disorders at the North Suburban Y. Classes focus on core skills including body image, posture, motor coordination, muscular fitness and cardiovascular fitness. Northbrook resident and Director in Training for the Exercise Connection, Laura Fine will lead the class. Class size is limited and one-on-one aide support is available. See the Program Guide at www.nsymca.org for registration information.
Ready for a Break? The Y is proud to offer professional massage services from Align Wellness Center. Appointments are available for 25 minute or 55 minute sessions in our comfortable Health Center, adjacent to our adult locker rooms. Sign up for appointments at the Y front desk. Y members also qualify for Value Added Partner discounts on massages at Align’s office in Northbrook. Visit www.nsymca.org for more information and pricing.
Parents, please note: non-member guests under the age of 18 must have a signed waiver on file to use YMCA facilities. Please stop by the front desk for more information. Also, unattended children under age 10 are not permitted in the building.
