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Would you like Email Updates? We're collecting email addresses to send periodic
updates regarding Y events and programs. We'd love to include you! Please send your email
address to: brendak@rochfamy.org. Thank you!
Sizzling Summer Special: Sign up for Membership May 1-June 30th ONLY!
It's a 3 month deal! Come on in and try us out. Have you been wanting to start an exercise routine? Now here's your chance? Is your summer so busy that you need a place to get in some quality time as a family? The Y is the place for you! Through June 30th , we're offering a special three-month summer membership! Take advantage of all the benefits of a Y membership AND if you decide to join in September, we'll waive the joining fee! Click here for the pricing information.
WEIGHT NO MORE!: This 6 week weight loss program will be run by Jen Brewer. If you are looking for the healthy way to lose weight and keep it off, "weight no more” and join us in January on Tuesday evenings at 6:00PM. Tuesdays, Starting May 13th 5:30 PM OR Wednesdays, Starting May 14th at 5:30PM Cost: $60.00.
National Senior Health & Fitness Day: Wednesday, May 28th
Stop in to the Pool Lobby for coffee and healthy treats from 9AM-11AM! Visit the Y and meet Y members and celebrate senior health & fitness!
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED for the Y's Med-City Marathon on Sunday, May 25th. Volunteers are needed for the Y's water stop or to help direct runners along the course. Contact Brenda if you are available and interested! BrendaK@rochfamy.org or call 287-2260 ext. 305.
Summer Camp Registration
has begun!
The Y is a great place for Summer Fun! Your child will have opportunities
to explore the outdoors, have fun with great staff, and enjoy caring,
responsible, respectful, and honest quality you are accustomed to
at the Y! Join us this summer for an adventure of a lifetime!!!
Discover
Y Summer Day Camp
Science, Engineering, & Technology
Camp
Check out our brochure for other summer programs like Teen Leaders, Mini-Preschool camps, etc.
The Strong Kids Campaign helps us reach out to children and families who would otherwise be unable to participate in our values-filled programs. Y activities help children develop valuable skills, gain confidence, and build self-esteem. By contributing to the Strong Kids Campaign, you can help us teach these young people such important values as caring, honesty, respect & responsibility. It's a great way to improve Rochester's standard of living, learning, and thriving. To give your time, treasure, or talent, please contact Brenda at 287-2260 ext. 305 or email: BrendaK@rochfamy.org.
The
Y's Med City Marathon: Saturday, May 25, 2008. Sign
up for the Marathon, Half Marathon,
or the 4-person Relay. www.medcitymarathon.com.
All proceeds benefit the Rochester Area Family Y's Strong Kids Campaign.
Start training now
for the 11th Annual Med-City Kids' Marathon!
Hundreds of kids are running wild and loving it! Schools all across
town are starting spring training with running programs to help
kids log 25 miles before Saturday, May 24th. The hundreds of kids
that complete the required 25 miles will participate in the final
1.2 miles to complete a marathon distance of 26.2 miles. Join us
for the fun! Vist Steps
to a Healthier Rochester
for more information.
Attention Active Older Adults! It's National Senior Health & Fitness Day!
Come visit the Y and have healthy treats and coffee! Wednesday, May 28th, 9AM-11AM in the Y's pool lobby. It's a free, open house to meet other Y members and learn about the Y's Silver Sneakers program.
Rochester Area Family Y Friday Night Family Fitness
Friday
nights January-March
Join in the fun every Friday
night for a new fitness activity for every member of your family.
Ages 6 and up! Contact the Y to get signed up by calling 287-2260.
The program is designed to give families the pportunity to get out
of the house, engage in physical activities and have fun. Upcoming
activities include yoga, pilates and swimming. Friday Night Family
Fitness is a chance to get everybody up and moving as a family.
It's also a great opportunity for families to interact with each
other and meet new friends. Cost: FREE for Y Members, $20/night
for Non-Y Members per family. Contact the Y for more details: 507-287-2260
or click here to find out the activity
of the week!
NEW SPORTS LEAGUES: Open to Members & Non-Members
Sign up at the Y's FRONT DESK
For more information or questions, contact Ryan Bacon at: ryanb@rochfamy.org or call 287-2260 ext. 326. To be assigned to a team, contact Ryan!
YMCA After School Program: Y SPACE
FREE FOR MEMBERS!
Open to 1st through 12th grades!
Every day after school!
Check in between 3:00-7:30PM and pick up by 8:00PM.
SWIMMING EVERY FRIDAY from 4:00-6:00PM
CHILD INFORMATION RECORD NEEDED ON FILE BEFORE PARTICIPATION!
Y SPACE offers afterschool drop off! Your Tween and Teen can participate in our fun and educational afterschool program while you work or shop for groceries! Check in any time between 3:00-8:00 PM. (Parent Check-in Not Required for ages 10 and up). Structured afterschool program will include Computer instruction, DDR contests, Creative Writing Contests, Break-Dancing, Teen Leaders Club, and Community Service Projects; as well as Homework Time and Core Value Based Education. Tweens and Teens can also drop in during their scheduled hours to hang out, play games, listen to music, work on computers, get homework help, and have fun. Y SPACE is a FREE after school program for members. Contact Jennifer Nelson for more information: jennifern@rochfamy.org or call 287-2260, ext. 335
Activate America YMCA Initiative
YMCA
Activate America is a national initiative to combat the drastic increase
in chronic
disease related to obesity, inactivity and poor nutrition. Improving
the health of our community is a challenge that involves every citizen.
For more than 150 years, the YMCA has encouraged people to live healthy
lifestyles. Through Activate America, the Rochester Area Family Y
along with the community partners, is working to help our citizens
live healthier and more fulfilling lives.
Click here for
more information on the national YMCA Activate America program
Stay tuned to how we plan to implement Activate America at the Rochester Area Family Y!
Medical Insurance "Membership Reimbursement Programs"
Health Partners Frequent Fitness Program
With the HealthPartners Frequent Fitness Program, work out at least 12 times a month and you'll get $20 of your monthly dues reimbursed*. *Limit of two workout incentives per household; maximum of $40 reimbursement per month. Incentive program available to HealthPartners medical members of senior or individual plans and members of participating employers, age 18 years or older, with a limit of two workout contract incentives per household. Some restrictions apply. HealthPartners reserves the right to modify or discontinue the program at any time. ©2004 HealthPartners, Inc. Bloomington, MN
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Fitness Program
Now you can be rewarded for your healthy habits. Beginning Jan. 1, the BluePrint for Health® fitness discounts program will reward eligible members with a $20 credit toward your fitness center membership when you work out at a participating club at least 12 days in a month.
Contact the Human Resources Department
of your work to find out more about the programs above.
This
program for Eligible Medicare Recipients with HUMANA or MEDICA Insurance.
Click
here for more information.
Starting January 1, 2008:
With UCare Minnesota's UCan! UCare Activity Network, you can get fit for less! UCare for Seniors m embers of this club can get fit and save $20 per month ! You qualify if you: Are a UCare for Seniors member and if you visit the Y a minimum of eight (8) days per calendar month. Ask at the front desk for more details. Get fit for less with UCare Minnesota! UCare Minnesota is a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract.
Starting January 1, 2008:
MEDICA Fit Choices (stay tuned for more details)
Inclement
Weather
If
Rochester Schools close early or are cancelled because of the weather,
Y-Tots Preschool will be cancelled. In the event the Rochester Area
Family Y decides to cancel classes or close the building, all announcements
will be broadcast on local radio stations or you may call 287-2260
for pre-recorded announcements.
Contact Us
Rochester Area Family Y
709 1st Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507 287-2260
www.rochfamy.org
Staff Listings Call 287-2260 and enter extension number or email at:
| Steve Courts Executive Director/CEO 287-2260 ext. 303
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| Robin Chambers Senior Program Director 287-2260 Ext. 332 Contact Robin for information about summer programs, youth sports, adult recreational or active older adults/senior programming. |
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Jim Fordham Property Director 287-2260 ext. 331 |
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| Mark Schluttner Finance Director 287-2260 Ext. 353 |
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Teresa Byland Y Resource Center Director 287-2260 Ext. 327 Contact Teresa for information related to Y Mentors or the LINK program and the Med-City Marathon. |
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Jamie Friend 287-2260 Ext. 356 Contact Jamie for information regarding Group Exercise or the Fitness Center. |
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| Brenda Kulow-King Senior Director-Membership, Marketing & Financial Development 287-2260 Ext. 305 Contact Brenda for information about fundraising, sponsorships, membership, promotions, promotional materials or announcements. |
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| Hanne Lucier-Kids Care Interim Supervisor 507-287-2260 ext. 386 Jackie Lehman-Y SPACE Interim Supervisor 507-287-2260 ext. 335 Jennifer Nelson (on leave student teaching in St. Paul) Youth Development Supervisor |
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Julie Ellis Program Director - Y-Tots Preschool 287-2260 Ext. 329 Contact Julie for any information about our Y-Tots licensed preschool program. |
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| Angie Dow Membership Coordinator 287-2260 Ext. 314 Contact Angie membership administration related inquiries. |
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