Jackson YMCA News You Can Use
FACILITY HOURS
Winter Facility Hours
Winter hours begin Nov. 1st and will be as follows:
Monday – Thursday 5:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday 5:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays - 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sundays – 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m.
For more information, contact the front desk at (517) 784-YMCA
Upcoming Holiday Closings
Thanksgiving Day, November 27th – Closed
Christmas Eve – Closed at 1:00 p.m.
Christmas – Closed
New Year’s Eve – Closed at 7:00 p.m.
New Year’s Day - Closed
For more information, contact the front desk at (517) 784-YMCA
MEMBER BENEFITS
Sam’s Club – For more info visit our website www.jacksonymca.org !!!
YMCA members get a special discount at Sam’s club. Use the coupon to get your $10 gift card at Sam’s Club. Wendy Adams from Sam’s Club will be available in our YMCA lobby on Wednesday November 12th to share the benefits of membership. If you are not able to open the coupon, Wendy will be able to get you set up. Stop by the Sam’s table on Nov. 12th 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. and 4:00-7:00 p.m.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Christmas Parade
Join us Friday November 21st to walk or ride with your YMCA friends in Jackson’s annual Christmas parade. This event is free and fun for the whole family. Meet at the Jackson YMCA, parade route runs down Michigan Ave. Dress warm! For more information call the front desk.
Annual Thanksgiving Pie and Craft Sale
Buy your pie at the “Y”! The annual Thanksgiving pie and craft sale is held the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Sales begin at 7:00 a.m. Come early to get the best pick of Jackson’s finest homemade pies. DO YOU BAKE? DONATE A PIE! Do you knit, crochet or do other crafts? Donate! Proceeds from the pie sale benefit children in our community, allowing them to get family memberships and participate in YMCA programs. For more information contact Rhonda Reed-Pischke, AOA and Volunteer Coordinator, or Shawna Tello, Membership Director, (517)782-0537.
Annual Giving Tree
Each year our Jackson YMCA selects a couple of member families to “adopt” to make their Christmas extra special. Beginning December 1st, the Giving Tree will be in the lobby. On the tree you will find ornaments that detail individual items for Christmas dinner, and needs and wants of each family member. Select an ornament, go shopping, and return the unwrapped item to the YMCA. We will wrap and deliver the gifts the week of Christmas. For more information or to volunteer to help organize and wrap gifts, contact Shawna Tello shawna@jacksonymca.org or Michele Lucenti, Michele@jacksonymca.org.
WINTER HEALTH DISCUSSIONS
Women’s Reproductive Health Discussion
EVERYONE WHO ATTENDS RECIEVES A $20 DOLLAR GIFT CARD TO TARGET! Join us Wednesday November 19th at 12:00 p.m. for a free discussion on women’s reproductive health. This will be a great opportunity to learn about birth control, nutrition, preparing for a healthy pregnancy, and more. This discussion will be appropriate for teens. There will be refreshments, prizes and giveaways, and informative literature to take with you. Free childcare is available. Space is limited. Please RSVP to Shawna Tello, YMCA Membership Director at (517) 782-0537 or shawna@jacksonymca.org. Made possible by the Prenatal Task Force and the House-to-House program.
Prenatal Health Discussion
EVERYONE WHO ATTENDS RECIEVES A $20 DOLLAR GIFT CARD TO TARGET! Join us Thursday November 20th at 12:00 p.m. for a free discussion on preparing for a healthy pregnancy. If you are considering having children now or in the near future, this will be a great opportunity to learn about making healthy choices for you and your family. There will be refreshments, prizes and giveaways, and informative literature to take with you. Men are welcome to attend. Free childcare is available. Space is limited. Please RSVP to Shawna Tello, YMCA Membership Director at (517)782-0537 or shawna@jacksonymca.org. Made possible by the Prenatal Task Force and the House-to-House program.
New Years Resolution Solution
Join us for a potluck and health discussion on Jan. 9th at 12:00. This is a great opportunity to meet new YMCA members and make new friends. Allegiance Health will be here to facilitate our discussion on how to get started right, and keep going. Making a resolution is hard; sticking to it is even harder. Stop making resolutions and start living! This discussion will help lead you toward making changes for your new healthy life style that lasts year-round. For more information contact Michele Lucenti, Fitness Director, Michele@jacksonymca.org.
FITNESS EVENTS
Women’s Self Defense Seminar
Sat. Nov. 15th from 1-5 pm in the Aerobics Studio. For women ages 13 and older. Due to the nature of the material covered, an adult must accompany youth ages 13-17. Limited space is available, register at the YMCA member service desk. Members $35, Non Members $45. For more information contact Michele at 782-0537 or email michele@jacksonymca.org
Turkey Trot – Burn off the feast before you eat! 9:00 a.m. Thanksgiving morning. 5K run or walk with Jeff Beagle and other YMCA staff and members. Suggested donation is $10.00. Proceeds benefit the Jackson YMCA Partner with Youth Campaign. Register at the YMCA front desk.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Check out our website for all of the latest info on Youth Sports, Swim Lessons, After School Adventure, Swim Team and more. Registration for upcoming sessions is going on now! Coming up in November, December and January:
After School Adventure – We pick up the kids after school!
Aikido
Tae Kwon Do
Winter Sports – Soccer, Cheerleading and Basketball
Swim Team
Swim Lessons
Gymnastics
Home School Program
Parents Night Out
AND MUCH MUCH MORE!
After School at the YMCA is all new! Children ride the blue bus to the YMCA 5 days a week, not just one. Not only does the YMCA provide a safe, convenient after school environment, the After School Adventure program includes swim lessons, gymnastics, indoor climbing wall, Tae Kwon Do, art, homework time, a healthy snack and more!
For more information call the Jackson YMCA at 784-YMCA or contact Katie Heter, Family Director, katie@jacksonymca.org OR Becky Shaulis, Aquatics Director, becky@jacksonymca.org.
UPCOMING DAY CAMPS
JPS School Conference Day Camp
November 17th through 21st we will be running Conference Day Camp for Jackson Public School Elementary Students. We will pick JPS students up at their regular release time on Monday, the half-day release time on Tues, Wed, and Thurs and we will have a full day of camp here at the YMCA on Friday. Pick up everyday is between 5:00-6:00 at the YMCA. QUESTIONS???? Please email katie@jacksonymca.org or call Katie, Jonathan or Elizabeth at 784-YMCA.
Snow Day Camps
The YMCA will be holding day camp whenever JPS has a snow day. Registration takes place the morning of the snow day. Snow day fun will include gym games, gymnastics, rock wall, swimming, and arts and crafts. Drop-off begins at 7:00 a.m. and pick-up is from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Winter Break Day Camp
Enjoy your time off from school with the Jackson YMCA Winter Break Camp December 22nd through January 2nd. Ride the Blue Bus to great destinations, swim and play games at the YMCA, and much more! Don’t spend your days watching TV during your break; spend the day, or the week, with your friends at the YMCA! Ages 4-14 are welcome. Register at the front desk. For more information about field trip destinations and program fees, contact the front desk.
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