YMCA of Greater Cleveland Newsletter Archive
YMCA of Greater Cleveland Newsletter Archive
Below you will find the e-versions of our YMCA of Greater Cleveland branch newsletters. Browse through the issues below, or follow the link located at the bottom of this page to subscribe.




Winter Y-Link (Dec 2012)
Greetings!  Click here to read the latest edition of the Y-Link Newsletter.  Sincerely, YMCA of Greater Cleveland   

Warrensville Spring Y-Link (Mar 2013)
Warrensville Heights Family YMCAA BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELANDwww.ClevelandYMCA.org SPRING 2013Y-LINK         WHO'S WHOMichael Carter, Executive Director Carla Turner, Membership Director   Tanner Gilbert, Wellness Director Jacquelyn Minor, Youth and Community Services Director Josie Klimas-Program Coordinator  Mark Edwards, Regional Sports DirectorMike Dinkeldein, Youth and Adult Sports CoordinatorPatrice Williamson, Area

Ridgewood & RW Studios Spring 2013 Y-Link (Mar 2013)
Ridgewood Family YMCAA BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELANDwww.ClevelandYMCA.org SPRING Y-LINK         NEW STAFF MEMBERSPlease welcome a trio of new Group Exercise instructors:  Shannon Stiles, who teaches Y-Cycle, Ab Lab, Power Sculpt and QuickFit Express; Roseann Heinrich, Tai Chi; and Matt Ferrara, who teaches Ab Lab, Lethal Legs and Boot Camp. ACTIVE OLDER ADULTSWe have a wide variety of Active Older Adults activities scheduled for this winter, i

Feb 25 2013 Email (Mar 2013)
Downtown YMCAA BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELANDwww.ClevelandYMCA.org SPRING 2013Y-LINK         ANNUAL SUPPORT CAMPAIGN UPDATEGoal: $30,000Pledged: $7,413.88 UNDERWATER HOCKEYThe aquatics department at the Downtown YMCA is proud to introduce a new program, Underwater Hockey.If you’re hoping for a departure from normal sports, then Underwater Hockey is the program for you. Adult participants will make new friends as they strap on snorkels and

Feb 27 2013 Email (Mar 2013)
Euclid Family YMCAA BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELANDwww.ClevelandYMCA.org SPRING 2013 Y-LINK         THE BRITISH ARE COMINGBritish Soccer Camp is coming to the Euclid Family YMCA.The camp will run July 15-19. Ages range from 3-16 and youth can participate in a half or full day program. The camp will be held at the Euclid Y’s outdoor ball field. Spaces are limited. For sign up information click here.  Camp registration will also include

Feb 27 2013 Email 1 (Mar 2013)
French Creek Family YMCAA BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELANDwww.ClevelandYMCA.org SPRING 2013Y-LINK        UPCOMING EVENTSBlarney Bash Zumbathon Saturday, March 16 10  a.m. to 1 p.m.$10 entry fee Register up until the day of event.Spring I: March 18 – April 28 Priority Registration begins February 25 and March 2 for all members. Spring Break Fun Days March 28 and April 1 - April 5, 20137 a.m. – 6 p.m. Kids ages 6-12 can enjoy days full

Feb 27 2013 Email 2 (Mar 2013)
Geauga Family YMCAA BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELANDwww.ClevelandYMCA.org SPRING 2013 Y-LINK         UPCOMING EVENTSParent Night OutMarch 15, April 19, May 17 5-9:15 p.m.Program participants must be age three and potty trained. Bring your swimsuits and towels and we do the rest.  A night of fun and games, crafts, a movie and pizza dinner then we head to the pool.Cost is:  Members $10 Program Members $20.  You must register by noon

Feb 27 2013 Email 3 (Mar 2013)
Hillcrest Family YMCAA BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELANDwww.ClevelandYMCA.org SPRING 2013Y-LINK         MEET WELLNESS COORDINATOR NICOLE PAWLOWSKI Nicole Pawlowski received her Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Bowling Green State University in 1997.  Since then, she has worked as a wellness educator, health coach, and Sports and Wellness Program Manager at the YWCA in Middleburg Heights. For the past seven years, Pawlowski has worked in corp

NR Spring Y-Link (Mar 2013)
North Royalton Family YMCAA BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELANDwww.ClevelandYMCA.org SPRING 2013Y-LINK         UPCOMING EVENTSTai Kwon DoLast day to sign up --March 2Babysitting ClassMarch 210 a.m.-2 p.m.Red Cross CPR ClassMarch 66 p.m.Cycle MarathonAges 13+March 95- 8 p.m.St. Patricks Day Swim & CraftMarch 15, 6:30 p.m.Swim forPot O' Gold PartyDistance swim for lap swimmersMarch 17, 3 p.m.Spring 1 Swim Lessons SessionMarch 25-April 28Lifeg

Lakewood Spring 2013 Y-Link (Mar 2013)
Lakewood Family YMCAA BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELANDwww.ClevelandYMCA.org SPRING 2013Y-LINK         UPCOMING EVENTS Y-STARSY-Stars is a free motivational program which runs from April 15 until July 15.This event encourages members to visit the Y 36 times over three months. That’s three times per week for three months. Free t-shirts are given out for every member who can achieve the 36 visits over three months. Register at the front desk before Apri

SE Spring Y-Link (Mar 2013)
Southeast Family YMCAA BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELANDwww.ClevelandYMCA.org SPRING 2013Y-LINK         UPCOMING EVENTSDiabetes Empowerment Group -- Friday, March 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the Warrensville Heights Family YMCA.Member Potluck --  Friday, March 15,  11a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Warrensville Heights Family YMCA.Ahuja Health Fair – Saturday, March 16  from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Warrensville Heights Family YMCA – open to the pub

Vermilion Spring Y-Link (Mar 2013)
VermilionFamily YMCAA BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELANDwww.ClevelandYMCA.org SPRING MEMBER NEWS         UPCOMING EVENTS A MESSAGE FROM THE BRANCH DIRECTOR Greetings! Consider the following:  A young family comes through our YMCA doors seeking child care, but cannot afford our services.  What are they going to do?  The answer:  Apply for a YMCA scholarship.  Each year, we raise over $60,000 for our scholarship program

West Park Spring Y-Link (Mar 2013)
West Park-Fairview Family YMCAA BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELANDwww.ClevelandYMCA.org SPRING MEMBER NEWS         MARCH CALENDAR  INTRODUCING THE DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAMDiabetes is a serious health condition that can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, high blood pressure, and blindness. Prediabetes is a potentially reversible condition, and 79 million people in the United States are estimated to have it. If you have been diagnosed

WS Spring Y-Link (Mar 2013)
West Shore Family YMCAA BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELANDwww.ClevelandYMCA.org SPRINGY-LINK         Licensed Child Care Summer Camp The West Shore Family YMCA will be offering two licensed child care summer camp sites. Our camps offer both a part time (1-3 days) rate of $95 per child per week and a full time (4-5 days) rate of $130 per child per week.  Our sites are open from 7 am – 6 p.m. serving grades 5 – 12; (all children must

Downtown Winter Y-Link (Dec 2012)
Downtown YMCAA BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELANDwww.ClevelandYMCA.org WINTER 2012-13Y-LINK         UPCOMING EVENTSWinter Membership Campaign 100% off Joiner Fee – a $100 savings.  December 17 – January 31, 2013.  If you contribute $25 to the YMCA of Greater Cleveland Annual Campaign, you will be entered into a drawing to win a weekend family getaway.January 21, 2013 Martin Luther King Day of Service at the Y -- Noon-5 p.m.Jan

Euclid Winter Y-Link (Dec 2012)
Euclid Family YMCAA BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELANDwww.ClevelandYMCA.org WINTERY-LINK         THE LETTER EThanks to the Students at Euclid High School for the letter E! The students took on a challenge much like the guitars scattered all over Cleveland and made giant E's to be displayed all over the city of Euclid. The Y Helped MeGet HealthyCarol Tamburro is age 54. Over the last year she has lost 40 pounds. She is down five sizes in clothing. Today she

French Creek Winter Y-Link (Dec 2012)
French Creek Family YMCAA BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELANDwww.ClevelandYMCA.org WINTER Y-LINK        MEET MELISSA RAMIREZNew to the French Creek Family YMCA is Member Engagement Director Melissa Ramirez.  Melissa came to us from Toledo where she handled promotions for the local sports channel. Originally from Lorain, Melissa is excited to return home and work with the YMCA to positively impact the surrounding community.Melissa is a graduate of the Un

Geauga Winter Y-Link (Dec 2012)
Geauga Family YMCAA BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELANDwww.ClevelandYMCA.org WINTER Y-LINK         UPCOMING EVENTSMom’s Morning Out10 a.m. – 2 p.m.January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5.Parents Night Out5 - 9:15 p.m.January 18, February 15, March 15, April 19.School Is Out Fun Days8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.December 26, 27, 28 & January 2, 3, 4, 21 & 22; February 15 & 18; March 25-29; April 1-5.  Y’s LITTLE EXPLORERS A

Hillcrest Winter Y-Link (Dec 2012)
Hillcrest Family YMCAA BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELANDwww.ClevelandYMCA.org WINTER Y-LINK         YOUTH SPORTSThe youth sports staff would like to thank parents, children as well as volunteers who helped make our fall youth leagues successful. Through your efforts we doubled our enrollment from last year in our football and basketball youth leagues. ADULT HOOPSJanuary 6, 2013 is the start date for our 13-week men’s basketball league. The cost

Lakewood Winter Y-Link (Dec 2012)
Lakewood Family YMCAA BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELANDwww.ClevelandYMCA.org WINTERMEMBER NEWS         ANNUAL CAMPAIGN 2012You may have noticed our banners in the back lobby on the first floor. These donors have contributed $1,000 and up for this year’s Annual Campaign. Donations of all levels help the Lakewood YMCA live its mission to be here for all in the community, regardless of their economic situation.To date we have provided more than $100,000

North Royalton Winter Y-Link (Dec 2012)
North Royalton Family YMCAA BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELANDwww.ClevelandYMCA.org Illustration by Adam Grindler, Member Service Representative WINTERY-LINK         UPCOMING EVENTSDecember 28Red Cross Babysitting ClassFri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.December 27 & 28, January 3 & 4Red Cross Lifeguarding ClassAge 15 and UpThurs. & Fri. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.January 8-February 5Basketball Skills ClassAges 3-5Tues. 5--5:30 p.m.Ages 6-9Tues. 5:30-6 p.m.Janua

Ridgewood Winter Y-Link (Dec 2012)
Ridgewood Family YMCAA BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELANDwww.ClevelandYMCA.org WINTER Y-LINK         RIDGEWOOD STUDIOSIn an effort to better serve all our members, the Y-Express inside Parmatown Mall has been converted to the Ridgewood Studios, a facility dedicated to group exercise, cycling, and more.  The cardio and weight machines have been removed from the facility and transferred to the Ridgewood YMCA, opening more room in the former Y-Express

Southeast Winter Y-Link (Dec 2012)
Southeast Family YMCAA BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELANDwww.ClevelandYMCA.org WINTERY-LINK         UPCOMING EVENTSFebruary  -- Floral arranging – Date and Time TBD. ANNUAL CAMPAIGNAt the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, no one is turned away because of an inability to pay.  Every year we provide scholarships to members of our community who do not have the ability to pay the membership and program fees.  Money to help assist these families in

Vermilion Winter Y-Link (Dec 2012)
VermilionFamily YMCAA BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELANDwww.ClevelandYMCA.org WINTER MEMBER NEWS         UPCOMING EVENTSCHILDCARE CENTER FUN DAYS --  Register for Fun Days at the YMCA child care center during Christmas break, which is December 26 through January 4, 2013.  Fun Days are for students in Kindergarten through Grade 7.  Cost is  $19 for members, and  $20 for non-members.  Call (440) 967-3050 for more information.

Warrensville Heights Winter Y-Link (Dec 2012)
Warrensville Heights Family YMCAA BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELANDwww.ClevelandYMCA.org WINTERY-LINK         WHO'S WHOMichael Carter, Executive DirectorCarla Turner, Membership Engagement Director   Tanner Gilbert, Member Services DirectorJacquelyn Minor, Director of Community and Youth ServicesMark Edwards, Regional Sports Director  Patrice Williamson, Area Child Care DirectorMike Dinkeldein, Youth and Adult Sports CoordinatorChayla Owens,

West Park Winter Y-Link (Dec 2012)
West Park-Fairview Family YMCAA BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELANDwww.ClevelandYMCA.org WINTER Y-LINK         UPCOMING EVENTSYMCA Life Guard ClassesDecember 28, 29, 30Cost for the three-day class is $250.Jr. Cavaliers Youth Basketball League starts the week of January 7, 2013.Register through January 4.Cost is $45 for Y Members, and $85 for Non-Members.  WILLIAM NORRIS IS NOW ‘IN THE SWIM’ THANKS TO HIS INSTRUCTORThis is a story about four p

West Shore Winter Y-Link (Dec 2012)
West Shore Family YMCAA BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELANDwww.ClevelandYMCA.org WINTERY-LINK         AQUATICSOur swim team, the Sea Turtles, is gearing up for championship season.  If you are interested in cheering on our team, please check out our website www.clevelanymca.org, click on the West Shore branch and then on Sea Turtles Swim Team for the schedule. There will be two sessions of YMCA Swim Lessons this winter.  The sessions will run J

Dec 26 2012 Email (Dec 2012)
December, 2012 Euclid/Hillcrest Family to Family CollaborativeHoliday Newsletter HelloHappy Holidays!  As we say goodbye to 2012 and hello to a new year, the collab would like to tell you about all of our great events and holiday cheer.  Happy New Years and we will see everyone soon! Emergency Services for Families in Need Euclid Fire Department made the gracious decision to adopt 4 families for the holiday.  Fire Captain Will Anderson contacted the C




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