The Y Helped Me
Get Healthy

Carol Tamburro is age 54. Over the last year she has lost 40 pounds. She is down five sizes in clothing. Today she works out 6 days a week, 30-45 minutes a morning or cardio and weights. In the evenings she attends a spin cycle, boot camp or AB class. She is now eating healthy, watching her portion controls and eats three solid and healthy meals a day.

A MESSAGE FROM THE BRANCH DIRECTOR

When I pause and look back on this past year at the Euclid Family YMCA I am extremely proud of all our accomplishments. We had the most successful summer camp of all time, one of the largest Back-to-School Rallys, served over 1,000 families through the Euclid/Hillcrest Family-to-Family Collaborative, helped nurture families to get healthy and get moving, welcomed hundreds of new members and even began some building improvements.

 I don’t know about you, but the staff is exhausted. 

We have all worked hard to help support all of you and we will continue to do so in 2013. If we can be of assistance or you have any suggestions on how we can make your experience even better please stop by and let us know.

In January we will begin our Annual Campaign to raise scholarship dollars for families in need. At the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, no one is turned away because of an inability to pay. How are we able to do this? Through the generosity of donors just like you.

What Will Your Donation Mean to a Child?

•  Your $50 gift to the Strong Kids Campaign will enable one child to participate in an eight-week Y Winner Sports program
• $100 will provide a child with one week of YMCA summer day camp.
• $250 will provide one month of school age full-time child care
• $1,000 give a child a full summer of Y Day Camp, helping working parents keep their kids safe and stimulated all summer long.
• We are also looking for members who have an interest in helping us be Branch Stars to raise money for the Annual Campaign. We will holding an Annual Campaign Kick-Off some time in January and we will also be offering training for our volunteers on “Friend-raising.” If you are interested please stop by my office for more information.

And finally, keep a look out for information about our Life Guard Academy that will start up at the beginning of the year. The Euclid YMCA received a grant from Starting Point and this will allow us to offer free of charge a Life Guard Academy for youth ages 15-18. The youth will participate in swimming lessons, lifesaving programs and possibly job placement. Stay tuned for more information.

From all of our Y family to yours, we wish you a happy and healthy New Year.

Courtney Nicolai

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

There are plenty of exciting events going on at the Euclid Family YMCA this holiday season.  We will be rolling out our winter membership campaign that runs from December 17 until January 31.  During this time period, any individual or family that signs up for a membership will receive 100% off the joiner fee.  Now is a great time to join the Euclid Family YMCA and we encourage you to stop by or pass the word on to your friends and family.

If you donate $25 or more to our Annual Campaign, you will be entered into a drawing to win a family weekend get-a-way.

COLLAB NEWS

The Euclid Family Y’s Annual Toy Drive was once again a success.  All donations went to local youth for the holidays.  Thank you to everyone for their generosity and making the holidays special for our children in need. 

For the first time ever, the Euclid Family Y will be a free Tax Clinic for the residents of the City of Euclid and the surrounding areas.  Tax appointments will be scheduled in advance through 211 First Call For Help.  Walk in appointments will be accepted if time is available.  This service will begin January 2013. 

If you are a foster or adoptive parent and are interested in participating in our foster parent support group please contact Robert Pruitt.The group meets once a month, child care is available and a pot luck dinner will be served.