Illinois Valley YMCA
 News
August 17, 2006

Link Aquatic Center to open Saturday, September 23 at 10:00 am

The new YMCA Link Aquatic Center is gearing up for the grand opening on Saturday, September 23 at 10:00 am. The center includes 3 separate pools with state of the art features on each:
1 - 8 lane multi-purpose pool will be used for lap swimming, swim lessons, open swims, swim team and family swims. The area has bleachers, and electronic scoreboard, (sponsorship available).
2 - Family fun pool has a major drop slide with landing pool, water geysers, tear drop, water playground, junior slide, kiddie slide, and lazy river. It is like a water park at your YMCA.
3 - Therapy pool has .25 yards with the dimensions of 3 lanes and includes warm water therapy jets, underwater equipment and is for adults only. The therapy pool is a one of a kind and is ideal for muscle aches and joint mobility.
4 - A whirlpool is also included in the therapy area.

Bleachers against wall separating therapy pool and lap pool. As of 8-14-06

Family Fun Pool as of 8-14-06

New therapy pool As of 8-14-06

Chair lift, stairs and individual whirlpool stations are part of the new therapy pool 8-14-06

  The annual YMCA Y-Care appeal has gone out to membership and community members. Y-Care provide funds that allow everyone to utilize YMCA services, keep membership rates low and support many youth programs. The YMCA appreciates the following YCare donors.

Toni Albert
Mary Jo Andrews
Missy & Gary Bertolino
Betty Bland
Sherri & Tom Boehm
Tom Burkhart
Beverly DeAngelo
Fran Di Carlo
Dan & Rose Mary Carrico
Barb Chambers
Nina & Chuck Carretto
Gary & Deb Dahl
Karen & John Dergance
Karen Duncan
Vicky Ebener
J.L. Eden
Jeff & Kathleen Ellis
Richard & Lena Ernat
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Finley
Ryan & DeAnna Giacometti
Mary Gramsas
Monica Gustafson
Ed & Jane Harmon
Heidi & Robert Huber
Gordan Inman
Don & Ruth Janka
Steve & Terry Kamnikar
Wendy Kenny
Paul & Renee Kim
Michele & Tim King
Dan Kleckner
Alan Kobold
Mike & Kay Kozel
Ken Kwit
Ryan Luecke
Steven & Patricia Lukancic
Julie Manahan
Sue & Mike Manning
George & Pat Marple
Monica Nedza
Dean Perino
Jeff Poremba
Mary Beth & Dave Potthoff
Gerald Peterson
John Rancingay
James Brian Rice
John & Joanne Sabotta
Don & Bev Scharlau
Alice Schmidt
Mike & Colleen Schmidt
Robert & Mary Sczepaniak
Diane Segher
Angie Senica
Audrey Smudzinski
Vince & Joan Suarez
Roger Tidaback
Deb & Mark Wackerline
Lori & Mike Wallaert
Robert & Dolores Waszkowiak
Bill & Kathy Weger
Marianne Weide
Jeff Willard
Chris Williamson
Loretta Wisniewski
Wayne & Carol Zebron
Elizabeth Zelenski
Joe & Mary Beth Zelenski
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Zeman

Business Donations

Amcore Bank
Apple Press
Biederstedt Appraisal
Chamlin & Associates
Chapman's Mechanical Systems
Days Inn of Oglesby
Debo Ace Hardware
Double D Express
Eureka Savings Bank
Eyesite of Illinois Valley
Fourth St. Bakery
Fran Szott's Flooring
Hummer Insurance
Investment Planning, Inc.
John Derango DDS
John Pohar & Sons, Inc.
Koolmaster
Mario's Maples
MCS Advertising
O'Neal Steel
Raymond James Financial
Summit Heating & Air Conditioning
Union Bank Insurance
Western Sand & Gravel

Gold Club Donations
$500 and above

AmerenIP
C.A. Smith Builders, Inc.
1st State Bank
George & Nancy Maze
Mertel Gravel
Wozniak Concrete Finishing Company

New addition offers new preschool enrichment center

3 new rooms will be added for preschool enrichment classes that begin this fall. The center has brand new colorful rooms, large and learning friendly.
We will be having an open house to show off our new rooms! Stop in on Thursday, August 24th from 4:30-7:30 pm.
"Meet-n-greet" is Wednesday, August 30th from 1:00-3:00 pm. and 5:00-6:30 pm. Stop in to meet your child's teacher and pick up some important information.
Preschool classes begin Tuesday, September 5th and Wednesday, September 6th, depending on which class your child will attend. See you then! For a detailed schedule, click the link below.

Schedule

See the schedule of classes below:

Kinder Prep 1: (4-5 year olds) Mon.- Fri., 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Fee: $90 monthly, YMCA Members only
Kinder Prep 2: (4-5 year olds) Mon.- Fri., 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., Fee: $90 monthly, YMCA Members only
Kinder Prep 3: (4-5 year olds) Mon./Wed./Fri., 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Fee: $68 monthly YMCA Members only
This class includes swimming and tumbling

SuperTykes I: (3 year olds) (4 days M, T, W, TH), 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Fee: $75 monthly, YMCA Members only
SuperTykes 2: (3 year olds) (4 days M, T, W, TH), 1:00 pm-3:00 pm.., Fee: $75 monthly, YMCA Members only
SuperTykes 3: (3 year olds) (3 days M, W, F),10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Fee: $68 monthly, YMCA Members only

This class includes swimming and tumbling

Just For Twos 1: (2 year olds) Mon./Wed., 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Fee: $35
monthly, YMCA Members only
Just For Twos 2: (2 year olds) T/TH.., 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m., Fee: $35 monthly, YMCA Members only
Just for Twos 3: (2 year olds) T/TH., 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Fee: $35 monthly, YMCA members only
Just for Twos 4: (2 year olds) T/TH., 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m., Fee: $35 monthly, YMCA members only

Please note that children under 13 years of age are not allowed in the Wellness Center. Kids from 13-17 can get a blue training card and be able to come into the Wellness Center to work out. This is for safety purposes.

Visit the YMCA web site at:
http://www.ivymca.com

YMCA Hours to remain the same as the fall. spring, and winter hours due to popular demand

M-F   5:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday   6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday  6:00 am - 8:00 pm

The YMCA will be closed on
Monday, September 4 for Labor Day

Gym & Racquetball Courts improved

YMCA gym will be closed August 21-30 for sanding of wood floors. The sanding and refinishing process is done about every 10 years.

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Special thanks to the many businesses who have contributed to the YMCA Invest in Youth Advertisers Campaign.  Thank you to the following:

2005-2006 Invest in Youth Supporters

Click on the business name to take you to their web site or to the location of their business. If the link does not work, please email us and we will try to correct it. If you are a business that does not have a link here and you have a web site, please email us with the address.
Aplington, Kaufman, McClintock, Steele & Barry, Ltd.
Amcore Bank
Apple Press
ARC Financial
Buzzi Unicem, U.S.A.
CA Smith Builders
CF Industries
Lee Ceresa, D.D.S.
Chamlin & Associates
Chapman's Mechanical
Citizen's 1st National Bank
City of Peru
Connecting Point Computers
Cosgrove Distributors
Debo Ace Hardware
Dresbach Distributors
Eureka Savings Bank
First State Bank 
Hueneburg Financial Group
IVCH
Illinois Valley Business Equipment
Illinois Valley Community College
Illinois Valley Food Center
John Pohar & Sons
LaSalle National Bank
Letterkraft Printers
MCS Advertising
Machinery Maintenance
Marty Chiropractic
McNabb Veterinary
Peru Insurance Center
Anthony Raccuglia & Associates
Raymond James Financial Services
Schweickert & Ganassin
Spring Valley City Bank
State Bank of Cherry
Fran Szott's Carpet & Flooring
Tee Group Films
Terry Monroe Buick
TEST, Inc.
The Pro Body Shop
Union Bank Insurance Group
Wilcoxson & Associates, Ltd
Women's Health Care Center

Fall Youth Programs

Youth Soccer

Children ages 4-14 can sign up for youth soccer. For specific dates, ages and times, please follow the below link for our Youth Sports programs.

Youth Volleyball

Children ages 8-14 can sign up for youth volleyball. For specific dates, ages and times, please follow the below link for our Youth Sports programs.

Youth Flag Football

For ages 4-7 starting September 11
& ages 8-10 starting September 12

Please click on the link below for complete information on all of our upcoming Youth Sports programs.
Youth Sports

First Parent's Night out

This is scheduled for Saturday, September 9th from 6-10 pm. It's for boys/girls ages 3-12. the program allows parents to drop their children off at the YMCA with Youth Sports staff supervising and enjoy a night out. Please register your child by calling the YMCA at 223-7904. Fees are $7/members and $10/non-YMCA member. Also, there is discount pricing for 2nd and 3rd child. 

Now taking reservations for YMCA Pool/Birthday Parties

Pool parties

• Lifeguard provided

• Pool party theme invitations

• Party room available for activity

• 2 hour parties available

• 1 hour activity in party room

Birthday parties

• Tumbling or gym

• 1/2 time spent games in gym or tumbling

• Party room available

• 2 hour parties available

"Please call for pricing and more information on catered and un-catered parties.

YMCA Before and After School Program

Illinois Valley YMCA Serving 5 before/after school sites

 The Illinois Valley YMCA will be at 5 sites serving close to 100 families for our Before/After School Club. Parents can work worry free while our caring staff see to it your children are safe and having fun. Each site has homework time, free time, a nutritious snack, sports recreation, nutrition lessons and quiet time used for reading and art activities. Some of our sites offer before school care so parents who need to be at work early can utilize the early program. A nutritious breakfast snack is served each morning with art and games available. Peru Roosevelt School has before and after care starting August 23 at 7:15 to 8:45 am and after school care from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm until September 5 when after school club will start at 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Spring Valley Lincoln School has before and after school care starting August 24 at 7:00 am to 8:00 am and after school care starting from 3:00-6:00 pm. LaSalle Northwest School  has after school care only, starting from 3:00-5:30 pm. Dalzell School has after school care from 2:00-5:30 pm, August 23 to August 25. August 28 after school care will start 3:00-5:30 pm. Oglesby Lincoln School is our newest site for after school care starting August 23 from 3:20-5:30 pm.

Group Fitness

We've seen a lot of new faces in our classes lately. More people are trying Yoga and Pilates. Even Chuck Taylor got off his bike and tried a Yoga class. so guys, don't be shy, some of our classes have more men than women attending.
If you like a class that is dance based, try Fitness Fusion. We will be adding this class on Tuesday and Thursday at 4:30 pm.
some of our instructors have been working hard getting ready to get in the water. that's right, water aerobics! If you are planning on attending these classes, it is highly recommended that you wear water shoes. Also, when you are choosing what to wear, remember you won't be sunbathing, you'll be working out in the water. It's going to be fun!

YMCA Birthday Parties

The new party room attached to the pool and concession stand will offer complete services. Tumble, swim, gym games, set-up, clean-up and supervision of any party is included in the new YMCA Party Service. We will even have a mascot for your party. Registration for party dates begins in August!

New tile in Party Room
7-3-06

Party room looking through concession stand window

New Kyle Burkiewicz Playground

The YMCA is building a new playground outdoors to be connected to the Preschool Enrichment Center. the playground has been donated by the family of Kyle Burkiewicz. Kyle attended and enjoyed YMCA preschool and passed away this past spring. the family raised money for the playground and many other items in memory of Kyle and his love of YMCA preschool. Kyle always had a smile on his face and the family's hope is that many other preschoolers will benefit from YMCA preschool.

New YMCA Tumbling Track

Through contributions from the Miller Charitable Trust, the YMCA tumbling area has a new 50 ft. tumble track and various other training items. Classes begin this fall for tumbling. For a complete listing of classes and times, go to our web page at:

http://www.ivymca.com/tumble.htm

Severe Weather Emergency Procedure

If you are at the YMCA during a sever weather emergency, please move towards the new teen/senior lounge area near the YMCA gyms.

YMCA Needs

• Wheelchair to take people in and out of the YMCA