Illinois
Valley YMCA
News
December 18, 2006
Dear YMCA Members and Friends,
The opening of the YMCA Link Aquatic Center has really been the buzz of the community. Your Illinois Valley YMCA now has 3 new separate pools, new locker rooms, family and private change locker rooms, new preschool enrichment center, party room, lounge area, concession stand, and large lobby area. Also, the YMCA is hosting Illinois Valley Community Hospital Center for Physical Rehabilitation and Aquatics in the 15,500 sq. ft. Miller Building. Your YMCA has more programs and opportunities for the entire community! In addition, a new software system will enable the member to register for programs easier. The YMCA has also installed a state of the art security system, new page system and several other items that will make YMCA visits special.
How satisfied are you with your YMCA membership is the question we will constantly ask you. We want your input and suggestions to improve our service to you - the member. Your voice is important and your comments, both good and bad, will help shape this YMCA for the future. Please read through our email newsletter and give us your feedback.
David P. Potthoff
Chief Executive Officer
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Therapy Pool Popular Option
The new therapy pool at our YMCA features some unique features. The
pool was designed by a number of professionals in the field of
physical therapy with your comfort in mind. Jim Scarpaci, the
Director of Physical Therapy for Illinois Valley Community Hospital,
along with orthopedic physicians, spent a lot of time to design the
most complete physical therapy pool in the region. The pools include
easy access steps, along with the railing system to ensure safety
for each participant. The water temperature ranges from 89 - 91
degrees. The pool has 4 different seated jet stations with each
station focused on a muscle area of your body. Also, the pool has
(2) underwater treadmills and under water exercise bikes. You will
find the underwater equipment fantastic! A Badu jet is included in
the deep area and allows you to swim against the current. The pool
for all YMCA members is open 7 days a week. In addition to the therapy pool, IVCH offers the Center for Physical Rehabilitation in the Miller Building next to the therapy pool. You can make an appointment by calling 780-3509. YMCA members also receive discounts on many programs offered by IVCH.
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Chair lift, stairs and individual
whirlpool stations are part of the new therapy pool |
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YMCA Preschool Enrichment
Center The new YMCA Preschool Enrichment Center features 3
new classrooms with a curriculum that fosters an enthusiasm for
learning. YMCA preschool enrichment has about 110 kids involved. The
children begin to develop cognitive, motor, emotional and social
skills. Play is to children what work is to adults. Teachers prepare
the environment for self directed learning, as well as shared
experiences that provide the foundation for language and literacy,
math, science, technology and arts. Enrollment for the 2007 school
year will be held in late January. YMCA currently has a few openings
in the following classes: The program utilizes YMCA facility amenities like
swimming,
Our Mascot visiting the new Preschool Center
Children taking advantage of the nice weather
in September
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The annual 2006 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
Miller Group Trust
Wozniak Concrete Finishing Company
Arthritis Aquatics classes at YMCA
Begins January 2, 2007,
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10:30-11:00 am.
Instructors: IVCH Physical Therapy Staff certified to work with
Arthritis Aquatics. Will be done in the Therapy Pool
1 time a week is $19/month
2 times a week is $25/month
3 times a week is $33/month
The water temperature is 90°. YMCA members receive a 10% discount off the above regular prices. Register at the Miller Building. Clients should fill out a short questionnaire. If you have questions, please call 780-3509.
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, December 25 for Christmas
Monday, January 1, for New Years
Holiday Hours:
Christmas Eve 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
New Year's Eve - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Winter Vacation Family Water
Park Hours
12/21, 22, 26, 28 and 29
1:00-8:30 pm
Sherwin Williams gives rebate to YMCA
The Illinois Valley YMCA will receive a percentage of all your purchases at Sherwin Williams location in Peru. Located next to BlockBuster off 251.
YMCA Membership is $50 off Joiner fees until December 24th. Tell your friends about all the new YMCA facilities and programs.
Miller Group
Charitable Trust
helps YMCA expand services
Through the generous donation of the Miller Group Charitable Trust, Pete and Cathy Miller, News Tribune, WLPO, WAJK, WKOT and Agri News, many individuals from our entire community are enjoying the services offered in the Miller Building, along with the 3 new pools. Special thanks to Pete and Cathy Miller for their generous donations to build the center, along with the fantastic landscaping, and many other features that make our YMCA special. Through many years, the Miller Group has been partners with the YMCA in offering everyone a better quality of life. We thank them so much.
Bird Aviary
Outside the lounge area, many enjoy the colorful Bird Aviary. The birds are from all over the world and are popular with everyone from the very young to the not so very young.
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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
Food Drive continues at YMCA
Thanks to many YMCA members who have dropped off food donations for the local food pantry, many more people will have food for the holidays. Drop offs can be made in the front entry. YMCA members care!
Link Aquatic Center
Holiday
Extra Fun Times!
We will keep you and your family busy and relaxed
during the holidays with more hours:
December 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, and 29
from 1:00-8:30 pm
YMCA offers Santa visits
The YMCA has made arrangements with Santa to visit your house! Visits begin this week, December 19th. If you would like Santa to stop by, please call the YMCA at 223-7904 to make arrangements. Visits usually last 5-10 minutes. $15/YMCA members and $25/non-YMCA members
Parent's Night out Program January 6, 2007 for ages 3-12 from 6-10 pm
Enjoy a
night out away from the children. This program allows parents to drop
their children off at the YMCA with youth sports staff supervising and
enjoy a night out without the children. Sports, movies, games and a
snack will be provided for your children.
Fees: $7/first child YMCA member
$10/first child
non-member
$5/second child
YMCA member
$7/second child
non-member
$3/third child YMCA
member
$4/third child
non-member
Christmas Break Day Camp
The Illinois Valley YMCA is offering a school's out camp during the Holiday Break for kids ages 5-12. Activities include crafts, games, sports, swimming and much more!! We will keep children busy, happy and safe. Please bring a sack lunch, swim suit and towel each day. A snack and refreshments will be provided each day.
Dates of the camp are December 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, and January 2nd. Camp begins each day at 8:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm. Before and after care is available for an additional fee. Before care will be offered from 7:00-8:oo am for a fee of $2 per day and after care is from 4:00-5:30 pm for a fee of $3 per day.
The fee for the full camp is $80 for YMCA members and $105 for non-members. The daily rate is $1`5 for members and $22 for non-members.
To reserve your child's spot, please call the YMCA at 223-7904. *Must give one day notice to staff
YMCA Before and After School Program
Before and After School Club will be going on Winter Break. The following is important info:
Peru
Roosevelt dismisses on December 20 at 2:00 pm
LaSalle Northwest dismisses on December 20 at 1:30 pm
Oglesby Lincoln dismisses December 20 at 2:25 pm.
Dalzell school dismisses December 22 at 1:50 pm
Staff will be at all schools for the early outs. If you do not have the phone numbers for each After School program, please check the following list:
Peru
Roosevelt - 481-9625
LaSalle Northwest - 481-9629
Oglesby Lincoln - 481-9624
Dalzell - 663-8821
Spring Valley Lincoln - 481-9627
If you
need to contact me, call the YMCA at 223-7904, ext 23. Leave a message
and I will return your call.
Deb Wackerline
Before/After School Coordinator
Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all the Before and After School Club "Kids" and staff!
Peru Roosevelt
Janet Michalski
Kathleen Baker
Michelle Turnietti
Kate Sarver
LaSalle Northwest
Leasa Jeppson
Fran Loger
Oglesby Lincoln
Deb Buckley
Dalzell
Annika Wrobel
Sara Foltz
Spring Valley Lincoln
Sara Foltz
Frances Ponce
Group Fitness
Be sure to check the Holiday Schedule in effect from December 18th through January 2nd. Watch for Land Fitness open houses to be held in January. Remember that you can always try a class the first time at no charge. If you'd like to try Yoga or Pilates, but are intimidated by starting the class, we offer personal Yoga classes for $25.00 a session. Contact an instructor or Wendy Kenny for an appointment.
Click on the link below for the Holiday Schedule
Group Fitness Holiday Schedule
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 has begun. Call Karry at the YMCA at 223-7904
to set up your party today!
December YMCA Apparel Sale
Take $5 off a purchase of $25 or $10 off a purchase of $50 or more. Assorted colors and styles.
Adult short sleeve/sleeveless T-shirts - $12
Adult long sleeve T-shirts - $15
Adult crew neck sweatshirts - $20
Adult Hoodies - $25
Adult nylon jacket - $30
Adult fleece jacket - $28
Youth short sleeve T-shirts - $10
Youth Hoodies - $20
Special prices for Employees - see Courtesy Counter
Debbie Banasiak
Membership Coordinator
YMCA
Dolphin Swim Meets
At the Illinois Valley YMCA
Saturday,
Jan. 13 vs. Belvedere
Saturday, Jan. 20 vs. Streator
Saturday, Jan. 27 vs. Ottawa
Stop by and support the Dolphin team.
Rent the YMCA for your group
The YMCA is open for group rentals! Have a party or
special night for your company. YMCA can off exclusive use of the water
park, concession area or other areas. Great way to get together in a
healthy environment.
Water park can open Wednesday nights,
Sunday nights, or Saturday nights.
Schools, Day Care's, companies, and
family groups are always welcome.
Health Tip
Focus on your Core
Consider the fact that age and overuse eat away at the cartilage in your joint sites like the knee, ankle, and hip areas. Because of this, it is important to condition the leg, hip, and thigh muscles to absorb as much of the impact as possible while running. By performing exercises like squats, lunges, one-leg balance, functional movements and agility drills, you can not only improve your joint strength, but also build muscle. Swim, weight train, and using cardio machines will assist with building muscle areas to support joints.
Massage available at YMCA Miller Building
IVCH's Massage Therapy Department features Swedish, Hot Stone, Prenatal and chair massage just to name a few.
$45 - one hour - $25 -
half hour
$1.00 a minute for chair massage
All YMCA members receive a 10% discount
Contact Amy Puetz at
780-3497
for more information.
Live your life while
you have it. Life is a splendid gift - there is nothing small about it."
Florence Nightingale
If you wish to appear wise in the eyes of fool; you will appear a fool in the eyes of the wise
Confidence likes to play hide and seek
The wise have something to say, the foolish have to say something
A lot of fellows nowadays have a B.A., M.D., or Ph.D. Unfortunately, they don't have a J.O.B.
A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't
change the subject.
Winston Churchill
A word to the wise ain't necessary -- it's the stupid
ones that need the advice.
Bill Cosby
There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.
The wisest mind has something yet to learn
The wise man in the storm prays God, not for safety
from danger, but for deliverance from fear.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times
Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life.
When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but
often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one
which has opened for us."
Helen Keller
The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer
somebody else up
Mark Twain
He who has a thousand friends Has not a friend to
spare, While he who has one enemy Shall meet him everywhere.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a
friend.
Abraham Lincoln
Without friends no one would choose to live, though
he had all other goods
Aristotle
If you want to win friends, make it a point to
remember them. If you remember my name, you pay me a subtle compliment;
you indicate that I have made an impression on you. Remember my name and
you add to my feeling of importance.
Dale Carnegie
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