Illinois
Valley YMCA
News
January 17-25th,
2007
"Making the Most of Your Therapy Pool"
This class is to be held on February 6 at 5:00 pm and February 8 at 11:00 am. Free to YMCA members, make the most of the YMCA Therapy Pool . This is taught by the physical therapy department at IVCH. These are 30 minute classes. You must register at the Courtesy Counter and sign a waiver. Water exercises will increase your activity in the Therapy Pool. Register early, as there is a limit on class size.
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Weight Watchers held at the Illinois Valley
YMCA The Illinois Valley YMCA is pleased to host Weight Watchers meetings in the back lounge next to the old Men's and Women's locker rooms. The schedule of the meetings is listed below. The trained staff will arrive approximately one hour prior to and depart approximately 45 minutes after the listed times to allow for the clerical work necessary to conduct a meeting. Monday Evening - 6:00-7:00 pm |
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Register for YMCA
Preschool Enrichment for fall Enrollment for the 2007 school
year started on January 15th for currently enrolled students. Below
is the current line up for 2007-2008 school year. |
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
Visit
the YMCA web site at:
http://www.ivymca.com
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.
Save every time you shop at your neighborhood Sherwin-Williams store! Their neighbor to neighbor program makes it easier for you to plan your home decorating project. Every time you shop at Sherwin-Williams in Peru and use your Neighbor-to-Neighbor card*, you will Save 20% on all regular priced merchandise and Save 5% on all sale priced merchandise!
(Please note :this program is for retail customers
only.)
*Subject to terms and conditions printed on the card.
Every time you use the Neighbor-to-Neighbor card, the Illinois Valley YMCA earns a CASH BACK bonus in its own Sherwin-Williams account. The more purchases you and others make, the more the Illinois Valley YMCA earns.
Stop in at the Courtesy Counter and pick up your Neighbor-to Neighbor card and visit the Sherwin-William's store at 1400 Midtown Rd in Peru. 815-220-1125.
YMCA Membership Drive Feb. 3 & 4
$100 off joiner fees February 3 & 4th, all day long!!
YMCA Tumbling Program
7 Week Session: started January 8 and runs until February 24, 2007
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Monday
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Tuesday
| 4:00-5:00 p.m. | Hot Shot I & Level I |
| 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Hot Shot II & Level II |
| 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Hot Shot III & Level III |
| 6:00-8:00 p.m. | Hot Shot IV & Level IV |
Wednesday
| 4:00-4:45 p.m. | Super Tot |
| 4:00-5:00 p.m. | Hot Shot I |
| 5:00-5:45 p.m. | Parent/Tot |
| 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Hot Shot I & II |
| 6:00-8:00 p.m. | Level V, VI, & VII |
Thursday
| 4:00-5:00 p.m. | Hot Shot I & Level I |
| 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Hot Shot II & Level II |
| 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Hot Shot III & Level III |
| 6:00-8:00 p.m. | Hot Shot IV & Level IV |
Saturday
| 9:30-10:15 a.m. | Parent Tot |
| 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Level I & II |
| 9:30-11:00 a.m. | Level III |
| 10:15-11:00 a.m. | Super Tot |
| 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Hot Shot I & Hot Shot II |
VISIT THE LINK AQUATIC CENTER ON THE WEB!
The Illinois Valley YMCA website (www.ivymca.com) has been updated with current information for all the upcoming Link Aquatic Center programs, scheduling and information.
WINTER LUAU AT THE YMCA
Go tropical this winter season at the Illinois Valley YMCA as we turn the Link Aquatic Center on January 26, 2007 from 6:00 -8:30 p.m. into a tropical poolside paradise. Menu will include BBQ sandwich, veggies, salads, dessert and soft drinks.
Snap a photo with you and a friend riding the waves with our Luau Surfers. A tropical craft project will also be available for children and poolside games and prizes. Participants are encouraged to wear Hawaiian shirts, leis and grass skirts. Best of all, swimming not required attending event.
Cost is $5.00 per child, $10.00 per adult and $25.00 for a family of 4. 3 & under are free with a paying adult. For more information contact the Illinois Valley YMCA at 815-223-7904 x11 or visit www.ivymca.com
IT’S NEVER TO LATE TO LEARN-TO-SWIM
Looking for a fun, convenient after school activity for your child? Swimming lessons are offered year-round at the Link Aquatic Center. Sessions are offered monthly throughout the winter and spring months for ages 6 months through 14 years of age.
As an adult or child we over private swim lessons which allow you to choose lessons once, twice or three times per week based on your schedule. Complete a swim lesson request form today available at the Member Service Desk or online at http://www.ivymca.com/ivymcaswimlessons.htm Even if your schedule only permits lessons once per week, year-round swimming will enable your or your child to retain the skills they have learned and continue to progress throughout the year.
WATER WALKING CIRCLE EXTENDED HOURS
Beginning in February the Water Walking Club hours will be extended to 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays. Improve your endurance and get a great workout! Thirty minutes of brisk water walking equals one hour of land walking. Using the resistance of the water, water walking can burn calories and strengthen your cardiovascular muscles while toning the rest of your body. Drop-in with a friend & come join us! Membership or guest pass fees apply.
SWIMMING FUN FACT
Johnny Weissmuller, the first to swim 100 meters in less than a minute, was a hero in real life too? He saved the lives of 11 people when an excursion boat capsized on Lake Michigan. He also played the role of a hero in reel life - 'Tarzan the Ape man' in the movie series based on Edgar Rice-Burrough's novel.
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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
Upcoming Winter Programs at the YMCA. Please call for more information. You must pre-register the day of or before the program. All fees are due on the day you register.
YMCA Jr. High Dance
When: - January 20th.
Time: - 7:00-10:00 pm
Grades: - 6, 7, 8
Fees: - $3/YMCA member - $5/Non-YMCA member
Sign up now for 6 on 6 Dodgeball League
The YMCA will host a Dodgeball league on Fridays for boys/girls in 2nd-12th grade. Teams will be divided by grades. Team will consist of 6-10 players. Teams will play 3-5 matches per night. Standings will be kept and posted each week. Team names are required. Roster sheets and rule sheets are available at the Courtesy Counter.
| Who: | Boys and girls grades 2-12 |
| When: | Begins Friday, January 19 |
| Time: | First games begin at 4:00 p.m. |
| Fee: | $15.00 YMCA member |
| $25.00 non-YMCA member | |
| *The YMCA will order team shirts for each team - 1 color screen for additional $10 per player. Teams will design own shirts. *If your team has its own shirts $10/Members and $15/Non-members | |
Rimball
Kids age 3 & 4 will have fun learning to dribble, pass and shoot in this exciting class. Rimball baskets are four feet high. Children learn about and practice the rules of the game. Emphasis is on fun and skill development.
| Who: | Girls ages 4-7 |
| When: | Saturdays, January 20-February 24 |
| Time: | 12:00-12:45 pm |
| Fee: | $20.00 YMCA member |
| $30.00 non-YMCA member |
Girls Youth Basketball Association
For girls between 1-8th grades. Teams will be formed and games will be played on Saturdays. YBA style is played where everyone plays and everyone wins and no scores are kept. The main emphasis is to have fun!
| Who: | Girls in grades 1-8 |
| When: | Saturdays, January 20-February 24 |
| Time: | 1st and 3rd grades - 12-1 p.m. |
| 4th-8th grades 1-2 pm | |
| Fees: | $20/YMCA member |
| $30/Non-YMCA member |
Boys Youth Basketball Association
For boys between 1-8th grades. Teams will be formed and games will be played on Saturdays. YBA style is played where everyone plays and everyone wins and no scores are kept. The main emphasis is to have fun!
| Who: | Boys in grades 1-8 |
| When: | Saturdays, January 20-February 24 |
| Time: | 1st and 2nd grades - 8:45-9:45 am |
| 3rd/4th grades 10-11 am | |
| 5th-8th grades 11am - 12 pm | |
| Fees: | $20/YMCA member |
| $30/Non-YMCA member |
Boys/Girls Kindergarten Youth Basketball Association
Teams will be picked & games will be played. Participants will also learn basics of the games.
| Who: | Boys and girls in Kindergarten (Ages 5 & 6) |
| When: | Mondays, January 22-February 26 |
| Time: | 4:00-5:00 pm |
| Fees: | $20/YMCA member |
| $30/Non-YMCA member |
Illinois Valley YMCA Youth Basketball League (Sundays)
Scores are kept, YMCA provides ref, scorekeeper, and coach if necessary. Must follow YMCA guidelines, no full court press, everyone plays 1/2 of the game and there is a limit of 8 people per team.
| Who: | Boys and girls in 1st-6th grades |
| When: | Mondays, January 22-February 26 |
| Time: | First game begins at 12:00 Noon |
| Fees: | $25/YMCA member |
| $35/Non-YMCA member |
Group Fitness
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!
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.
Successful people make more opportunities than they find.
We secure our friends, not be accepting favors, but by doing them.
Solitude is a good place to visit but a poor place to stay.
Josh Billings
Your net worth to the world is usually determined by what remains
after your bad habits are subtracted from your good ones.
Benjamin Franklin
It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives.
Samuel Johnson
People who never take a chance, never get ahead.
Self-trust is the first secret of success.
Emerson
As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just
watch what they do.
Andrew Carnegie
It is high time the ideal of success should be replaced with the
ideal of service.
Albert Einstein
Giving up is the ultimate tragedy.
Robert Donovan
Most of us know how to say nothing; few of us know when.
The object of teaching is to enable those taught to get along without a teacher.
The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for
it, but what they become by it.
John Ruskin
Doing business without advertising is like winking at a girl in
the dark. You know what you are doing, but nobody else does.
Stuart H. Britt
The last key in the bunch is often the one to open the lock.
You can get everything in life you want, if you will help enough other people get what they want.
If you are losing a tug-of-war with a tiger, give him the rope
before he gets to your arm. You can always buy a new rope.
Max Gunther
Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote.
George Jean Nathan
Smart people believe only half of what they hear. Smarter people know which half to believe.
Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs.
Henry Ford
Whatever you are trying to avoid won't go away until you confront it.
We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others
judge us by what we have already done.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
A sure fire formula for making a speech: Have a good beginning and a good ending and keep them as close together as possible.
The secret to success is constancy to purpose.
Benjamin Disraeli
Friendship is like a checking account and only works if you continue to make deposits.
Love cures people - both the ones who give it and the ones who
receive it.
Dr. Karl Menninger
There is nothing so useless as doing with great efficiency that
which should not be done at all.
Peter Drucker
The pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; the
optimist, the opportunity in every difficulty.
L.P. Jacks
To paint a fine picture is far more important than to sell it.
Edward Alden Jewell
For the sake of making a living, we forget to live.
Margaret Fuller
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