Illinois Valley YMCA
 News
February 9, 2007

Tell your Friends about YMCA Membership Drive  February 1-28th!

Your YMCA will be offering $50.00 off Joiner fees February 1-28 only. Tell a friend or buy a membership for a sweetheart and save this month.

   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

YMCA has video surveillance for your safety

Weight Watchers at the Illinois Valley YMCA

 Weight Watchers being held at the Illinois Valley YMCA has met with a huge response. Most meetings are filled. The speakers are motivating and inspirational. If you need to take off a few of those holiday pounds or if you want to finally get the healthy eating lifestyle you always wanted, try a Weight Watchers meeting at the Illinois Valley YMCA. Below are days and times.

Monday Evening - 6:00 pm
Thursday Morning - 8:30 am
Thursday Morning - 10:00 am
Thursday Afternoon - 12:00 pm
Thursday Evening - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 am (starting February 17)

Fall registration is off to a great start for Preschool Enrichment

 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. If you haven't signed up or know of someone else who would benefit from these innovative classes, we still have a few openings in each class! Call 223-7904 for details.

Kinder Prep 1: (4-5 year olds) Mon.- Fri., 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Fee: $93 monthly,
Kinder Prep 2: (4-5 year olds) Mon./Wed./ Fri., 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Fee: $75 monthly,
Kinder Prep 3: (4-5 year olds) Mon - Fri., 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Fee: $93 monthly
*KinderPrep includes swimming

Supertykes I: (3 year olds) (4 days M, T, W, TH), 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Fee: $77 monthly,
Supertykes 2: (3 year olds) (3 days M, W, F), 1:00 pm-3:00 pm.., Fee: $70 monthly,
Supertykes 3: (3 year olds) (3 days M, W, F),10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Fee: $70 monthly,
*SuperTykes includes occasional swim days

Just For Twos 1: (2 year olds) T/TH., 9:00 a.m.-10:00 am, Fee: $38 monthly,
Just For Twos 2: (2 year olds) T/TH.., 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Fee: $38 monthly,
Just for Twos 3: (2 year olds) T/TH., 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m., Fee: $38 monthly,
*Not necessary to be toilet trained, but we do not change diapers.

Peru Girls Softball Registration

Peru Little League softball registration was held on February 7th and will be held again at the Illinois Valley YMCA on Saturday, February 10 from 9 am - noon

Corporate Challenge 2007
February 5 - February 28

If you work for a corporate that has a discount with the YMCA you can get a team up and participate in our Corporate Challenge. We encourage as many participants as possible. Non-members may also participate as long as the employed spouse is participating. It's a great way to boost a healthy lifestyle and foster company team work! There is still time to get a team together. Register by calling the YMCA with your team names, email us at ivymca@insightbb.com or you can fax us a list at 223-7955. For complete information, please call or email.

Adult 4 on 4 Basketball League

This League began on February 7th. We still have openings for the league held on Wednesday nights. Get your team together and call the YMCA at 223-7904.

YMCA Wellness Magazine to make debut soon!

PBS & Illinois Valley YMCA

YMCA Activate America and PBS have become community partners to inspire communities to “take one step” toward a healthier lifestyle.  Through this partnership, YMCA members, staff and volunteers will learn more about the important health awareness project PBS is launching in February called, Take One Step: A PBS Health Campaign.  The series of programs in this campaign will help viewers better understand four urgent health issues—heart disease, obesity, cancer and depression—that threaten the lives of millions of Americans today.  It’s a call to action, offering primetime programming and extensive outreach tools to help people aspire toward better health. On February 14 at 7:30 pm the Illinois Valley YMCA will host a viewing party for adults and teens. The viewing party will include healthy cooking tips, recipes and food samples. This event is free to YMCA members and $2.00 for Non-YMCA members.

YMCA Tumbling Program

7 Week Session: started January 8 and runs until February 24, 2007

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Aquatic Schedule Update

A friendly reminder to all YMCA members that the Illinois Valley YMCA Link Aquatic Center has a monthly schedule for your convenience. You may obtain a copy from the Member Services Desk at the YMCA or online at www.ivymca.com/aquatics.htm

The Link Aquatic Center Schedule has updated lap swim, therapy pool and water park hours in addition to pool closings and regularly scheduled programs such as swim lessons that may affect normal operating hours. Note: The Link Aquatic Center hours of operation vary from the Illinois Valley YMCA hours of operation. Portions of the Link Aquatic Center maybe closed or shared with other YMCA or IVCH programs. Schedule is subject to change without notice.

OPEN WATER SCUBA DIVER CLASS

It’s fun and easy- learn to scuba dive and enjoy the underwater world. Join us for this PADI certified course that will teach the fundamentals of diving and how to use the equipment competently and confidently. Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be ready to take your PADI Open Water Certification with your instructor. This certification will be discussed in class. A referral may be given for certification at a resort. Medical Waiver required. We have lowered the fee for this class to just $400.00 per participant! Register today classes start March 1. For more information check out our website: www.ivymca.com.

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.

YMCA Skate Park

Today, there are more than 350 skate parks across the country. Every community and nearly every town is looking for ways to keep the skateboard crowd busy and safe. The Illinois Valley YMCA was ahead of the trend and built an exciting park on YMCA property. Through funds from the State of Illinois and numerous private donors, nearly 300-400 kids utilize the park on a daily basis when weather allows. Another innovation of the Illinois Valley YMCA meeting community needs.

Better to do something imperfectly than to do nothing flawlessly.

Today's decisions are tomorrow's realities

We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
     Winston Churchill

Never let a problem become an excuse.

Think you can, think you can't, either way you'll be right.
     Henry Ford

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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:

2006-2007 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.
Anne Francis Salon
Aplington, Kaufman, McKlintock, Steele, Barry, Inc.
Apple Press
Biederstedt Appraisal Co.
Chamlin & Associates
Chapman's Mechanical
Citizen's 1st National Bank
City of Peru
Connecting Point Computers
Cosgrove Distributors
Debo Ace Hardware
Drs. Derabngo & Mueller DDS
Eureka Savings Bank
Financial Plus Credit Union
First State Bank 
Fran Szott's Carpet & Flooring
Future Communications
Gary & Deb Dahl
Henry Hackman State Farm Insurance
Hueneburg Financial Group
Illinois Valley Community College
Illinois Valley Community Hospital
Illinois Valley Food Center
Jeff Perry Buick
Letterkraft Printers
MCS Advertising
Machinery Maintenance
McNabb Veterinary
Mittal Steel
Richwoods Enterprises, Inc.
Schweickert & Ganassin
State Bank of Cherry
The Pro Body Shop
Tupperware
Wilcoxson & Associates, Ltd

 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.

Jr. High Dance

Saturday, February 17th at 7-10pm. For kids in 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Live DJ, and is supervised by youth staff. $3 for YMCA members and $5 for Non-YMCA members

Schools Out Camp

Monday, February 19th for President's Day. Ages 5 years & up. There will be swimming, sports, crafts, and much more. Students should bring swim suit, towel and lunch. Before and After Care is available. $2 for before care and $3 for after care. Camp is $15 for YMCA members and $22 for Non-members. If less than 5 are signed up, the camp will not run.

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.

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.

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!

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!

Boys/Girls Kindergarten Youth Basketball Association

Teams will be picked & games will be played. Participants will also learn basics of the games.

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.

Drip & Dry Group Fitness Classes

Fit Over 50

Join our new fitness class geared to men and women over 50 years of age. Cardio and weight bearing exercise for bone health. This class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 am beginning on February 6th. $10/members and $30/non-members.

YMCA  Parties

Pool parties, tumbling parties, open gym parties and theme parties. Every party offers: YMCA staff, lifeguards, invitations, party room/poolside area.

*2 hour parties *Basic or Deluxe party

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.

Call Karry at the YMCA at 223-7904
to set up your party today! Email Karry at:

k.duever@insightbb.com

Tae Kwon Do

Tae Kwon Do teaches self defense as well as improves self confidence, discipline, coordination, and physical and mental capabilities. Through Tae Kwon Do, students learn to become leaders, not followers, and they develop the ''yes, I can'' attitude when facing daily challenges at home, school or work.
The Illinois Valley YMCA's Tae Kwon Do is a branch school of the Won Jung Martial Arts Association of Rockford. Mr. Chris Kleckner, a 5th degree black belt, is the instructor with more than 15 years of experience.

YMCA to work on Senior Programs!

The YMCA has made an emphasis to work on developing social and physical enrichment  programs for the community Senior population. Programs will be developed and the Y-staff is looking for ideas on what to be offered. Please feel free to contact the staff by e-mail, phone or note. Click on the link below for contact information.

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

Need some one on one Personal Training?

The YMCA can provide you with one on one personal training designed to meet your personal fitness needs. The American Council on Exercise Certified Trainer can assist you:

• Provide a personal fitness program that is specifically designed to your needs and goals.
• Instruct you on the importance of your personal program and how it works with your body.
• Encourage and support.
• Help motivate you in staying with your program.

Your personal trainer is ACE certified and YMCA trained. Sessions are 1 hour

Fees: 1 Session $20
          2 Sessions $35
          3 Sessions $55
          4 Sessions $70
          5 Sessions $80
Schedule with the YMCA at 223-7904.

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.

Lockers Available

YMCA has permanent lockers available for a cost of $10.00 per month. Contact the courtesy counter to get a permanent locker today! This is also available to be paid through monthly bank draft.

Adversity reveals genius; prosperity conceals it.
     Horace

People forget how fast you did the job, but remember how well you did it.
     Howard W. Newton

If you focus on the good things, life is enjoyable. If you focus on the bad, life is miserable.

Quality that is not measured is a slogan, not a system.

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We are always looking for suggestions to improve your YMCA. Email us,  at ivymca@ivnet.com , fill out a solution paper at the training desk, or give Dave Potthoff a call at 223-7904.