Illinois Valley YMCA
 News
May 25, 2007

Y Care Helps Everyone

Y Care begins with CARE

Thanks to the many who have donated to Y Care. The campaign is off to a great start!! Y Care granted assistance to nearly 300 individuals last year through the support of community members. No one is turned away because of inability to pay. Please consider a Y Care gift today.

Wayne & Delores Acuncius
Toni Albert
Carol & Allen Alcorn
Mary Jo Andrews
James Armstrong
Missy & Gary Bertolino
Betty Bland
Sherri & Tom Boehm
Kristi Brewer
Tom Burkhart
John & Linda Carls
Bob & Shelly Chapman
Jack Cosgrove
Ronda & Andy Dillinger
J.L Eden
Lena Ernat
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Finley
Howard & Judy Flahaut
Paul Funfsinn
Mary Gramsas
Dwight Heckert
Kevin & Julie Hextell
Bonnie & Bob Huber
Heidi & Bob Huber
Marilyn Humpage
Gordon Inman
Don & Ruth Janka
Steve & Terry Kamnikar
Wendy Kenny
Mr. & Mrs. John Kerper
Dan Kleckner
Keith & Evelyn Klyn
Mike & Kay Kozel
David Ksiazkiewicz
Ina Kurz
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Kwit
Dorothy Lode
Eugene Lunkin
Craig & Laura Lunn
Bob & Barbara Lyons
Julie Manahan
Sue & Mike Manning
Joseph Marcinkus
Bob & Connie Marini
George & Pat Marple
Jean Mikus
Kim Morrell
Gina Mudge
Monica Nedza
Greg Oseland
Dona Ostermeyer
Dean Perino
Nancy Porter
Dave & Mary Beth Potthoff
Doug & Shala Reed
James Brian Rice
Maria Rodriguez
Larry & Sandi Rombout
John & Joanne Sabotta
James Sadnick
Donald Scharlau
Alice Schmidt
Mike & Colleen Schmidt
Pat Schmidt
Robert & Mary Sczepaniak
Diane Seghers
Angie Senica
Cleo Sims
Mike & Lyle Sitterly
Jolene Slingsby
Audrey Smudzinski
Scott Stanke & Alice Mueller
OJ Stoutner
Vince & Joan Suarez
Clay & Paula Swank
Brian & Cari Towne
Marian Turchi
Laura Turner
Mark Turner
Joseph & Shirley Vasquez
Debra Wackerline
Mike & Lori Wallaert
Bob Wallock
Bob & Dolores Waszkowiak
Marianne & Harry Weide
Loretta Wisniewski
Ron & Pat Wren
Wayne & Carol Zebron
Fran Zeller
Linda Zermeno

Business Donations

Amcore Bank
Apple Press
Biederstedt Appraisal
Buzzi Unicem USA
Carol's Upholstery
Chamlin & Associates
Darren Line D.D.S.
Debo Ace Hardware
D.J. Sickley Construction Co., Inc.
First Federal Savings Bank
Granville Floor & Wall Covering, Inc.
Hummer Insurance
Huntsman
Illinois Valley Construction Association
Mario's Maples
McNabb Veterinary
MCS Advertising
O'Neal Steel
Pottinger Concrete & Construction
Schweickert & Ganassin
Smith's Sales & Service
T.E.S.T. Inc.
Woodland Path LLC

Gold Club Members $500 or more

Black Bros. Co.
CA Smith Builders, Inc.
First State Bank
Thomas Kovacic
Mittal Steel USA - Hennepin

IVCH News for May

www.ivch.org

May 29
Liberty Village - Blood pressure and glucose screening - 8:30 am

May 31
Cancer Survivor's Breakfast - Held at IVCH, Conference Room A - Call to register - 8:00 am - This is for all cancer survivors, their family and friends. "Blessings" is a program of music and words presented by David Gorenz, LCSW, ACSW,CADC. Registration is required. Please RSVP to 815-780-3337 or register online at www.ivch.org

June 12 & 22/ July 10
Babysitting Clinics Fee: $20 - Ages 11-14 - Held in IVCH Conference Room A - Time 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Lunch included - Call 815/780-3337 to Register.  Sponsored by IVCH Health Promotions

DANCE/TUMBLING CAMPS

3-4 YEAR OLDS
A BASIC INTRODUCTION TO DANCE USING SING ALONG DANCES, STRETCHING, LEARNING BASIC STEPS AND RHYTHM.  BY THE END OF THE WEEK, THE STUDENTS WILL HAVE LEARNED A FUN DANCE!  STUDENTS WILL ALSO LEARN THE BASICS OF TUMBLING INCLUDING JUMPS, TRAMPOLINE, FRONT/BACK ROLLS, INTRODUCTION TO CARTWHEELS AND MUCH MORE!! 

WHEN:   June 11-15         July 9-13
TIME:      11:00 - 12:00
WHO:     Kids ages 3-4

5-8 YEAR OLDS
AN INTRODUCTION LEVEL CLASS TO BALLET, JAZZ, AND TUMBLING.   BASIC JAZZ AND BALLET STEPS WILL BE TAUGHT.  A  FUN DANCE WILL BE TAUGHT USING THE DANCE SKILLS THEY LEARN!  BEGINNER LEVEL TUMBLING WILL BE TAUGHT AS WELL.  TUMBLING CLASS WILL INCLUDE LEARNING CARTWHEELS, JUMPS, TRAMPOLINE, BRIDGES, KICKOVERS AND HANDSTANDS.   

WHEN:   June 18-22         July 23-27
TIME:      11:00 - 12:30
WHO:     Kids ages 5-8
 

AGES 9 AND UP
AN INTRODUCTORY LEVEL CLASS TO DANCE AND TUMBLING.  STUDENTS WILL BE INTRODUCED TO A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF DANCE INCLUDING BALLET, JAZZ, POM AND KICK.  A FUN DANCE WILL BE LEARNED USING THE SKILLS TAUGHT IN CLASS.  TUMBLING CLASS WILL INCLUDE WORKING ON STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING, JUMPING, ROUNDOFFS, CARTWHEELS, HANDSTANDS, AND INTRODUCING BACK HAND SPRINGS.   

WHEN:   June 25-29         August 6-10
TIME:      11:00 - 12:30
WHO:     Kids ages 9 and up

FEES FOR DANCE/TUMBLING CLASSES:
$15/week for YMCA Members
$25/week for Non-YMCA Members

*Wear leotard or comfy clothes (socks needed for dance)
*Parent viewing allowed on Friday.
*Classes are the same so please choose 1 session to attend. 

YMCA has new T-shirts and more

A new shipment has arrived. Update your YMCA attire with great prices on YMCA shirts - new styles, colors and great prices.

We have welcomed a Senior Group to the Y this Summer.  They meet twice a month for various activities.  The next activity will be a demonstration of Tai Chi for Arthritis.  It will be on Tuesday, May 29th at 11:00 AM.  Lunch will be served after the Demonstration.  Please call to register.  815/223-7904 and ask for Karry Kurtz.

       Y Wellness Magazine a BIG HIT!!

The 1st addition of our Y Wellness has been sent out to your mailbox. The slick magazine features great inspiration stories and healthy investments in the community future. Your YMCA is making an impact on a better life for everyone. The magazine is also available at the YMCA.

Wellness Center to add more exercise equipment

Recently, the Illinois Valley YMCA Board of Directors approved the purchase of additional exercise equipment for our YMCA. The Committee of Tom Ptak, Don Aleksy, and Mike Wallaert visited Life Fitness production facilities to review all equipment and look at what is new in the area of health and fitness. New equipment should arrive sometime this month.

YMCA to assist Special Olympics

The Illinois Valley YMCA, through Special Olympics will become a site for swim training in the fall. The YMCA is here to assist all in our community. The upcoming venture is one of many community collaborations the YMCA is involved with.

Taste of Illinois Valley June 7-10th at Centennial Park in Peru

The 25th annual Taste of Illinois Valley will be held from Thursday, June 7th through Sunday June 10th at Centennial Park in Peru. The Taste is an annual fundraiser for the YMCA to assist everyone with the opportunity to be involved in YMCA programs. Last year $9,000 was raised. The Taste includes area restaurant food, a large carnival and free entertainment.

*Needs: Restaurants, bands, volunteers for a couple of hours each

For complete information, go to http://www.ivymca.com/taste.htm

NEW AQUATIC CENTER SCHEDULE

A friendly reminder that the Link Aquatic Center schedule will be modified this summer season for aquatic programs and open swims. Pick-up a current schedule at the courtesy counter at the entrance of the Illinois Valley YMCA or visit us on the web at: http://www.ivymca.com/aquaticsched.htm

 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.

BRING YOUR GROUP FOR A DIP IN OUR POOL!

The Illinois Valley YMCA’s indoor aquatic center is available for private rental by groups or organizations. Plan a pool party for a group of school children or teens, arrange an exercise class for adults, or offer a swimming class to a group of homeschoolers. We’ll provide the pool and the staff; you provide the swimmers! To reserve the pool for a one-time or ongoing private group event or for additional information about rates and available times, contact Kristi Brewer at 815-223-7904 x11 or e-mail k_brewer@insightbb.com

Can’t make it to the lifeguard, or CPR classes
at the Illinois Valley YMCA?

Try training at your own pace for CPR, First-aid, AED, bloodborne pathogens and lifeguarding online at: http://www.ecsinstitute.org/courses/

The final practical examination can be completed at the YMCA. Call Kristi Brewer, Aquatic Director, to schedule an appointment. 815-223-7904 ext. 11

AQUATIC PROGRAM REGISTRATION REMINDER
All members and guests are advised that many programs and events have limited availability and registration is accepted on a first come first serve basis. To better serve our members and guests, it is highly recommended that members and guests register for aquatic programs in a timely manner. Keep in mind for class organization, proper placement of participants, ordering of supplies must be taken into consideration to offer excellent service and quality programs in aquatics. Some programs have a registration deadline of at least two days prior to the start of the class or event, especially swimming lessons. For example members and guests can register in March for a program that begins in April. Keep in mind that payment at the time of registration is also required for all aquatic programs and events. The Illinois Valley YMCA is more than happy to accommodate payment options or assist members and guests with scholarship information for all programs and events.

OUR YMCA WILL BE CLOSED
Monday, May 28th
in observance of
MEMORIAL DAY!!
 

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, McClintock, Steele, Barry, Inc.
Apple Press
Biederstedt Appraisal Co.
C.A. Smith Builders (Gold Club)
Chamlin & Associates
Chapman's Mechanical (Gold Club)
Citizen's 1st National Bank (Gold Club)
City of Peru
Connecting Point Computers
Cosgrove Distributors
Debo Ace Hardware
Drs. Derango & Mueller DDS (Gold Club)
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 (Gold Club)
Illinois Valley Community College  (Gold Club)
Illinois Valley Community Hospital (Gold Club)
Illinois Valley Food Center
Jeff Perry Buick
Letterkraft Printers
MCS Advertising (Gold Club)
Machinery Maintenance
McNabb Veterinary
Mittal Steel
Richwoods Enterprises, Inc.
Schweickert & Ganassin
State Bank of Cherry
The Pro Body Shop
True Vision Enterprises
Tupperware
Wilcoxson & Associates, Ltd

 Upcoming Spring Programs at the YMCA. Please call for more information. All fees are due on the day you register.

Registration for Summer Camp is now open

Registration is now open for our upcoming Summer Camp. Click on the link below to go to our Summer Camp page and get all the facts on the upcoming Summer Camp. If you have further questions, please call the YMCA at 815-223-7904.  http://www.ivymca.com/smrcmp.htm

DISCOVERY CAMP
Discovery Camp will provide an unforgettable introduction to camp experience for your 3 and 4 year olds.  Songs, crafts, gym games, tumbling, swimming, pre-school enrichment and out door fun will fill this half day of camp.  We will meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Starting May 29^th, from 9:00 AM – Noon.  The first week of camp will be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.  The cost is $35.00 per week.  Don’t let your child miss this fun filled adventure; stop in at the Y to register your child today. 

CHEERLEADER CAMPS

ITTY BITTY CHEERLEADERS
Learn basic, fun cheers, cheerleading dances, jumps, basic tumbling and cheerleader games!! 
WHEN:  June 11-15     July 9-13
TIME:    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
WHO:   Ages 4-6

SUPER STARS CHEERLEADERS
Same as above but more challenging cheers!!
WHEN:  June 18-22     July 23-27
TIME:     9:00 - 10:30
WHO:    Kids in grades 1st - 3rd

CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONS
Same as above but more focus on what would be needed to make a real cheerleading team!!
WHEN:  June 25-29     August 6-10
TIME:     9:00 - 10:30
WHO:    Kids in grades 4th - 6th

FEES FOR CHEERLEADING CAMPS:
$15/week for YMCA Members
$25/week for Non-YMCA Members

*Classes are the same so please choose 1 session to attend.
*Wear comfy clothes and tennis shoes.
*Parent viewing will be on Friday.

Make sure you are locking up your valuables at the YMCA.  Did you know that the YMCA has locks for sale?  They can be purchased at the courtesy counter or the concession stand. 

If you have any program ideas, please email Mike at  mwallaert@insightbb.com or feel free to call or stop in to see Mike.

YMCA offers birthday party services/pool parties.  Also, overnighters, after hours and special rentals. 

Group Fitness

Starting in June, the Illinois Valley YMCA Group Fitness Department will be offering a Women’s Only Strength and Conditioning Class.  This class is Instructor Guided on machines in the Wellness Center.  This class is FREE TO MEMBERS and free babysitting is provided in our babysitting room.  Class is Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 – 10:45 am.  Attend for one month and win a t-shirt. 

FREE TO MEMBERS -
Hydro Fit – Sample a water exercise class
Monday and Wednesday 5:00 – 5:30 PM
Monday thru Thursday 10:30 – 11:00 AM

Also beginning in June, we will re-instate our Ashtanga Yoga class from 4:30 – 5:30 PM on Tuesday and Thursday.  Beginners are welcome.  

The Group Fitness fee for YMCA members is $10.00 for a month, and $30.00 a month for non-members.  You can attend unlimited classes when you pay your monthly fee. 

Drip & Dry Group Fitness Classes

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

Starting this summer, we have added 2 new options for Birthday Parties! 
Billie the Clown can be added to any Birthday Party.  She does a magic and comedy show.  She also does face painting and it can be added to any party as well.  If her show is added to pool parties, the party will be extended for an additional half hour. 

We are also adding Glamour Parties for Girls.  Further details are coming!! 

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

YMCA Tumbling Program

The 7 Week Summer Session starts June 4th and runs until July 21st 2007.  

Tuesday & Thursday

Saturday

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.

 Personal Training
at the YMCA
 Looking to improve your strength or endurance? Call the YMCA Courtesy counter staff to set up a one on one training session with a YMCA personal trainer.
Mike Visione
Kim Zimmerman
Andy Swenson

*One on one sessions start at $20.00 an hour for one session. Discounts on multiple sessions. Can also schedule time with a partner.

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.

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

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