Y Life Birmingham - March April 2011

March-April 2011 | Volume 6 Issue 2

How you fit in a YMCA Group

We've got your nu#bers

MAKE IT A PLAY DATE Saturday, April 9 Youth Center 2400 7th Avenue North 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Flag Football Games Pitch, Hit, Run Boxing Zumba Climbing Tower Anti-Bullying Activities Jones Valley Farm Tours & Healthy Cooking Demos Health Fair

March | April 2011 Volume 6 | Number 2

Birmingham Metropolitan YMCA Officers

Phyllis Hall, Chairman Joeseph Mays, Jr, Vice Chairman Michael Temple, Treasurer David Woodruff, Secretary BOARD MEMBERS Tracey Morant Adams Charles Ball Tim Blair Cecil Bostany Milton Bresler Libby Carpenter Denise Dauphin Harold Goings Ann Haas Roderick Hawkins Robert L. Holman Wayne Houston Mallie Ireland Anthony A. Joseph Robert E. Kelly Scott Kenny Tom L. Larkin John Lauriello Alan Lott Harrison Manning Yvonne McBeth Ann D. McMillan Judge John Ott Leigh Davis Perry Henry Ray, Jr. Allen Rice Joey Ritchey Lloyd Shelton Reeves Sims, Jr. Walker Sorrell Judge Andra Sparks Cedric Sparks Michael Suco Jami Wadkins Chip Watts David Woodruff BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ann Huckstep, Chair Bill Clark, Vice Chair Joe Bluestein Frank James Allen Rushton James W. Shepherd Judge Scott Vowell President and CEO James N. Lombard YLife birmingham is published five times a year by the Metropolitan Birmingham YMCA. Copyright 2006 by the Metropolitan Birmingham YMCA. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the permission of the Birmingham Metropolitan YMCA. YLife birmingham welcomes letters and story ideas. Please send them to: YLife Birmingham 2101 4th Avenue North Birmingham, Alabama 35203 or to ylife@ymcabham.org.

YLife birmingham Staff David G. Hill, Vice President, Marketing and Communications Loyd McIntosh, Marketing Manager

Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Vision: We will lead our community to become the healthiest in America.

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By the numbers

It’s the classic bad news/good news story: bad news first.

“Alabama has one of the highest percentages of couch potatoes in the nation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”

The Birmingham News reported: “The CDC found that Alabama residents — along with residents of Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Tennessee — are the least likely to be physically active during leisure time.”

The good news is local: Jefferson and Shelby Counties, our primary service area, partially dispel those percentages. Shelby’s inactivity is rated the best in the state, at 24.4 percent; Jefferson County’s is 29 percent.

“In our southern culture, hallmarks of hospitality are food and rest, so we are working against our nature to begin with,” said Lisa Jones, senior vice president of the Birmingham YMCA. “We believe that there are terrific ways to leverage this tradition and to help make the healthy choice the easy choice.”

She’s right. Those encouraging numbers, along with our vision “to lead our community to become the healthiest in America”, are a great start.

We’ve got your numbers at the YMCA, and in this issue! Group activity of all kinds begins the day you join us. Pathway guides make sure that you meet your health and wellness goals by connecting you to other members. Dee Watts talks about the process on page 5.

In our branches — a lucky 13 of them — there are groups for every kind of activity, for every age group; really, for every reason that you belong to the YMCA. Beginning on page 10, meet the new evening circuit class at our newest branch, in Alabaster. Concrete-walled courts offer group “ball” play; kids are in motion in at the Vestavia Xpress Branch, and diabetes prevention groups have popped up at six branches; couch potatoes no more! Plus, volunteer groups are the lifeblood of leadership for the association. Find out about the group that oversees our education, marketing, and communications.

And if you are really in the mood for groups, click here online: ymcabham. org/programs. You can find a listing for every group at every branch. That way you can find your own strength in numbers!

Life Notes

In our branches - a lucky 13 of them - there are groups for every kind of activity.

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Checking In News from around the Birmingham YMCA

Annual meeting marks historic firsts the campaign for an even better Alabaster Family Branch. The vision is to add to the already overflowing branch and help it become a vibrant hub for the community. The ‘new and improved’ Alabaster YMCA will grow to include: • Youth center • Gymnasium • Swimming pool • Community meeting space • Expanded child care New Board President Phyllis Hall, second from left, takes over the the position held by Steve Smith, far left, from 2008-2010.

Over 100 volunteers and staff descended on Vulcan Park for January’s 2010 Annual Meeting.

Two women were elected to the top volunteer posts.

Phyllis Hall, a longtime corporate board member and Downtown board chair, was elected President of the Corporate Board of Directors, taking over for Steve Smith who finished his two-year term.

Ann Huckstep, former Mountain Brook Board Chair and Corporate Board Member, was elected chair of the Board of Trustees.

Bringing community together to make a bigger, better Alabaster YMCA a reality

Key leaders for the City of Alabaster - including the Mayor, county officials, Chamber of Commerce representatives and more - gathered on Thursday, January 27, to kickoff

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400 Thank you’s from 5,300 tots!

Each of the almost 400 volunteers who helped with the 2010 Toys for Tots campaign, brought holiday presents to 13 young people!

In all, 5,300 children, from over 4,000 families throughout Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Walker and Blount Counties woke up to a very Merry

Chrismas, a result of the hard work and generous spirit of the Birmingham YMCA and the community at large. On behalf of the 4,000 served in 2010 - thank you.

Register online at ymcabham.org

Life Skills

3 ways pathway guides strengthen your membership 1. We Support You and Your Healthy Decisions Pathway guides are your support team when you make the decision to join the Y. We don’t just give you a tour of our facilities - although that is an important part of our job - but we want to know what your focus is and your reason for joining so we can better help you meet your health and wellness goals.

2. Where Everybody Knows Your Name When you join the Y and take part in the Pathway program, we will not let you be anonymous and become lost and overwhelmed. Your Pathway guide stays in touch with you through the good and bad, making suggestions, listening to your fears, and cheering you on to victory!

3. We Can Relate As Pathway guides, one of our strengths is our relatable nature. I’ve been in the same spot many of you are in right now, so I know how hard it can be to maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle and how intimidating taking that first step can be. That’s why we don’t want you to face this challenge alone.

Remember, there is strength in numbers.

Lose weight and gain a healthy life.

New weight reduction program debuts Affordable, comprehensive weight loss program – at weekly meetings you will have a private weigh-in, have access to an online weight loss tool with diet and physical activity tracking logs, participate in health and physical activity assessments, and receive a customized diet and activity tips.

Focusing on changing old habits, recognizing stumbling blocks and finding ways around them, the support of a group of friends and a YMCA lifestyle coach will guide you towards accomplishing your goal of a healthier lifestyle...for life.

Cost per month $45 YMCA members $100 Non-members Includes a city wide family membership while you are enrolled in the program.

Contact Caroline Bundy at 801-7212.

Dee Watts is the Pathway Guide at the Shades Valley Family Branch.

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Strength In Nu#bers Beginning with a lucky

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... is the number of branches in the Birmingham Metropolitan YMCA. Those 13 diverse and vibrant branches working together help make the Birmingham YMCA one of the strongest associations in the United States. Similarly the thousands of members, program participants and volunteers that interact with the YMCA each day know that it is easier, and more fun, to accomplish great things with a group.

Evening Express Circuit Class

Branch Alabaster Family Branch Leader Carol Hamilton, Fitness Instructor and Membership Director Who Can Participate Anyone who wants to shape up with a group of friends, old and new.

Interesting Fact Carol created this class on the fly one afternoon when some of the branch’s most popular group exercise classes became too crowded, leaving a few hopefuls out. The Express Circuit Class focuses on strength training in a fast-paced and fun manner while emphasizing friendship and camaraderie among class participants. Now, they have the hottest class everyone wants to get into.

When Can You Do It Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

What They’re Saying

This class has helped me re-commit myself to challenge my exercise routine. I get bored fast and the monthly switch of stations keeps things fresh. Being in a group setting inspires me to be my best and support others as well. Big ‘thanks’ to Carol for pushing us to do better every session we show up!”

— Chemeka Goss, Alabaster Member and Express Circuit Participant

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BY THE NUMBERS

31%

of Alabamians are considered overweight or obese.

18.1%

of young people ages 12-19 considered overweight or obese in the United States.

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hours per week it takes a young person to learn to exercise and develop a healthy, life-long habit.

Kids In Motion

Branch Vestavia Xpress Branch Leader Christina Flanagan-Saunders, Kids In Motion Manager Who Can Participate Non-Member and member Children ages 5-13.

Interesting Fact Kids In Motion is a grant-funded program that teaches children about the human body and how to ensure a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise. On a Thursday night in February, for instance over 24 children crowded into the Vestavia branch to learn about how the heart works and how activities like running on the track help the heart remain strong and healthy.

When Can You Do It Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30 p.m.

What They’re Saying

Our family needed to get healthy, so when I signed up at the YMCA in October, I immediately wanted to get the children involved. Kids In Motion is a wonderful program. We have met great families and made friendships; plus the children have now gained knowledge about healthy eating and active living.”

— Sharon Shorter, Kids In Motion parent

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BY THE NUMBERS

Handball

Branch Downtown Branch Leader Unofficially, Don Boomershine, who has played handball at the Downtown YMCA since 1958, although others in the group may dispute that assertion.

Who Can Participate Anyone, but it helps if you can take a little joking early on.

Newcomers and novices welcome.

Interesting Fact Handball used to a be a popular sport played by adult men throughout Birmingham, particularly the old Five Points Branch and Downtown, from the 1950s through the 1970s. Now, the five or six men who play regularly at the Downtown Branch are among the remaining - and stalwart - handball players in the city.

When Can You Do It Most weekday mornings | 10 a.m. in the racquetball center What They’re Saying

The Birmingham Y produced a number of outstanding players such as Brewer Kitchens, Jack Dorsky, and Jeff Barnes on the National Level, and Pat Rookis and others on a regional level.

But, there is a story about Bill Culp and Bobby Lapedus who played several times a week for years, with one stipulation. Bobby said, ‘Bill the first time you beat me is the day I clear out my locker and leave the Y.’ Well, one day Bill beat the crafty old veteran who left the court, and never played again.”

— Don Boomershine, longtime YMCA member and handball player

4 walls 1 ball 3 more games TONS of fun

Handball isn’t the only sport played on the four concrete walled racquetball courts at Trussville, Downtown, Shades Valley, and Greystone. There are several games you can play with just two people or with a larger group of friends.

Racquetball Trussville, Downtown, Shades Valley & Greystone While the game has diminished in popularity, many branches are seeing an upswing in the sport.

All you need is a racquet and little blue ball, and even if you don't have those, you can borrow them from your neighborhood branch. Also, check the bulletin boards for tournaments and even racquetball lessons at Greysonte.

Wallyball Downtown & trussville Wallyball is a fast-paced sport where the walls are in play and the rallies are long. Evening groups are getting started at the Trussville Branch, but the group that gets together at at noon on weekdays at the Downtown branch has been playing for over a decade. Newcomers are welcome and encouraged to try it our, but be warned: you will most likely be given a nickname and, more than likely, you won’t like it. You hear that Court Jester?

Squash Downtown At the far end of the racquetball center at the Downtown Branch lies one of the few remaining squash courts in the city. The game is similar to racquetball, but with these differences: the court is smaller, the ball is smaller, it doesn’t have the bounce that a racquetball has, and the racquets are longer. Otherwise, the game is a great way to keep in shape and to enjoy time with a few friends.

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BY THE NUMBERS

Diabetes Prevention Program

Branch Greystone, Shades Valley, Trussville, Vestavia Xpress, Youth Center Leader Debby LaCruz, Diabetes Prevention Specialist Who Can Participate Anyone at risk of developing Type II Diabetes When Can You Do It Different days and times are at each branch. Call the neighborhood branch near you and ask.

Interesting Fact For people who have the condition prediabetes, meaning they are at risk of being diagnosed with Type II diabetes but have not yet developed the disease. The goal is to prevent the onset of diabetes in adults.

What They’re Saying

After a series of questions, I discovered what I feared—I was at high risk for diabetes. The good news was that the YMCA was offering a 16-week diabetes prevention program. I immediately signed up and enthusiastically waited for the first class to begin. As projected, I started losing weight! I felt better, had more energy and felt like, finally, I was in control of my life!”

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25.8 million people in the United States with diabetes.

79 million

people in the United States with prediabetes.

90-95%

total diagnosed cases are Type 2 diabetes

$174 billion

Total cost of diabetes in the United States, including direct medical costs and indirect costs, such as disbility and loss of work.

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Education/Marketing & Communications Committee

Branch on behalf of the association Leader Committee Chair Ann McMillan; Corporate Board member and Order of the Red Triangle inductee Who Can Participate Marketing, public relations, advertising, fund-raising professionals Interesting Facts While many of the volunteers have worked together on this committee for almost a decade, it is the dynamic nature of the individuals and the projects that keep the process fresh, and the members motivated. Represented on the committee are two Order of the Red Triangle inductees, a Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and two Adult Volunteers of the Year.

What They’re Saying

Our committee works mostly behind the scenes providing advice on marketing and education initiatives. But I think all of the folks who serve on the committee would agree that we get the greatest satisfaction from being involved every year in the selection of the adult and youth volunteers of the year.”

BY THE NUMBERS

1,026

people who volunteered their time at the YMCA in 2010.

29,404

hours worked by volunteers in the Birmingham YMCA in 2010.

Sky is the limit

to the number of ways you can be involved as a volunteer at your neighborhood branch.

— Dan Monroe, Education/Marketing & Communications Committee Member

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2010 Volunteers of the Year

ALABASTER COMMUNITY BRANCH

ADULT: Yvonne McBeth brings leadership, creativity and hands-on help to the Alabaster Community Branch.

YOUTH: Michael Riddle turns happy-go-lucky into smiles, hugs, and dedication to the children.

CAMP COSBY

1 ADULT: Ken Maluff welcomes volunteers and guests to Hargis; he’s always the first one on hand!

YOUTH: Counselors-in-Training Evan Clark and Rachel Caviedes model patience, energy, work, and positive attitudes all summer.

DOWNTOWN BRANCH

ADULT: Kim Ayers turned YMCA assistance into YMCA volunteerism.

GREYSTONE FAMILY BRANCH

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2 ADULT: Kerrie Johnson’s administrative support makes the swim team run as smoothly and efficiently as the competitors swim.

HARGIS RETREAT 3 ADULT: Jesse Saunders models financial volunteerism by giving first, and then leading.

MOUNTAIN BROOK BRANCH

4 ADULT: Tom Hinton is the major reason that large donors support the branch’s YOne misson.

NORTHEAST FAMILY BRANCH

5 YOUTH: Omar Harvill, Jr. learned the value of volunteering, while he earned the respect of members.

6 ADULT: Michelle “Jello” Smith has brought “thanksgiving” to the branch for 13 years.

SHADES VALLEY FAMILY BRANCH

7 YOUTH: Darnell Walker’s commitment to leadership and service helped him and the branch.

8 ADULT: Tim Blair is a second generation volunteer who has been instrumental in the branch capital campaign.

SHELBY COUNTY BRANCH

9 YOUTH: Madison Lewis went from camper to invaluable volunteer counselor in 5 years.

10 ADULT: Mike Honeycutt uses coaching and refereeing to build character in young people.

11 ADULT: “Coach Ken” Peoples is a motivator, a cheerleader, a rah-rah guy who sees every child’s potential.

TRUSSVILLE FAMILY BRANCH

12 ADULT: Kim Strifert is a tri-fecta volunteer: donor, leader, and motivator.

VESTAVIA XPRESS

13 ADULT: Paul Wood; Silver Sneakers member and volunteer is the “face” of the branch.

WESTERN AREA FAMILY BRANCH

14 YOUTH: Tiana Prince leads by seeing things through the eyes of a determined 14 year-old.

15 ADULT: Stephen Perry excels as ambassador to members’ pathways.

YOUTH CENTER

16 YOUTH: Johnny Canady III assures that the Youth Center belongs to the young.

17 ADULT: Iola Petty became “Auntie Ollie” to teens through the YAchievers program.

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Connecting you to the Birmingham YMCA branch by branch.

Don’t cross me!

New Cross Training Program, Y Cross, Debuts

Get moving with a new and improved group exercise program designed to challenge each person. You like boot camp style classes? Come jump, lift, jog, squat and press yourself to a stronger and healthier YOU! YCross Training DOWNTOWN Thursday, 12:10 p.m. | Friday, 5:30 p.m. | Saturday, 9:30 a.m.

Cost YMCA Members FREE Contact Jayme Creamer at 801.7238.

Pelham Wednesdays 5:30 a.m.

Contact Robyn Boatman 685-6506 SHADES VALLEY Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. | Saturdays, 11:15 a.m. | Mondays, 6:30 p.m.

CONTACT Kimberly Geisler at 870-9622

The music, dances, and games are kid friendly and focus on making fitness a natural part of a child’s life.

Cost Six-week session $60 YMCA Members | $90 Non-Members $90 Registration required.

Contact Renae McCullough at 981-0144.

MOUNTAIN BROOK Morning Zumba class Monday, 9:30 a.m.

Classic Plus moves to 10:30.

Zumba birthday parties now available!

Ages 7 and up | Group Exercise Room Contact Mary Casciaro at 870-0144.

Northeast & Western area Evening Zumba Classes Western Area Tuesdays 6 p.m. | Northeast Wednesdays 6 p.m.

SHADES VALLEY Zumba returns to the mornings Thursday, 10:30 a.m.

CONTACT Kimberly Geisler at 870-9622

Off Site Classes

DOWNTOWN Group exercise classes at businesses in the Downtown area.

Choose Zumba, Pilates or Yoga.

Cost $40 per class / location Contact Jayme Creamer at 801-7238.

TRUSSVILLE Tuesday, 4:45 p.m., Wednesday, 8:30 a.m., and Thursday, 6 p.m.

MOUNTAIN BROOK YCross Challenge - Benefitting the 2011 Strong Kids Campaign Have tons of fun while helping provide Healthy Snacks assistance to neighbors for YMCA membership and programming. Several “Challenges” will be held on Wednesday, March 2, Each featuring a series of exercises that are executed in 3 rounds over a 15 minute period.

Contact Lisa Hart at 870-0144.

VESTAVIA XPRESS Thursday, 12:10 p.m. | Friday, 5:30 p.m. | Saturday, 9:30 a.m.

Cost YMCA Members FREE Contact India Gold at 823.0144

ZUMBA On Over to the Y GREYSTONE Zumba for kids Ages 4-12

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TRUSSVILLE Church 180 (ClearBranch) in Springville Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Cost $4 YMCA and Church 180 Members | $5 for Non-Members CONTACT Robin Burns at 655-2224 VESTAVIA XPRESS Bluff Park Methodist Church | Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Cost $80 or 10 week session | $10 drop in rate | 50% off for YMCA Members | first class free Contact India Gold at 823.0144 Northeast & Western area Group exercise classes at businesses, churches, and schools Choose From Zumba, Step, Toning, Y Cross Cost $35 per class (must have minimum of 10 participants) Contact Keesha Nelson 923-1195

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Cost $149 YMCA Members |$199 Non-Members CONTACT Lisa Hart at 445.2823 March 5 | MOUNTAIN BROOK Family Zumba 10:45 a.m. – Noon.

Upstairs group exercise room.

CONTACT Mary Casciaro at 80-0144 March 5 | Pelham Zumbatomic Family Master Class Zumba Education Specialist Marcie Gill & DJ Francis Suggested donation per family $15 in advance | $20 day of event All proceeds go to the Strong Kids and Communities Campaign Contact Zumba@ymcabham.org

Alabaster Family Branch

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March 7 | VESTAVIA XPRESS Zumba for Kids March 7-April 11 Mondays Ages 4-6, 5 - 5:30 p.m.

Ages 7-12, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

Cost $60 YMCA Members | $90 for Non Members Contact India Gold at 823-0144 March 8 | SHADES VALLEY Low Fat Tuesday Annual Mardi Gras-LITE! Enjoy healthy snacks before your Fat Tuesday celebration Contact Dawn Pilleteri at 870-9622 March 12 | VESTAVIA XPRESS Certified Babysitting Class 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Kids 10 and Under Fundamentals of babysitting, including safety, special needs children, CPR and first aid. Please bring a lunch, snack and drink.

Cost $55 (includes materials) CONTACT Beth Wyss at 823-0144

March 15 | Downtown Adult Spring Basketball League Games Tuesdays 6:45 p.m., 7:45 p.m., 8:45 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.

Season includes 8 regular season games plus playoffs. Awards will be given for League Season Champion, Playoff Champion and Runner Up, Scoring, Rebound and Steals leaders.

Cost $350 per team (plus referee fees) CONTACT Adam West at 801-7235 March 6| WESTERN AREA Men’s Basketball League 8-week season Sunday, 3 - 7 p.m.

Cost $350 per team $30 referee fee per game CONTACT Shayla Crawford or Sylvester Mencer at 923-1195

Register online at ymcabham.org

117 Plaza Circle Alabaster AL, 35007 Executive Director Lane Vines 663-7240 Branch Hours Monday - Thursday | 5 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday | 5 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday | 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Alabaster Childcare Branch 1303 7th St. SW Alabaster, AL 35007 205.663.6504 Branch Hours Monday - Friday: 1-6 p.m. September – May 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. June – August Program Executive Gwen Hatcher

YMCA Camp Cosby

2290 Paul Bear Bryant Road Alpine, AL 35014 256.268.2007 Director of Camping Services Kevin Casey

Downtown Branch

2101 4th Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203 205.324.4563 Branch Hours Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Sunday: Closed Executive Director Andrew Freeman Membership Director Shelly Mitchell

Greystone Family Branch

5414 Highway 280 Birmingham, AL 35242 205.981.0144 Branch Hours Monday - Thursday: 5 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Childwatch Hours Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sunday: 2 - 6 p.m.

Executive Director Pat Tate Membership Director Kristin Harris

Hargis Retreat

928 Hargis Drive Chelsea, AL 35043 205.678.6512 Branch Hours Monday - Saturday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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The best life is the wet life Spring Swim Lessons

Summer Swim Lessons ALABASTER & PELHAM Registration Begins April 1 Register on line for Alabaster and Pelham Swim Lessons.

Group Swim Lessons All branches April 4-28 Cost $56 YMCA Member | $92 NonMembers Pelham Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday Preschool Program 3-5 year olds 9:30 a.m. | 10:15 a.m. | 6 p.m.

Youth Program (6 & older) 6:45 p.m.

Pre teen and Teen Program (ages 11-13) Terrified of Water (T.O.W.) Tuesdays and Thursdays | 9:30 a.m. or 6:45 p.m.

Greystone Preschool 10:30 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Youth 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Trussville Preschool Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday Pike 10:15 a.m. | 4:45 p.m. | 6:30 p.m.

Eel 11 a.m. | 4:45 p.m. | 6:30 p.m.

Ray & Starfish 4:45 p.m. | 6:30 p.m.

Youth Polliwog, Guppy, Minnow & Fish 4 p.m. | 6:30 p.m.

Downtown Parent/Child 4:30 p.m. | Tuesday & Thursday (Five, 30-min classes) Pre-School & Youth Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m.

CONTACT Adam West at 324-4563 Shades Valley Weekday Group & Private Swim Lessons begin March 7 and April 4 Saturday Group & Private Swim Lessons begin April 2 CONTACT Katie Watkins at 870-9622

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Mt. Brook & Vestavia Xpress Swim Lessons Ages 12 months - Adult Offered Year Round Registration always open Private Swim Lessons Cost $92 YMCA Members | $120 Non-Members Semi Private Swim Lessons Cost $72 YMCA Members (per child) | $98 Non-Members (per child) CONTACT Laysea Newsome at 870-0144 or 823-0144 All branches Private Swimming Lessons 3 yrs. And up The Birmingham YMCA offers 6 private, 30-minute lessons for 3 and up to adult skill levels.

Cost $92 YMCA Member | $120 Non-Member Semi Private For families who wish to have multiple children instructed during the same session. Each session is six 30-minute lessons.

Cost $72 per child YMCA members $98 per child Non-Members Saturday Swim Lessons Session includes 4, 30-minute lessons.

March 5-26; April 2-23 Cost $28 YMCA Members | $46 Non-Members Pelham Family March 5-26 & April 2-23 Parent/Child 10-10:30 a.m.

Almost 3 10:30-11 a.m.

Blowfish 11-11:30 a.m.

Pike I 1:30 a.m.-Noon Contact Jennifer Dick at 664-9622.

Greystone Parent/Child 10:30 a.m.

CONTACT Susan Becker at 981-0144 Trussville April 2-23 Pike 10:30 a.m.

Polliwog 11 a.m.

CONTACT Missy Gooden at 655-2224

Register online at ymcabham.org

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Health & Wellness Fairs

March 30 | Pelham

Community Health & Business Fair

March 23 | MOUNTAIN BROOK

Membership Appreciation Day & Trinity Hospital Health Fair

Health Screenings available in gymnasium Trak Shak, Urban Cookhouse, Dart Fish and running evaluation, polar, body fat analysis, and lots of other local vendors offering services.

CONTACT Kristie Nix at 870-0144 March 14 | Downtown Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League Games played Mondays, 6:30 p.m.

10 regular season games plus playoffs. Awards given for League Season Champion. All Sets best of five.

Cost $250 per team $50 individual YMCA Members $60 individual Non-Members CONTACT Adam West at 801-7235

March 21 | PELHAM FAMILY BRANCH Spring Fun Clubs 7 a.m - 6 p.m. | Grades K-8 Campers will enjoy games, swimming, art, and sports.

Space is limited; register online.

Cost $22 YMCA members $36 Non-Members Contact Kara Werner at 685-6516 April 4 | Mountain Brook Runner’s Boot Camp with Danny Haralson Mondays & Thursdays | 6 - 7 a.m.

9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Screenings and information include cholesterol, blood pressure, bone density, allergy and asthma, mammography information, Blood Mobile FROM THESE COMMUNITY PARTNERS • Baptist Shelby (Imaging, Physical Therapy, Breast Cancer Awareness) • Red Cross • Orthodontics South • Silver Sneakers • Mary Kay • Life South • Alabama Allergy & Asthma • America’s 1st Federal Credit Union • Beauty Control • Leukemia & Lymphoma Society • Pampered Chef • Community of Hope Health Clinic • Brooklere Pharmacy • University of Montevallo • Commute Smart Birmingham • Diabetes Prevention Program YMCA • CVS Pelham CONTACT Cindy Reams at 664-9622

Intensive training plus injury prevention, stretching, and all the other practices that make for a strong, healthy runner.

Cost $149 YMCA Members $199 Non-Members CONTACT Lisa Hart at 445-2823 April 22 | PELHAM Splash Party Fridays 6 - 8 p.m.

Children grades K-6 Fun theme parties for children on Friday evenings. See you in the pool for fun, games, water safety and pizza!

Cost $7 per child per party Minimum 5 CONTACT Jennifer Dick at 685-6512 MAY 16 | DOWNTOWN Spring Golf Classic 1:30 Shotgun start Contact Jayme Creamer at 801-7238

Directory Mountain Brook Branch

2401 20th Place South Birmingham, AL 35223 205.870.0144 Branch Hours Monday-Thursday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday: 5 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Childwatch Hours Mon – Thursday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m.-Noon Sunday: 2:15-6 p.m.

Executive Director Michelle Oliver Membership Director Kristi Nix

Northeast Family Branch

628 Red Lane Road Birmingham, AL 35216 205.833.7616 Branch Hours Monday & Tuesday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Wednesday-Friday: 5 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday 7 a.m. - Noon Executive Director Terri A. Harvill

Pelham Family Branch

2610 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 205.664.9622 Branch Hours Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: 1 - 6 p.m.

Child Watch Hours (School Year) Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 3:30-7:45 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. -12 p.m.

(Summer) Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-7:45 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Executive Director Lane Vines Membership Director Cindy Reams

Shades Valley Family Branch 3551 Montgomery Highway Birmingham, AL 35209 205.870.9622 Branch Hours Monday -Friday: 5 .a.m. - 10 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: 1 - 6 p.m.

Executive Director Cham Norman Membership Director Dawn Pilleteri

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Lifeguarding Training Season has Begun

Participants are certified in the new American Red Cross Lifeguard Course, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid as well as AED. Class Prerequisites. All participants must be 15 years old or older before the final exam, be able to swim 300 yards continuously (using freestyle and breast stroke) and recover a 10-pound brick from the bottom of the pool.

NOTE: If you want to be a lifeguard, but you aren't ready to pass the prerequisites, there are practice sessions available. Contact the Swimming Director at your branch, for details.

Pelham March 14-19* | March 30-April 3 | April 13-17 | April 27-May 1 Cost $50 non refundable registration fee due at time of registration and $170 due on the second day of class.

Wed.-Fri. 4 - 9 p.m. | Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | Sunday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. *Class times, 1 - 6 p.m., Monday - Friday, and 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday Greystone March 9-13 | April 6-10 | April 13-17 Trussville March 14-19* | March 30-April 3 | April 13-17 | April 27-May 1 Wed.-Fri. 4 - 9 p.m. | Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | Sunday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. *Class times, 1 - 6 p.m., Monday - Friday, and 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday Downtown, Mountain Brook & Vestavia Xpress March 2-6, 14-17 (Spring Break Classes will be 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day, Monday - Friday), 23-27; April 6-10, 20-24, 27-May 1

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Shades Valley March 16-20, March 23-27, April 6-10, April 13-17 Wednesday-Friday, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 1-6 p.m.

Recertification Classes Pelham Recertify your lifeguard training at the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of any one of the already schedule lifeguarding courses.

Cost $100 Recertify your CPR for the Professional Rescuer at the Friday night of any of the already scheduled lifeguarding courses.

Cost $50 GuardStart Pelham Ages 11-14 Learn how to prevent drowning, how to recognize when someone is in trouble, CPR and First Aid skills, they will also have a chance to interview for a volunteer job for the summer.

Required skills: must be able to swim 25 yards of the pool, tread water for 1 minute, submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet underwater.

March 14-18, 9 a.m.-Noon | April 5-28, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-7 p.m.

Cost $100 per child This course can also be used to earn a merit badge for the Boy Scouts and as an interesting project for the Girl Scouts.

CPR/AED The program is designed to prepare individuals to respond to life-threatening emergencies through a combination of online (web-based) lessons and traditional instructor-led training. Blended Learning participants complete the knowledge portion online at home and at their own pace, and then demonstrate those learned -skills in a skills session that is available at your local YMCA. “Blended” learning is self-paced, to remove the pressure of learning or relearning the information in a short period of time. You control how long it will take you to go through the information. After you complete the online portion, you will then come into a skill session class and perform your learned-skills. Depending on class size, this is about one hour.

REGISTRATION begins when you call the Aquatics Director at your neighborhood branch.

Blended Learning Skills Sessions Pelham: March 26, April 23: 9 - 11 a.m.

Trussville: March 5, April 9: 9 - 11 a.m.

Downtown: March 17, April 21: Skills Sessions, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Tradtional Classes Greystone: March 7, April 4: 5 p.m.

Shades Valley: March 2, April 20: 5 - 9 p.m.

Register online at ymcabham.org

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Put me in, Coach!

Spring Sports and Fitness

MOUNTAIN BROOK

Spring Break Basketball Development Camps Certified Skills Development Trainer, Terry Drake Participants will have fun while working to develop the fundamentals of the game.

Classes are limited to 15 students.

Grades 4-7 | Two-day camp Monday & Tuesday, March

14-15 & 21-22 Noon - 4 p.m.

Cost $40 YMCA members | $45 Non-Members Grades 8-12 | Three-day camp Wednesday-Friday, March 16-18 and 23-25 Noon - 4 p.m.

Cost $60 YMCA members | $65 Non-Members Contact Lisa Hart at 445-2823 to register.

ALABASTER, GREYSTONE, & PELHAM Youth T-Ball & Baseball Ages 3 to 12 (co-ed) | Season June 6-July 25.

Practice Begins May 16 Field locations are local to each branch. Our promise is to have all participants play equal time and fully participate in learning techniques in a non-stress, non-competitive atmosphere.

Cost $75 YMCA Members | $115 Non-Members CONTACT ALABASTER Trenae Leonard, 663-6504 GREYSTONE George Becker, 981-0144 PELHAM Tamara Harrelson, 664-9622 NORTHEAST & YOUTH CENTER Saturday Summer All Sports Camp Basketball, Track & Football Registration April 4 – May 21 Season: May 28 – July 23 Cost $50 CONTACT Joe Brown NORTHEAST 833-7616 YOUTH CENTER 324-643

VESTAVIA XPRESS Youth Strength and Conditioning Class Kids ages 11-13 Monday/Wednesday from 4-5 p.m. or Tuesday/ Thursday, 6 - 7 p.m.

Cost $45 for 5 weeks Contact India Gold at 823.0144.

Karate for Kids Wednesdays Ages 6-7, 5:15 - 5:45 p.m.

Ages 5-6, 5:50 - 6:20 p.m.; Ages 8 and up, 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.

Cost $25 YMCA members | $45 Non-members Contact India Gold at 823.0144.

Youth Exercise/Nutrition Ages 3-13 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Cost Free to YMCA members $5 per class, non-members.

No registration required.

Contact Beth Wyss at 823.0144.

Directory Trussville Family Branch

5920 Valley Road Trussville, AL 35173 205.655.2224 Branch Hours Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: Noon - 7 p.m.

Childwatch Hours Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sunday: 1-5 p.m.

Executive Director Jerry Wang Membership Director Wendy Newland

Vestavia Xpress Branch

2086 Columbiana Road Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 205.823.0144 Branch Hours Monday - Thursday: 5:15 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday: 5:15 a.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday: 1-6 p.m.

District Associate Executive Director Julie Broday Membership Director Clay Coleman

Western Area Family Branch

1195 Bessemer Road Birmingham, AL 35228 205.923.1195 Branch Hours Monday - Thursday: 6 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Friday: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Executive Director Terri A. Harvill

Birmingham YMCA Youth Center 2400 7th Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203 205.324.1643 Branch Hours 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Program Executive Anthony Sparks

Register online at ymcabham.org

WESTERN AREA Youth Baseball and T-Ball Monday - Saturday Cost $50 YMCA Members | $60 NonMembers Contact Shayla Crawford or Sylvester Mencer at 923-1195 March•April 2011 | Y Life 19

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Ready, set, SPLASH! Swim team and other pooliside programs

PELHAM Swim Team Prep Classes Ages 7-12 A program preparing young swimmers for competitive swimming.

Endurance and intense stroke technique work. Choose from 1, 2, or 3 days per week.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m. and Saturday Noon-1 p.m.

Cost Once per week $50 YMCA Members | $80 Non-Members Twice per week $75 YMCA Members | $120 Non-Members Three times per week $100 YMCA Members | $160 Non-Members Drafted monthly from January-April or register monthly.

MOUNTAIN BROOK Magic City Masters Swim Class Ages 19 &Ups | Must know how to swim.

Have fun, improve your swimming technique, learn new skills, get faster, and meet people who are like minded, from former college athletes, to rising and experienced tri-athletes, to recreational swimmers, to folks just wanting to stay in shape and do something that will not pound their body.

Coaches John Hanna and Sherry Colgin.

Workouts include swim sets, kick sets, pull sets and drills to improve technique.

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 5:30-6:30 a.m. Cost YMCA Members $25 per month | $60 per quarter Non-Members $38 per month | $100 per quarter Contact Laysea Newsome at 445.2825.

Greystone Private Certified Swim Coaching Available for the more experienced swimmer designed to improve technique in a private format while involving a physical training component as well. Sessions are available one-on-one, or in small groups up to 3 athletes.

Priced by 30 minute or an hour sessions with discounts for multiple swimmers. Call Susan Becker at 981.0144.

Masters Swim Monday, Wednesday and Friday | 5 - 6:30 a.m.

For the adult athlete wanting to train or just stay in shape. Work outs are conducted by a swim coach on deck.

Cost $25 YMCA Members per month $30 Non-members per month Trussville Master’s .Swim Team Practice Times Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2:15 - 3:30 p.m.

Cost $35 YMCA Members per month | $38 Non-Members per month

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Birthday Splash Parties Greystone Available Saturdays and Sundays in 2 hour blocks.

After hours parties are available for parties with more than 25 swimmers. Go online to ymcabham.org/Greystone for details, prices and time slots.

Mt. Brook & Vestavia Host your next party or family celebration at Mountain Brook.

Cost $87 Contact Laysea Newsome at 870-0144 Pelham Parties get one hour of recreational swimming, and then one hour at the picnic area or inside.

Contact Jennifer Dick at 685-6512

Register online at ymcabham.org

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Get your hands dirty Spring Break Camp 2011

Alabaster, Greystone, Pelham, Northeast, Shades Valley, Trussville, Western Area, Youth Center March 14 – 18 and 21 Campers meet new friends while playing games, swimming, taking field-trips, and participating in special events. Traditional camp includes arts and crafts, indoor/outdoor games, and swimming. Sports campers will enjoy drills, games, and tournaments relating to basketball, football, ultimate Frisbee, and soccer. Splash campers will dive into water games and daily swim clinics.

Parent’s Nights Out

GREYSTONE March 19 | Spring into the YMCA April 16 | Easter Egg Hunt Ages 2 - 12 | 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.

YMCA members only Cost $30 for first child | $10 for each additional child Contact Nadin Johnson or Tanya Hiers at 981-0144

SHADES VALLEY March 25 and April 29 | 6 – 9:30 p.m. | Ages 5 and up Kids will enjoy ahot dog or pizza dinner, snacks, drinks, movies, Wii games, and scavenger hunts. Deadline to register is the Wednesday prior to Parents Night Out. Cost $15 for first child | $10 each additional child Contact Mallory Smith at 870-9622 VESTAVIA XPRESS Second and fourth Fridays each month, 6 - 9:30 p.m.

Children enjoy pizza, healthy snacks, fun desserts, games, and a movie.

Registration is required.

Cost $15 for first child | $10 for each additional child in family.

Contact Beth Wyss at 823-0144

Kid’s Fun Days

GREYSTONE March 14: Noccalula Falls Adventures March 15: Shark Tooth Creek March 16: Bowling/Park March 17: Movies March 18: Montgomery Zoo March 21: DeSoto Caverns April 22: Country Pickin’ Day May 27: Movies (Daily field trip activities subject to change) Cost $27 per day YMCA members | $40 Non-members $5 daily field trip Contact Tanya Hiers at 981-0144

Drop & Go

SHADES VALLEY Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Available to YMCA members only.

Cost 1-2 hours $10 first child | $7 each additional child 2-5 hours $15 first child | $12 each additional child Contact Mallory Smith at 870-9622

Register online at ymcabham.org

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Experience life on the net Spring Tennis

GREYSTONE Kids’ After School Beginner Tennis Monday & Wednesday | 4:30-5:30 p.m.

For new players to tennis, receive instruction, play lots of games and compete against players at the same level.

After School Junior Intermediate/Advanced Tennis Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4-5:30 p.m.

For intermediate-to-advanced level players.

Adult Beginner Tennis Tuesdays, 11 a.m. - Noon | Saturdays 9-10 a.m.

For beginning players; you will receive lots of instruction, play lots of matches and compete against players of the same level.

Cost All classes $15 per class Contact Cain Mashego at 566.6027 MOUNTAIN BROOK Adult Tennis Clinics Ultimate Fundamentals Sundays | 1-2:30 p.m.

For beginners, players returning to the game, and anyone with an interest in learning fundamental techniques of the game.

Cost $15 Leagues Early March - May 2011 Women’s Spring USTA league Morning, evening, and weekend teams are available.

2011 Women’s Spring Softcourt league All teams play Monday-Friday mornings.

2011 Men’s Spring Interclub league Three divisions of play: A and B teams play Saturday mornings, C Team plays Thursday nights.

Contact Bob Cianchetti at 870.3930.

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Intermediate Drills Sundays | 2:30-4 p.m.

For players with competitive experience. Combination of drills and point-play.

Cost $15 Advanced Women’s Clinic Fridays | 10:30 a.m.-Noon.

For any player 3.5 USTA or higher.

Cost $15 Men’s Clinic Tuesdays| 7-8 p.m.

For 2.5 players or higher.

Cost $10 Junior Tennis PLAY Program For any child with an interest in learning to play tennis.

Quickstart ages 4 - 6 | Monday, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Overall athletic skills and foundational tennis skills in a fun environment.

Quickstart ages 8 & under | Monday and Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Racquet skills, athletic development, and tennis specific movement.

Quickstart ages 10 & under | Tuesday and Thursday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

This group learns to serve, rally, and keep score on the 60' court with orange low-compression balls. The focus is on racquet skills, athletic development, and tennis specific movement with more advanced stroke production, tactical awareness, and court coverage.

Cost OPTION I $48 - 1 day a week for 4 weeks at $12 per clinic OPTION II $80 - 2 days a week for 4 weeks at $10 per clinic OPTION III $15 Drop-in daily fee The PERFORMANCE Program For the year-round competitive player.

Performance 101 Ages 11-15 | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 4:30 - 6 p.m.

This group learns to play in all game situations and utilize basic tactics.

Focus is on developing topspin ground strokes, introducing slice, and refining continental grip skills for net play and serves.

Cost OPTION I $120 - 2 day a week for 4 weeks at $15 per clinic OPTION II $144 - 3 days a week for 4 weeks at $12 per clinic OPTION III $20 Drop-in daily fee Tournament Performance Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

This group learns to increase ball control in areas of spin, direction, depth, and power. There is increased focus on the transition game and serving and returning. Emphasis on strength, balance, speed, and agility.

Cost OPTION I $160 - 2 day a week for 4 weeks at $20 per clinic OPTION II $216 - 3 days a week for 4 weeks at $12 per clinic OPTION III $25 Drop-in daily fee Register online at Contact Jenny Robb at 902.1188

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is the number of friends you can make in a water aerobics class over time.

f you’re looking around to join a collection of fun-loving people and be a part tight-knit group, look no further than the water aerobics class at your neighborhood branch.

Whether it’s Stephanie’s early morning class Downtown, or the mid-morning class at Greystone, chances are you’ll never see a happier bunch of people.

Take for instance the morning water aerobics class at the Shades Valley Family Branch. Four days a week almost two dozen ladies converge on the indoor pool to move to fun music, splash around in the water, and deepen relationships that have been built over years.

“The friendship is wonderful. It’s not only good for the body, it’s good for the brain,” said Freda Welch, a water aerobics participant for over 15 years. “It’s good therapy to be around people and with friends and exercise at the same time.”

Freda says she was encouraged to join the water aerobics class in 1995 and enjoyed it so much that she has been coming to class four days a week ever since and even makes time when class isn’t in session. “We don’t have a teacher on Thursday, but a couple of us girls will come and just paddle around and try to get a little exercise,” Freda says.

And that’s the best part about this group of ladies. It’s more about the camaraderie; the time spend together laughing, getting healthy and, perhaps most importantly, encouraging each other. For class participant Olivia Farrior, the support she has been given from her classmates has led to her achieving goals she never thought possible.

Olivia started coming to water aerobics eight years ago despite not knowing how to swim. In fact, Olivia admits she was afraid of the water. Wanting to better enjoy her new activity, Olivia took lessons and learned how to swim, an accomplishment that has improved her help and self-esteem as well.

“Learning how to swim and staying involved in water aerobics classes has helped me tremendously. I’m diabetic and was on insulin,” she adds. “Now, I’ve been able to come off of insulin, so it’s really paid off for me in a big way.”

Not only did Olivia learn to swim, but she also began competing in Senior Olympics games, winning some awards for her newfound athletic skills, thank, in large part, to her supportive friends in the Shades Valley water aerobics class.

“Everybody really encouraged me because it took me so many years to learn how to swim,” Olivia says. “So I’ve become involved in senior Olympics swimming, when I was afraid of the water when I started out in water aerobics eight years ago.

“All these ladies are my friends and I look forward to coming over to the Y to be with them,” Olivia adde. “They’re all so friendly, lovely and kind that I just look forward to coming.”

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