SHOW YOUR HEALTH SOME LOVE SHOW YOUR HEALTH SOME LOVE WITH THE
CELEBRATE AMERICAN HEART MONTH
February is American Heart Month, and with recently published research indicating blood pressure control has worsened in both men and women since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to use this month to get a blood pressure screening and focus on becoming heart healthy. Below are tips so everyone can become heart healthy this February.
1. Get Moving: Being physically active every day is not only fun, it can also improve the function of your heart. Plan and schedule opportunities for active play; for example, include a brisk 10-minute trip around the block after meals or a 10-minute walking break during the day.
2. Rest up: Lack of sleep can be associated with elevated cholesterol and blood pressure. Adults need at least seven, but no more than nine hours of sleep at night to aid with the prevention of heart disease. Children need 10-12 hours of sleep per night. Develop bedtime routines to assist with falling asleep faster and staying asleep.
3. Revamp your Recipes: Makeover your favorite recipes by reducing the amount of salt and saturated fat and substituting a lower fat food without sacrificing taste. For example, use low-fat yogurt instead of sour cream or skip the seasoning packet and use pepper and olive oil instead. Read food labels to learn more about what is in the package, and select foods that have less than 1,000 mg of sodium per serving.
4. Check your Pressure: Revised blood pressure guidelines from American Heart Association mean that nearly half of all Americans (46 percent) have high blood pressure. Lowering or maintaining normal blood pressure can greatly reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke. Start self-monitoring your blood pressure and know the numbers. Discuss the results with you doctor if needed.
5. Quality Time: Spending time together with family or friends is a great way to reduce stress, which is important to your heart health. Try making homemade valentines for your children’s classmates or even your closest fitness friends at the Y!
INSIDE THE ISSUE For Your Wellness New Equipment
MOSSA Demos YMCA of Lincoln Swim Challenge
Your Family Upcoming Youth Sports Deadlines Summer Day Camp Before/After School & Preschool Upcoming Family Events Tell Me Something Good National Compliment Day Facebook Happenings Employee Spotlight Reminders Black History Month Lincoln’s Choice Awards New Group Exercise Classes
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Click here to learn why Heart Month is so important to YMCA Member Jim Wagner.
OF LINCOLN
YMCA
FEBRUARY 2023
FOR YOUR WELLNESS FOR YOUR WELLNESS
CHECK OUT THE NEW EQUIPMENT
We have some brand new fitness equipment coming your way and we can’t wait for you to use it! At all the branches, you’ll see improved floor layouts, some replacement equipment coming in, as well as new pieces we’ve never had that we think you’ll love! Click here to see what’s planned for your favorite YMCA branch.
CALLING ALL INSTRUCTORS!
Join us for an upcoming MOSSA Demo and learn about two new group exercise programs we’ll be offering later this year, 3D30® and MOVE30® .
Fallbrook | Wednesday, February 8, 5:30-6:30pm
Cooper | Monday, February 13, 10:30-11:30am
Northeast | Monday, February 13, 6:00-7:00pm
Copple Family | Wednesday, February 22, 6:00-7:00pm
Registration not required. Questions? Contact Karla Hudson.
YMCA of Lincoln Swim Challenge
February 1 - March 31
RISE SHINE SWIM REPEAT! Swim into spring with the YMCA of Lincoln Swim Challenge!
Whether it’s 10 or 25, 50 or 75, every swimmer will receive a commemorative Swim Challenge patch for miles logged. Additional prizes include waterproof headphones, swim goodies, and more! Register here
Tire flip at the Cooper YMCA
Stairclimbers at the Copple Family YMCA
Stairclimbers at the Cooper YMCA
TRX Suspension Trainers at the Cooper & Fallbrook YMCAs
Upper Body Ergometers at the Cooper & Northeast YMCAs
FOR YOUR FAMILY FOR YOUR FAMILY
Save the Date for YMCA Youth Programs!
Registration for the 2023 Spring Session opens March 7 for Y Members and March 9 for Community Members. The spring session will run March 20-April 30.
Sign your kiddo up for Swim Lessons, Dance, Gymnastics, Jr. Chefs, and more! Learn more about these programs at ymcalincoln.org.
Our Dance Mini Session will run from April 17-May 21!
Parties & Rentals at the Y
The YMCA of Lincoln offers various facility rental options throughout its branches, including birthday parties, pool, gym or climbing wall rentals, after-hour rentals, and/or lock-ins. Additionally, YMCA Camp Kitaki has a retreat option with indoor meeting space for guest speakers, banquets, company or family celebrations. Learn more here.
Upcoming YMCA Events
Join in on the fun happening across the Lincoln YMCAs! Learn more about all of our upcoming events here.
Cooper YMCA | Father Daughter Dance
Friday, February 10 | 5:30-7:30pm
Northeast YMCA | Father Daughter Dance
Saturday, February 11 | 5:30-7:00pm
Cooper, Copple Family, and Fallbrook Ys Parents Night Out
Friday, February 24 | 5:30-8:00pm
Aquatics Programs & Classes
Junior Lifeguard Camp | March 13-19
This camp will prepare participants for a future job as a lifeguard, and help build swimming endurance as well as gain knowledge on aquatic safety and rescue skills. Register here.
Red Cross CPR Classes
Come learn the life-saving skills of Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer with blended learning First Aid at the YMCA of Lincoln. We offer certification and re-certification courses. Learn more, view the class schedule, and register here.
Northeast YMCA | Teen Night
Saturday, February 25 | 5:30-8:30pm
YMCA Youth Sports
Upcoming Registration Deadlines:
Esports League - February 14
41st Annual MIT Basketball Tournament - February 21
Bowling League - February 28
Sign up for spring youth sports like Volleyball, Soccer, Cheer, Bowling, Cross Country, Jr. Huskers Flag Football, and more. Register before February 21 and save $30!
Learn more here.
Before/After School & Preschool
2023-2024 Registration Information
Beyond fitness facilities, the Y offers programs that provide a safe place for youth to be before and after school, and a licensed Preschool program to offer your little ones developmental learning experiences.
Priority Registration: January 31-February 5
(Current participants with a Lincoln Y Family Membership)
Y Family Member Registration: February 7-12
Open Registration - Y Youth & Community Members: February 14 until full
Learn more here.
SUMMER DAY CAMP
Let’s have the best summer ever!
YMCA Summer Day Camps offer outdoor activities, swimming, sports, arts, crafts, games, and summer adventures to give your kids a summer they’ll never forget! Whether you choose one week or all summer, YMCA Summer Day Camps fit your schedule and provide fun and enriching activities for your child.
Summer Day Camp registration is now open to all Y Members and Community Members! Register here.
Looking for a summer job? Summer Day Camp job postings are now open! Apply today here.
YMCA Out of School Days
Out of School Days is a licensed child care program offered at all Lincoln YMCA locations on some LPS nonschool days. Out of School Days at the Y give parents peace of mind that their child is well cared for in a safe, nurturing environment. Learn more here.
Upcoming Out of School Days:
February 17*, 20, 21, March 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
*Elementary only day
Coming up at YMCA Camp Kitaki... Cabin
Fever
February 10-11 | Ages 7-14
Think your kids have what it takes to solve a mystery? There are limited spots available for this Clue-themed campout! Learn more and register here.
Masterpiece Arts Weekend
February 24-26 | Ages 10-15
Campers will have the opportunity to choose art projects from many different disciplines throughout the weekend! Plus, options for field trips, meeting with local artists, and competing in restaurant wars! Register here.
TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD
National Compliment Day was January 24! We celebrated by going all out with praise–we loved seeing all the smiles across the Y as compliments were delivered to staff and members.
Came for a job. Stayed for the MISSION.
Say hello to Brita, one of our rock star staff members at the Copple Family YMCA. Take a listen to her journey and the impact she’s had while at the Y! Our jobs mean more. Watch here. For part-time and full-time openings, visit our Job Board.
The Cooper YMCA celebrated part-time staff Ken’s 70 birthday! Ken wears many hats at Cooper and we appreciate all he does!
FACEBOOK HAPPENINGS EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
At the Copple Family Y’s Coffee Club, Y Member Andrew B. celebrated being 30 years cancer free! Andrew comes in almost every day to work on getting stronger.
NATIONAL COMPLIMENT DAY
New Group Exercise Classes!
We’ve got tons of new Group Exercise Classes for you to try! Try Step and Fit for Life Chair Yoga at Cooper, REFIT at Copple Family, WaterFit Shallow at Fallbrook, and Line Dancing and Power C.S.I. at Northeast. Plus, more of your favorites like Group Cycling and WaterFit Combo! We have classes to meet every level, every schedule, and every goal.
As a reminder, your Lincoln YMCA membership gives you access to all four locations. View complete Group Exercise schedules for each branch here.
Cooper Y Climbing Wall
The Cooper Y has added additional open climb hours! Open climb hours are Mondays 6:30-7:30pm, Wednesdays 5:30-7:30pm, and Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm. Learn more about the Climbing Wall here.
February is Black History Month
The history of the YMCA – like the history of the United States – is a story of incremental progress toward greater inclusion and equity for all. As we celebrate Black History Month, we are honoring the stories of Black leaders who helped move the Y – and America – forward.
Learn more about the stories and accomplishments of Black leaders in the Y movement here.
It’s Time for Lincoln’s Choice Awards!
The Lincoln’s Choice Awards are back and we want our members to do the talking. Between now and February 12, you can nominate the Y for any (AND all) of the following:
Place to Feel the Burn - Health & Well Being
Charity/Nonprofit - Lifestyle & Entertainment
Youth Activity Programs (Non-Sports) - Family & Parenting
Youth Sports Programs - Family & Parenting
Place to Take the Kids - Family & Parenting
Nominate the Y here.
Early Childhood Fair – Free to Attend
Sunday, February 19 | 2:00-4:00pm | Gateway Mall
Community organizations, including the YMCA will be onsite with activities for kids and families to enjoy together.
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