BEAT THE HEAT
WITH THE YMCA OF LINCOLN MAY 2022
INSIDE THE ISSUE For Your Wellness Y-Lose It Group Cycling MOSSA Group Fitness
For Your Family Saltdogs YMCA Member Night Summer at the YMCA Summer Youth Programs Upcoming Youth Sports Deadlines
Tell Me Something Good Healthy Kids Day Lincoln Marathon One Day Without Shoes
LINCOLN YMCA HOSTING 2ND ANNUAL YMCA SWIMSUIT DRIVE May 10-23 Back for its second year, the Lincoln YMCA will be holding an associationwide Swimsuit Drive collecting new and gently used suits for youth enrolled in our 2022 grant-based swim lessons. Did you know that two of the biggest barriers families face when wanting to provide swim lessons for their children are transportation and cost – both for the lessons and swimsuits? Through a swimming lesson grant awarded from Y-USA, the Lincoln Y will teach more than 150 children how to swim this summer, along with life-saving water safety skills.
HOW DO I HELP? • Drop off a swimsuit at any of our four Lincoln locations between May 10-23 • Sizes needed are youth XS-XL for boys and girls (one piece preferred) • Swimsuits will be distributed to students attending Community Learning Centers, with lessons beginning in June • Everyone who donates will be entered in a raffle to win a FREE session of group swimming lessons (6 classes) AND get a free week pass to “Try the Y”
Reminders Memorial Day Hours Give to Lincoln Day Did You Know?
2021 Swimsuit Drive
350 suits donated in 2021
FOR YOUR WELLNESS Group Exercise Class Spotlight GROUP CYCLING Build strength, improve cardiovascular endurance and burn calories like crazy in this athletic workout. Our fitness instructors will challenge you with multi-level and intense intervals on a specialized stationary bike. Now you can pair your bike with the new Keiser M Series App to easily track and log every detail of your ride! You can find Group Cycling here: Cooper | Tuesdays 9:15-10:00am, Tuesdays & Thursdays - 5:30-6:15am, Tuesdays & Thursdays - 5:30-6:30pm, Saturdays - 7:30-8:30am Copple Family | Mondays - 5:30-6:20pm, Tuesdays - 5:30-6:20pm, Wednesdays & Fridays - 12:00-12:50pm, Saturdays - 7:30-8:15am Fallbrook | Tuesdays - 5:30-6:20pm , Wednesdays & Fridays - 5:15-6:05am, Thursdays - 9:30-10:20am Northeast | Mondays & Wednesdays - 5:30-6:15pm, Tuesdays - 5:30-6:25am
MOSSA Group Fitness at the YMCA With MOSSA 30-minute group fitness workouts, regardless of age or condition you’ll become a better mover, be more resilient, and feel better in your body. Whether you’re just starting your movement journey or are an athlete pushing your performance, we will help you get muscle and movement strong so you can move younger, longer.
Classes coming this fall to all Lincoln Y locations! Move Together (Movement Health Program) Conditioning Together (Loaded Movement Training) If you are interested in becoming a MOSSA instructor, please contact Karla Hudson for more details. khudson@ymcalincoln.org | (402) 323-6407
Y-Lose It
Specialized Training
The next session of Y-Lose It runs May 23-August 14. Join the weight loss challenge today and work with a Wellness Coach and up to 6 team members. Through this 12-week, 2 times/week weight loss challenge you will become healthier by setting and working towards realistic and personal goals.
Try one of our Specialized Training options to add some variety to your workouts! Specialized Training includes a variety of group training formats tailored to specific goals.
Learn more here.
Cooper YMCA | Barre Boot Camp Fridays, June 3-July 8 10:00-10:45am Learn more here.
Disease Prevention & Management Classes The Lincoln YMCA offers a variety of classes and services to help prevent and manage disease as well as promote safe, healthy activity. Upcoming classes include Enhance Fitness (Copple Family, Fallbrook, and Northeast) and Delay the Disease (Cooper). Learn more here.
FOR YOUR FAMILY TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME! Lincoln Saltdogs YMCA Member Night Friday, May 13 | 7:05pm Join us at the Saltdogs home opener for baseball, fun, and fireworks! Y Members receive discounted tickets and reserved seating along the 3rd base line with the option of upper or lower deck. Learn more here.
Parents Night Out | Friday, May 20
Teen Night | Saturday, May 28
Cooper, Copple Family & Fallbrook Ys
Northeast Y
Parents Night Out is the perfect opportunity for your child (12 and under) to meet and have fun with friends while you run errands, go on a date, or take some time for yourself. They’ll enjoy fun and developmentally appropriate activities which may include crafts, games, gym time, movies, and more! Register here.
This free program for teens age 12-15 consists of swimming, crafts, games, gym time and more! Pre-registration is required and the event is open to Y members and community members. We hope to see your teens there! Register here.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUTDOOR POOLS AT THE YMCA: • Outdoor Pools open Saturday, May 28 at 12:00pm! Click here for our Outdoor Pool guidelines at the Cooper, Copple Family, and Fallbrook YMCAs. • Book your next Outdoor Pool Party with the YMCA! Rentals are available June-August, and are completely private for your group (up to 100). Y Members enjoy huge savings, too! Learn more… • As a reminder, only Lincoln YMCA Adult and Family/Household membership levels may use the outdoor pools. If you or your child currently hold a Youth Membership and would like to utilize the Outdoor Pools, please stop by the front desk of any Lincoln YMCA branch to upgrade the membership for the summer. • May is Water Safety Month! We know kids are anxious and excited to get back into the water this summer, but the risk of drowning is as prevalent as ever. The Y’s Safety Around Water program can help you make sure children learn essential water safety skills, which can open up a world of possibilities for them to satisfy their curiosity safely.
SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS Keep your kiddos busy all summer long with Youth Programs at the Y! Register for Swim Lessons, Dance, Gymnastics, Jr. Chefs, Teen Fitness Training, and more. New registration dates will be added all summer long! Y Member Registration | Opens May 17 Community Member Registration | Opens May 19 Learn more. Don’t forget about our Summer Swim Teams! We offer both competitive and recreational leagues that run May 31- July 22. Register now!
Before/After School & Preschool There are still spots available for the 2022-2023 school year in the YMCA Preschool and Before/ After School programs! The Before/After School program gives your child the opportunity to be active and productive before and after school. YMCA Preschool is licensed and focuses on developmental learning for kiddos ages 3-5. Learn more here.
Child Watch Hours You asked, we listened! Child Watch hours at will be expanded starting Monday, May 9. Cooper Mon-Fri: 9:00-11:00am, 11:00am-1:00pm, 4:30-7:30pm* Sat: 9:00-11:00am, 11:00am-1:00pm
Copple Family Mon-Fri: 9:00-11:00am, 11:00am-1:00pm, 4:30-6:30pm Sat: 9:00-11:00am, 11:00am-1:00pm
Fallbrook Mon-Fri: 8:30-10:30am, 10:30am-12:30pm, 4:30-7:30pm* Sat: 9:00-11:00am, 11:00am-1:00pm
Northeast Mon-Fri: 9:00-11:00am, 11:00am-12:50pm, 4:30-6:30pm Sat: 9:00-11:00am, 11:00am-1:00pm
You can make reservations for Child Watch here. *2 hour limit
YMCA Summer Youth Sports Registration is now available for basketball, cheer, flag football, golf, soccer, speed & explosive, and tennis summer sports camps! YMCA PGA Jr. League registration deadline - May 10 Golf Clinic registration deadline - May 20 Adult/Child Golf Clinic registration deadline - May 20 3v3 Soccer League registration deadline - May 24 Itty Bitty Sports Clinic registration deadline - June 2 Adult/Child Golf Tournament - June 12 Learn more here. Save the date for the 10th Annual Youth Sports Adventure Run on Saturday, July 2!
HEALTHY KIDS DAY
TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD
We had so much fun celebrating Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 30! Healthy Kids Day is our kick-off to a healthy, happy summer for kids and families. Thank you to all of the families that came out!
ONE DAY WITHOUT SHOES
LINCOLN MARATHON
It was a beautiful day for the Lincoln Marathon on Sunday, May 1! The YMCA helped at the Mile 8 Aid Station and with route clean up–thank you to all of our volunteers!
It’s amazing the generosity and support of this community! While our branches partnered with Cornhusker Bank and served as collection sites for One Day Without Shoes, an initiative benefiting the People’s City Mission, we had one member take it a step further. After seeing the collection barrel at the Northeast YMCA, Bev challenged her staff in the # 3J Probation Office to donate 40 pairs of shoes. They collected 42!
REMINDERS
Memorial Day Hours
Did You Know?
The YMCA will have shortened hours on Memorial Day (Monday, May 31)
You can use your smartphone as your keycard! To do this, take a photo of the barcode on your membership tag and scan the photo when you enter any Lincoln YMCA branch.
Cooper, Copple Family, Fallbrook | 11:00am-4:00pm Northeast | 7:00am-12:00pm *Pools close 30 minutes prior* VIEW POOL SCHEDULES
Group Exercise Classes We’ve added over 10 Group Exercise classes in our facilities across Lincoln. It’s a great time to find your favorite class at the Y! View Group Exercise schedules here.
Your Donation Matters! When Lincoln comes together, big things happen! Please consider making a gift to the YMCA of Lincoln through Give to Lincoln Day on May 26. This year, 100% of your gift will support youth programs at the Y, ensuring every family has access to Preschool, Before & After School, Camps, Swim Lessons, and more. No need to wait, early online giving is underway now! MAKE A GIFT TODAY
“I love that the Y provides affordable childcare through Parents Night Out, Out of School Days, and Summer Camp. Plus, the facility is always clean!” - Member, Copple Family YMCA 2022 Member Survey
FIND YOUR PASSION. FIND YOUR Y. JOIN TODAY AND ENJOY $0 INITIATION FEE!
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