YMCA of Lincoln | November 2022 Newsletter

INSIDE THE ISSUE

For Your Wellness Personal Training

Pickleball

Holiday Wellness Challenge

$5K the Hard Way

For Your Family

Upcoming Youth Sports Deadlines

Upcoming Camp Kitaki Programs

Cooper YMCA Craft Fair Dance & Gymnastics Clinic

Tell Me Something Good

YMCA of Lincoln Giving Tree Halloween Events

The YMCA of Lincoln Turkey Trot is returning for its 14th year as one of the highly favored traditions on Thanksgiving morning! Held at Lincoln Memorial Park on November 24, this year’s family-friendly race will feature the option to participate in person or virtually (Trot at Home) in either a 1-Mile Fun Run or a 5K Race.

“This race is about so much more than burning calories before a big meal,” shared Karla Hudson, Turkey Trot coordinator and associate executive director for the Cooper YMCA. “It’s an opportunity to bring the community together, to give thanks, and to help raise funds so those in need can experience the Y.”

Proceeds from the Turkey Trot will go towards the YMCA Annual Fundraising Campaign – Strong Kids, which offers reduced rates for YMCA memberships, programs, sports, and camp fees to youth and families who otherwise would not be able to participate due to financial limitations.

Thanksgiving Hours

Veterans Day

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TROTTING INTO THE HOLIDAYSTROTTING INTO THE HOLIDAYS WITH THE YMCA OF LINCOLN

YMCA OF LINCOLN TO HOST 14TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING DAY

FOR YOUR WELLNESSFOR YOUR WELLNESS

Let’s Play Pickleball!

Did you know all Lincoln YMCA facilities offer designated pickleball times in our gyms? Gather some friends or meet new players at a social drop-in session at the Y. YMCA Members play free, day fee applies for Community Members. View gym schedules here.

Want to play competitively? Register for the Northeast YMCA’s Pickleball Tournament on November 11 & 12 here. Proceeds benefit the YMCA Annual Fundraising Campaign – Strong Kids.

VIEW OPEN PICKLEBALL TIMES

Personal Training Winter Savings Event

Cyber Monday | November 28 ONLY

50% off a package of 5 individual or group personal training sessions. Coupon code: PT5NOV282022

November 29 - December 5

10% off packages of 5 individual or group personal training sessions. Coupon code: PT15DEC52022

Learn more about Personal Training at the Y here.

Beginning at 5:00am on Tuesday, November 29 (Giving Tuesday), YMCA staff and members will be swimming laps in the pool or on a bike, treadmill, or elliptical in the lobby until we raise $5,000 for the YMCA Annual Fundraising Campaign – Strong Kids!

If you would like to participate at your favorite YMCA branch, drop us a line!

Holiday Wellness Challenge

November 14 - December 31

Make your health a priority this holiday season! There will be weekly challenges with prize drawings to help keep you motivated with your workouts throughout the holidays. Register today and enjoy your Ugly Christmas Sweatshirt all season long!

Register for the Holiday Wellness Challenge here.

Upcoming Specialized Training

TRX Yoga | Cooper YMCA

Mondays, November 14 - December 9, 9:15-10:00am BOGAFit | Fallbrook YMCA

Thursdays, November 17 - December 15, 6:30-7:30pm Saturdays, November 19 - December 17, 10:00-11:30am

Pickleball Lessons | Copple Family YMCA

Fridays, November 25 - December 9, 8:30-10:00am

Register for Specialized Training classes here.

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FOR YOUR

YMCA Winter Dance & Gymnastics Clinic

December 10 | 9:00-10:30am

Join us for a creative and fun morning as we teach skills from our dance and gymnastics programs! Led by experienced YMCA staff, children will give a short performance at the end of the clinic.

Registration opens November 15 for Y Members and November 17 for Community Members.

Register here.

Upcoming YMCA Events

Copple Family YMCA Indoor Campout

Thursday, November 10 | 5:30-7:30pm

Explore the magic of YMCA Camp Kitaki inside the walls of the Copple Family YMCA! There will be archery, campfire songs, crafts, s’mores, and so much more! Free for Lincoln YMCA Members. Day Fee Rate for Community Members. Registration is not required.

Northeast YMCA Pickleball Tournament & Chili Cook Off | November 11 & 12

Join us for a weekend of Pickleball, food, and fun at the Northeast YMCA. All proceeds from the event benefit the YMCA Annual Fundraising Campaign-Strong Kids so that everyone, regardless of their financial limitations, can participate in YMCA programming.

Learn more and register here.

Parents Night Out

Friday, November 18 | 5:30-8:30pm

To get into the holiday spirit, this month’s Parents Night Out theme is Thankfulness! Kids will enjoy fun and developmentally appropriate activities while parents enjoy a night out. Registration is required. Learn more and register here.

YMCA Youth Sports Camps & Clinics

Upcoming Registration Deadlines:

Indoor Soccer Academy - November 3 Indoor Golf Clinic - November 3

Indoor Baseball/Softball Training - November 3 Basketball Leagues, Clinics, & Trainings - November 7 Basketball Officials Training - November 11 Volleyball Academy - November 21

YMCA Holiday Bash Basketball Tournament - December 5 High School Basketball League - December 6

Learn more here.

Aquatics at the YMCA

Dolphins Swim Team

Did you know we offer a school year swim team at the Northeast YMCA? This competitive swim team competes in the USA Swimming League, YMCA Swim League, and Capital City. Learn more here.

Lifeguard Certification

This class is a fast-paced and challenging program designed to teach and reinforce the fundamentals of lifeguarding. Applicants must be at least 15 years of age to participate in this program. We also offer Lifeguard and CPR recertification. The 2023 Lifeguard Certification Class schedule is now available! Learn more here.

OUT OF SCHOOL DAYS

Out of School Days is a licensed child care program offered at all Lincoln YMCA locations on some LPS non-school 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.

Upcoming Out of School Days over Thanksgiving: November 23, 28

Learn more.

YMCA Camp Kitaki New Year’s Live

December 29 - January 1

Let Camp Kitaki put the finishing touches on your child’s winter break! During New Year’s Live, we will have a New Year’s Celebration to ring in the New Year with contests, dancing, and memories. Enjoy the winter wonderland with outdoor games and adventures that only Kitaki can offer and maybe a little traditional Camp Kitaki magic.

Register for New Year’s Live here.

Give the Gift of YMCA Camp Kitaki

Is there a shortage of that new toy you were hoping to get a loved one this holiday season? Why not give them the gift of memories that will never run out. Time at camp! YMCA Camp Kitaki is an enriching and fun experience for youth. This holiday season, treat someone you love with a Y gift card that can be used not only for Camp Kitaki, but Y Memberships, Personal Training, and Youth Programs like Swim Lessons, Dance, and Gymnastics.

Learn more here.

Some of our staff had the opportunity to serve lunch at the People’s City Mission on Friday, October 28! We are so happy to help serve Lincoln’s most vulnerable.

SOMETHING

Some Y Members and staff at the Copple Family YMCA ran in the Good Life Halfsy on Sunday, October 23. Congratulations to everyone that ran!

Our branches had so much Halloween fun! There were Trunk or Treats, Halloween dances, and lots of costumes and games. Thanks to everyone who joined the fun!

GIVING TREE 2022

This year you can help make the holidays a little brighter for students at Elliott AND Pershing Elementary Schools! Simply drop of an unwrapped gift now through Friday, December 2 at the Front Desk of any Lincoln YMCA location or the YMCA Administrative Office. Learn more about the YMCA of Lincoln Giving Tree here.

REMINDERS REMINDERS

YMCA of Lincoln Winter Coat Drive

A huge THANK YOU to everyone that donated to our Winter Coat Drive

benefit the People’s City Mission! As a community we collected over 3,000 coats.

We’ll be going live on Facebook Friday, November 4 to draw for the winner of the free 2023 YMCA membership, make sure to

in here

Swap This for That Healthy

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Recipes

Veterans Day Weekend at the YMCA

We invite all Veterans and their immediate families to try the YMCA between November 11-14. It’s our way of saying THANK YOU for your service to our country. Plus, join the Y during your weekend trial and enjoy no initiation fee! View details here.

Thanksgiving Hours

The YMCA will have shortened hours on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 24)

All YMCA of Lincoln branches will be open from 7:00-11:00am. Child Watch will be open at the Cooper YMCA ONLY from 7:30-9:30am. *Pools close 30 minutes prior*

On Friday, November 25, Child Watch will be open from 9:00-11:00am at all YMCA of Lincoln locations.

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“I can’t say enough about how friendly the staff is at Copple! And always a clean, upbeat atmosphere with lots of activities to choose from.”