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NORTH VALLEY FAMILY YMCA 11336 Corbin Ave, Northridge, CA 91326
December 2013 www.ymcala.org/nv
A newsletter for members and volunteers of the Y
WE’RE IN GOOD HANDS: YOURS 68TH Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner
Thanks to the 972 volunteers that shared their time and talent with our Y this year. Your helping hands make it all possible. Join us as we thank them for their efforts and celebrate the following volunteers recognized for their commitment and dedication in five major program areas and our Volunteer of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Childcare Program Volunteer of the year – Debra Hirsch Healthy Lifestyles Program Volunteer of the year – Isabel Bradley Camp Program Volunteer of the year – Rayvon Hill Adventure Guides Program Volunteer of the year – Steve Corvi and Brad Roth Youth Sports Program Volunteer of the year – Santiago Drake Volunteer of the Year – Nelson Sanesi Lifetime Achievement Award – Les Grossman
FOOD FOR THOUGHT Healthy Holiday Family Activities
We know the dangers of sweets and treats and second helpings from holiday meals and parties. So let’s focus on some healthy activities families can do during this festive time. Create Your Own Decorations • Kick off the festive fun by adding a personal touch to your holiday cards, decorations, or table setting. Kids love an art project. Finger-painted decorations will brighten up any room. Or, you can take inspiration from the outdoors and use fallen pinecones or pressed leaves to make place cards for the table. • Decorate your Christmas tree or wreath with sustainable materials like reused ribbon or strung popped-corn. Create your own holiday greeting cards by using simple supplies like colored paper, glitter, and glue. READ MORE on P 4