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Our MissionProviding for the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of the individual, family and community. |
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*NOTE: Our pool & water park will be closed Friday August 29th through Sunday September 7th for the annual drain & scrub. Members can use other pool options. Please contact the Y for more details: 507-287-2260.
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updates regarding Y events and programs. We'd love to include you! Please send your email
address to: brendak@rochfamy.org. Thank you!
Fall Brochure is now available! Click here to check it out and get ready to register!
Walk & Win 2008 is brought to you by CardioVision 2020 and is acommunity walking program. Simply walk or carry out similar moderate-intensity activities at least 30 minutes a day, five or more days a week. If you do 30 minutes of activity, mark it down on the Walk & Win Card below. Turn in your Card once you have completed 20 sessions of activity. If you turn in a card, you will be eligible for a grand prize drawing at the end of the program. Keep active and fill out more cards – the more you complete and turn in, the greater your chance of winning a grand prize. Turn in your card at the Y! Click here to download the card to print and start exercising today!
LIT (Leaders in Training) Car Wash to benefit the Strong Kids Campaign. Need a car wash? Come on over to the Y on Thursday, August 21 st from 3:30-6:30PM. Our teen program participants will get you all sparkling and your donation will benefit the Strong Kids campaign, which provides scholarships for individuals and families in need to join the Y.
Register now for Y-Tots, our licensed preschool program: The Y-Tots program has openings for classes starting in September. Through interactive, hands-on activities the children will be able to explore and investigate various themes and concepts that will prepare them for kindergarten. The Y-Tots teachers provide an atmosphere in which children can grow socially, emotionally, and academically. To find out more information contact Julie Ellis at 287-2260 ext. 329 or email: JulieE@rochfamy.org Reserve your spot today before they fill!
Y SPACE afterschool program: In the Y's afterschool program for 1st-12th graders, the Y provides a safe and fun environment where our community's diverse tweens and teens engage in activities and programs that foster individual emotional and physical health, strengthen personal and family relationships, and teach respect, honesty, caring and responsibility. Y SPACE is FREE with a family member. And transportation is available from certain schools! Contact the Y for more information by calling 507-287-2260.
BUCK
A BOOK SALE WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!!
Thank you for donating and purchasing books and CDs. We raised over
$1,200 to help purchase new flooring in our Kid's Care program!
World Harmony Runners spoke at the YMCA Monday July 21st. Visit their website to view photos of our Discover Y Campers with the runners. The World Harmony Run team members spoke about the message of the run, that “Harmony Begins with Me,” and highlight the need for friendship and harmony in the school and the community. Campers were nvited to hold the torch, make a wish for world harmony and run a short distance with the team in the school grounds. Visit: www.worldharmonyrun.org.
The Strong Kids Campaign helps us reach out to children and families who would otherwise be unable to participate in our values-filled programs. Y activities help children develop valuable skills, gain confidence, and build self-esteem. By contributing to the Strong Kids Campaign, you can help us teach these young people such important values as caring, honesty, respect & responsibility. It's a great way to improve Rochester's standard of living, learning, and thriving. To give your time, treasure, or talent, please contact Brenda at 287-2260 ext. 305 or email: BrendaK@rochfamy.org. DONATE NOW ONLINE!
YMCA
IN THE NEWS
Check out how your YMCA is making news and impacting the
community.
The proceeds from the Med-City marathon support the Y's Annual Strong Kids Campaign. Click here for the: Med-City Marathon Recap
Stephanie Heim, Y Volunteer was awarded the Steps Community Heroes Award Program for her work in creating our summer youth garden. Steps Program volunteer and advocate Stephanie Heim used her passion for the community to exemplify good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. Ms. Heim's contributions include leading a community youth garden project from conception to completion, developing educational resources on nutrition for community residents, and providing taste-testing classes using fresh fruits and vegetables. Working with key Steps partners, including the Rochester Area Family YMCA and Rochester Public Schools, Ms. Heim also facilitated the preparation and pilot testing of an after-school nutrition education program for middle school students at high risk for obesity and diabetes. Additionally, Ms. Heim implemented various art projects that helped beautify the community garden. Using a strategic approach, she worked with a skilled master gardener to design and create several aspects of the garden, including using the garden as a nutrition education resource.
New
Guest Pass Policy
The Y is now open to Rochester residents & their families
(certain times)! Click here for more details.
GROUP EXERCISE SCHEDULE-check out the new schedule!
To help you plan ahead we now have the summer group exercise schedule on our website.
Activate America YMCA Initiative
YMCA
Activate America is a national initiative to combat the drastic increase
in chronic
disease related to obesity, inactivity and poor nutrition. Improving
the health of our community is a challenge that involves every citizen.
For more than 150 years, the YMCA has encouraged people to live healthy
lifestyles. Through Activate America, the Rochester Area Family Y
along with the community partners, is working to help our citizens
live healthier and more fulfilling lives.
Click here for
more information on the national YMCA Activate America program
Stay tuned to how we plan to implement Activate America at the Rochester Area Family Y!
Medical Insurance "Membership Reimbursement Programs"
Health Partners Frequent Fitness Program
With the HealthPartners Frequent Fitness Program, work out at least 12 times a month and you'll get $20 of your monthly dues reimbursed*. *Limit of two workout incentives per household; maximum of $40 reimbursement per month. Incentive program available to HealthPartners medical members of senior or individual plans and members of participating employers, age 18 years or older, with a limit of two workout contract incentives per household. Some restrictions apply. HealthPartners reserves the right to modify or discontinue the program at any time. ©2004 HealthPartners, Inc. Bloomington, MN
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Fitness Program
Now you can be rewarded for your healthy habits. Beginning Jan. 1, the BluePrint for Health® fitness discounts program will reward eligible members with a $20 credit toward your fitness center membership when you work out at a participating club at least 12 days in a month.
Contact the Human Resources Department
of your work to find out more about the programs above.
This
program for Eligible Medicare Recipients with HUMANA or MEDICA Insurance.
Click
here for more information.
Starting January 1, 2008:
With UCare Minnesota's UCan! UCare Activity Network, you can get fit for less! UCare for Seniors m embers of this club can get fit and save $20 per month ! You qualify if you: Are a UCare for Seniors member and if you visit the Y a minimum of eight (8) days per calendar month. Ask at the front desk for more details. Get fit for less with UCare Minnesota! UCare Minnesota is a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract.
Starting January 1, 2008:
MEDICA Fit Choices (stay tuned for more details)
Inclement
Weather
If
Rochester Schools close early or are cancelled because of the weather,
Y-Tots Preschool will be cancelled. In the event the Rochester Area
Family Y decides to cancel classes or close the building, all announcements
will be broadcast on local radio stations or you may call 287-2260
for pre-recorded announcements.
Contact Us
Rochester Area Family Y
709 1st Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507 287-2260
www.rochfamy.org
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