Family Night at the Y Early Childhood Center, Friday, March 18, 6 pm. Geared toward families with pre-schoolers. All you can eat pizza and St. Pat's Day. Y members free and non-members $15 per family. Call Dagny 231-421-3568 for more information. The Y Early Childhood Center is located at 1100 Woodmere, Ste B in Traverse City, Michigan.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
St Pat's Family Night at Early Childhood Center
Family Night at the Y Early Childhood Center, Friday, March 18, 6 pm. Geared toward families with pre-schoolers. All you can eat pizza and St. Pat's Day. Y members free and non-members $15 per family. Call Dagny 231-421-3568 for more information. The Y Early Childhood Center is located at 1100 Woodmere, Ste B in Traverse City, Michigan.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Got Stock?
Got Stock? Want to give stock? Appreciated stock makes a great gift to charity and the New YMCA. Please send this form to the Community Foundation when you make the transfer - http://bit.ly/ehxdVD Call Dave at 231-933-9622 for more information or a presentation about the New Y Capital Campaign or e-mail at dave@gtbayymca.org
Friday, March 11, 2011
Y Family Nights
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| The Y helps families to become stronger. |
The YMCA helps families build the five pillars that support a healthy family home: EAT HEALTHY, PLAY EVERY DAY, GET TOGETHER, GO OUTSIDE, AND SLEEP WELL. By using these pillars you can make the first steps in living a healthier life.
A great way for families to come together and build on these pillars is Family Fun Night. Bring the whole family for a game of basketball, racquetball, and tennis. Don't forget to challenge each other in a game of Wii bowling or boxing! Our Family Fun Night is also a great way to escape the kitchen because we provide a pizza dinner. No dishes or clean up for you tonight!
The YMCA Child Care Center, located on 1100 Woodmere Ave, Suite B, Traverse City, holds a Family Fun Night geared toward younger children on the third Friday of each month from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The next night is scheduled for March 18.
Family Fun Night is held on the first Friday of every month at the YMCA Main Facility, 3000 Racquet Club Dr, Traverse City from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The cost is FREE to YMCA members and only $15 per family for non-members. The next night is scheduled for April 1.
The cost is FREE to YMCA members and only $15 per family for non-members for both Family Nights.
More information is available at our website at http://www.gtbayymca.org/ or contacting Dagny Monette at 421-3568. The Y is for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Registration now open for Y Summer Day Camp
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| Click here to download Day Camp Information Booklet |
Registration now open for Y Summer Day Camp
(Traverse City, MI) – Instead of spending the summer at home and in doors, the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA Summer Day Camp is encouraging parents to give their kids a chance to explore nature at the Y’s Day camp. YMCA campers gain new experiences, develop essential social skills and create lifelong friendships, while enjoying camp adventures along the way.
“Children and teens have camped at our Y since 1985.” says Dagny Monette, Y Director of Child Care, Camps, and Families. “When at summer day camp, kids are given new responsibilities and they learn independence. As a result, they become more confident, open to trying new things and grow as individuals and as part of a group.”
As a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y works to help children and teens discover their full potential by providing opportunities to learn, grow and thrive amidst caring, supportive adults. According to camping experts at the Y Summer Day Camp, there are five reasons why children and teens should experience summer camp:
1. FOR ADVENTURE: Summer camp is all about fun adventures in the outdoors. YMCA camps have a new adventure for every child and teen. Visit www.gtbayymca.org for details.
2. FOR NEW EXPERIENCES: Day camps are about learning outside of school, exploring and appreciating the outdoors, developing new skills, making friends and showing leadership.
3. FOR PERSONAL GROWTH: While being away from the routine back home, youth have a chance to develop confidence and independence by taking on new responsibilities and challenges.
4. FOR NEW FRIENDSHIPS: Amidst the fun of camp games, songs, swimming, canoeing and talent shows, campers meet new friends.
5. FOR MEMORIES: Summer camp is an unforgettable experience that will give each camper memories that will last a lifetime.
The YMCA Summer Day Camp provides exciting and educational camp programming for children and teens, including:
• Traditional Y Day Camp for grades 1 – 6
• Sports Camp for grades 4 – 6
• K-Camp for Kindergarten only
• Young Explorers for ages 3 ½ - 4 years
• Y Arts Camp for grades 4 – 6
• Y Leaders Club Camp for grades 7 – 9
Field trips and special guests will offer additional opportunities.
Our Y Summer Day Camp is located at the Y Main Facility at 3000 Racquet Club Drive in Traverse City adjacent to 40-acre woods. The Young Explorers Camp takes place at our Y Early Childhood Center at 1100 Woodmere, Ste B, Traverse City.
To ensure that every child and teen has the chance to go to camp, the Y Summer Day Camp offers financial assistance to those in need.
A special registration night will be held at our Main Facility, on Friday, May 6 starting at 6:00 pm. The registration fee will be waived for all those that register before May 27. All Camp information is available on our website at www.gtbayymca.org or by calling 933-9622 or 421-3568.
“It’s more than just a membership … It’s the YMCA!”
Pickleball Today
Pickleball being played today at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA. Played Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. Call 231-933-9622 for times. Y members: $3 court fee, Non-members: $10 day pass and $3 court fee. Fastest growing co-ed sport!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Y Community Benefit Report
The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA has issued its Annual Community Benefit Report for activities and programs given in 2010. This report developed by the Michigan State Alliances of YMCAs gives the wider community insights on the mission impact, community benefit, and health and well being created at the Y. The report measures philanthropy, volunteerism, direct assistance given by the Y to community need, and partnerships developed during the year. This report is available to be downloaded at : http://bit.ly/gNBkAo or its website at www.gtbayymca.org .
More Motown Meet Pics
Level 7 team Annie Gerstner, Francie Flores, Kendra Benak.
Level 5 team Sierra Klein, Kayla Brady, Jade Turner, Darby Drake. NOT IN PHOTO Annemarie Jenkins.
March 2011
Y GYMNASTS WIN IN MOTOWN
(Rochester, MI) – Annie Gerstner, Kendra Benak, and Francie Flores combined to win nine level 7 gold medals at the 2011 Motown Madness gymnastics meet last weekend, vaulting the YMCA team to a first place title.
Gerstner recorded a 37.7 all-around score by placing first on vault (9.7), first on bars (9.475), and first on beam (9.25), and capturing third place on floor with a 9.275. Flores finished in second place behind teammate Gerstner in the all-around scoring with a 37.275, including a 9.45 floor routine.
The one-two finish for Gerstner and Flores reverses their standings from last month’s Chicago Style meet at Navy Pier, where Flores edged out Gerstner for the all-around gold medal.
Both Gerstner and Flores compete in the 12 & under age division.
In the 13 & older age division, Benak won gold on vault (9.5), bars (9.35), and floor (9.45). While a fall on beam kept her out of the standings on that event, her three wins were enough to capture the all-around gold medal with a score of 37.05.
The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA level 6 team placed third in the statewide meet behind second and third place all-around finishes, respectively, by Samantha Neddo and Kayla Jackson. Jackson placed second on vault and bars and third on beam and floor, while Neddo won gold for her bars routine, placed second on beam and floor, and finished third on vault. Rachel Ovalle’s second place 9.45 vault added just enough to earn the level 6 Y team a third place bronze all-around medal.
“We have a pretty deep team,” said coach Jennifer Van Deinse. “Annie (Gerstner), Kendra (Benak), and Francie (Flores) performed well, but we are fortunate to have big scorers right behind them in Kayla (Jackson), Sam (Neddo), and Rachel (Ovalle). When Olivia (Flores) and the Davis twins (Amy and Patricia) come back from their injuries, we’ll be even deeper, and we’ll need that depth at state.”
The level 5 gymnastics state meet will be held May 6 - 8 in Freeland, the level 6 gymnastics state meet will be held here in Traverse City April 29 – May 1, while the level 7 state meet is scheduled for May 13 – 15 in Kalamazoo.
The YMCA team has another wave of gymnasts right on the heels of the level 6 competitors, and they combined to win two second place all-around medals and three first place event medals for the Traverse City team.
Nine year old Jade Turner won beam and floor for a second place 36.375 all-around score, and Darby Drake won beam en route to her second place all-around finish in the 8 & under division. The other level 5 gymnasts include Annemarie Jenkins, Kayla Brady, and Sierra Klein.
The YMCA gymnasts compete next in Hartland, Michigan.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about gymnastics, you can call Betsy Van Deinse at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA at 231-929-2869 or their website at www.gtbayymca.org.
“It’s more than just a membership … It’s the YMCA!”
Gerstner recorded a 37.7 all-around score by placing first on vault (9.7), first on bars (9.475), and first on beam (9.25), and capturing third place on floor with a 9.275. Flores finished in second place behind teammate Gerstner in the all-around scoring with a 37.275, including a 9.45 floor routine.
The one-two finish for Gerstner and Flores reverses their standings from last month’s Chicago Style meet at Navy Pier, where Flores edged out Gerstner for the all-around gold medal.
Both Gerstner and Flores compete in the 12 & under age division.
In the 13 & older age division, Benak won gold on vault (9.5), bars (9.35), and floor (9.45). While a fall on beam kept her out of the standings on that event, her three wins were enough to capture the all-around gold medal with a score of 37.05.
The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA level 6 team placed third in the statewide meet behind second and third place all-around finishes, respectively, by Samantha Neddo and Kayla Jackson. Jackson placed second on vault and bars and third on beam and floor, while Neddo won gold for her bars routine, placed second on beam and floor, and finished third on vault. Rachel Ovalle’s second place 9.45 vault added just enough to earn the level 6 Y team a third place bronze all-around medal.
“We have a pretty deep team,” said coach Jennifer Van Deinse. “Annie (Gerstner), Kendra (Benak), and Francie (Flores) performed well, but we are fortunate to have big scorers right behind them in Kayla (Jackson), Sam (Neddo), and Rachel (Ovalle). When Olivia (Flores) and the Davis twins (Amy and Patricia) come back from their injuries, we’ll be even deeper, and we’ll need that depth at state.”
The level 5 gymnastics state meet will be held May 6 - 8 in Freeland, the level 6 gymnastics state meet will be held here in Traverse City April 29 – May 1, while the level 7 state meet is scheduled for May 13 – 15 in Kalamazoo.
The YMCA team has another wave of gymnasts right on the heels of the level 6 competitors, and they combined to win two second place all-around medals and three first place event medals for the Traverse City team.
Nine year old Jade Turner won beam and floor for a second place 36.375 all-around score, and Darby Drake won beam en route to her second place all-around finish in the 8 & under division. The other level 5 gymnasts include Annemarie Jenkins, Kayla Brady, and Sierra Klein.
The YMCA gymnasts compete next in Hartland, Michigan.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about gymnastics, you can call Betsy Van Deinse at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA at 231-929-2869 or their website at www.gtbayymca.org.
“It’s more than just a membership … It’s the YMCA!”
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From left to right: 2011 Motown meet champions Kendra Benak, Annie Gerstner, Francie Flores of the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA level 7 gymnastics team. |
Y ELECTS OFFICERS AND BOARD
At its recent Annual Meeting, the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, Traverse City, elected new officers for its board of directors.
Marc Judge, Traverse City State Bank, was elected as the president. Nick Edson, Cherryland Electric Cooperative now serves as past president. Kim Pontius, Traverse Area Association of Realtors, was elected as first vice president and Lynn Schultz, Cass Street Ear, Nose, and Throat, was elected as second vice president. Tina Piotrowski, Northwest Michigan Surgery Center, was elected secretary. Bill Stone of Plante & Moran Financial Advisors, was re-elected treasurer. These people form the Executive Committee for the Y.
Pontius, Schultz, and Stone were elected to another three year term.
Jay Larner, TCAPS, was newly elected to the board of directors.
“This is perhaps the most exciting time to be involved with the GT Bay YMCA! The past efforts of the Y Board of Directors and the many supporters of the Y Capital Campaign have resulted in an incredible foundation. I am grateful to have the opportunity to serve the Y as board president, and look forward to completing this most important community addition! Your support will help - Please join me in making this ‘the Year of the Y!’” said Marc Judge.
Other directors on the board include: Mike Casuscelli, Traverse City Record Eagle; Jill Fenton-Jones, community leader; David Gabel, community leader; Hank Johnson, community leader; Denny Lauterbach, Floor Covering Brokers; John Russell, Great Lakes Images; Jon Spaner, United States Coast Guard; Rita Whaley, Interior Design Studio, Inc.; Greg Williams, Edward Jones; and Ron Williamson, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors.
The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA puts Judeo-Christian principles into practice through membership and programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. In 2010, 2,381 members and 8,071 program participants used the YMCAs 65+ program offerings that served people from 3 weeks old to 92 years young. Over $200,000 was raised last year to aid 500 families to fully participate in Y programs and membership. Over 350 volunteers gave 28,349 hours of services valued at nearly $575,000.
For more information call 231-933-9622, visit our website at www.gtbayymca.org, our Facebook page, News blog, or Twitter account.
“It’s more than just a membership … It’s the YMCA!”
Marc Judge, Traverse City State Bank, was elected as the president. Nick Edson, Cherryland Electric Cooperative now serves as past president. Kim Pontius, Traverse Area Association of Realtors, was elected as first vice president and Lynn Schultz, Cass Street Ear, Nose, and Throat, was elected as second vice president. Tina Piotrowski, Northwest Michigan Surgery Center, was elected secretary. Bill Stone of Plante & Moran Financial Advisors, was re-elected treasurer. These people form the Executive Committee for the Y.
Pontius, Schultz, and Stone were elected to another three year term.
Jay Larner, TCAPS, was newly elected to the board of directors.
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| Marc Judge, new YMCA President |
Other directors on the board include: Mike Casuscelli, Traverse City Record Eagle; Jill Fenton-Jones, community leader; David Gabel, community leader; Hank Johnson, community leader; Denny Lauterbach, Floor Covering Brokers; John Russell, Great Lakes Images; Jon Spaner, United States Coast Guard; Rita Whaley, Interior Design Studio, Inc.; Greg Williams, Edward Jones; and Ron Williamson, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors.
The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA puts Judeo-Christian principles into practice through membership and programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. In 2010, 2,381 members and 8,071 program participants used the YMCAs 65+ program offerings that served people from 3 weeks old to 92 years young. Over $200,000 was raised last year to aid 500 families to fully participate in Y programs and membership. Over 350 volunteers gave 28,349 hours of services valued at nearly $575,000.
For more information call 231-933-9622, visit our website at www.gtbayymca.org, our Facebook page, News blog, or Twitter account.
“It’s more than just a membership … It’s the YMCA!”
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
2011 YMCA Men’s “Spring” Basketball League
What: YMCA Men’s “Spring” Basketball League Cost: $325.00 per team and NO player fee!
Nights: Sunday evenings only at TC St Francis High School
When: Begins April 10
Deadline: April 1 The first 8 paid teams will be entered into the league
Format: Round robin league format. High school age players and above are invited.
Registration: May be started by completing the form below and returning it along with the $325.00 team fee to the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA 3000 Racquet Club Dr. Traverse City, MI 49684. The YMCA phone number is 231.933.9622.
No team will be accepted without a completed registration form and $325.00 registration fee.
Click http://bit.ly/g970hL for registration form.
Pictures from the the Winter Jam Men's Tourney:
http://on.fb.me/eZtVIB (Thanks to John Russell, Y Board Member and Great Lakes Images.)
School's our - Mar 10 (1/2 day) and Mar 11 (Full day)
Y SCHOOL’S OUT PROGRAM: MARCH 10 & 11
As with any days when school is closed, the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA will offer its School’s Out Program for a half day on Thursday, March 10, noon – 6:00 pm and full day on Friday, March 11, 6:45 am – 6:00 pm.
“The YMCA School’s Out program provides parents a place for their children during the day when school is not in session,” said Katie Winslow, supervisor of the program. “Like with all our YMCA programs, the School’s Out Program provides a values-based opportunity for children.”
Cost of the program is $25 for full day for non-members with YMCA members costing $16. The program is at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA Main Facility at 3000 Racquet Club Drive just south of South Airport Drive in Traverse City. This program is a licensed by the State of Michigan. This program is for 5 – 15 year olds.
More information on these programs and any other of our 65 programs can be found at www.gtbayymca.org or 933-9622. A Program Guide is available for download at this site. Become a friend on our Facebook page.
At the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA we are for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
MEDIA: Please stop and ask for Tom or Dave prior to any interviews.
As with any days when school is closed, the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA will offer its School’s Out Program for a half day on Thursday, March 10, noon – 6:00 pm and full day on Friday, March 11, 6:45 am – 6:00 pm.
“The YMCA School’s Out program provides parents a place for their children during the day when school is not in session,” said Katie Winslow, supervisor of the program. “Like with all our YMCA programs, the School’s Out Program provides a values-based opportunity for children.”
Cost of the program is $25 for full day for non-members with YMCA members costing $16. The program is at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA Main Facility at 3000 Racquet Club Drive just south of South Airport Drive in Traverse City. This program is a licensed by the State of Michigan. This program is for 5 – 15 year olds.
More information on these programs and any other of our 65 programs can be found at www.gtbayymca.org or 933-9622. A Program Guide is available for download at this site. Become a friend on our Facebook page.
At the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA we are for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
MEDIA: Please stop and ask for Tom or Dave prior to any interviews.
Monday, March 7, 2011
2011 YMCA Day Camp Information
2011 YMCA Day Camp Information
June 13 – September 2 (12 weeks!)
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Brief Information – Click here
Registration Form – Click here
Register before May 27 and save!
Special Camp Registration Night – May 6, 6:00 pm
Day Camp Information Booklet – Click here
Health Appraisal Form – Click here
Great program & activities at the Y and in a 40 - acre wood.
Click here for Leaders Club Application Form. Form and 2 typed references are needed prior to interview for this opportunity.
Call Dagny Monette at 231-421-3568 or Katie Winslow at 231-933-9622
Friday, March 4, 2011
Family Night and Teen Dance
Family Night at the Y Main Facility tonight ( 3/4 ) at 6:00 pm. Members free, non-members $15 with all you can eat pizza.
Teen Dance for grades 6 - 8 from any school, Saturday (3/5), 7 - 10pm, Non-member $8, Y members free. ID, appropiate behavior and attire required.
Teen Dance for grades 6 - 8 from any school, Saturday (3/5), 7 - 10pm, Non-member $8, Y members free. ID, appropiate behavior and attire required.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Y SCHOOL’S OUT PROGRAM: March 10 & 11
Y SCHOOL’S OUT PROGRAM: MARCH 10 & 11
As with any days when school is closed, the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA will offer its School’s Out Program for a half day on Thursday, March 10, noon – 6:00 pm and full day on Friday, March 11, 6:45 am – 6:00 pm.
“The YMCA School’s Out program provides parents a place for their children during the day when school is not in session,” said Katie Winslow, supervisor of the program. “Like with all our YMCA programs, the School’s Out Program provides a values-based opportunity for children.”
As with any days when school is closed, the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA will offer its School’s Out Program for a half day on Thursday, March 10, noon – 6:00 pm and full day on Friday, March 11, 6:45 am – 6:00 pm.
“The YMCA School’s Out program provides parents a place for their children during the day when school is not in session,” said Katie Winslow, supervisor of the program. “Like with all our YMCA programs, the School’s Out Program provides a values-based opportunity for children.”
Cost of the program is $25 for full day for non-members with YMCA members costing $16. The program is at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA Main Facility at 3000 Racquet Club Drive just south of South Airport Drive in Traverse City. This program is a licensed by the State of Michigan. This program is for 5 – 15 year olds.
In addition there will be a full day School’s Out Program on Friday, March 25, 6:45 am – 6:00 pm.
For those who are planning Spring Break in town this year, our Y Spring Break Camp will be held Monday, March 28 to Friday, April 1.
More information on these programs and any other of our 65 programs can be found at http://www.gtbayymca.org/ or 933-9622. A Program Guide is available for download at this site. Become a friend on our Facebook page.
At the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA we are for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Quick Announcements
Quick Announcements from the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA
Friday, February 25, 2011
Yes, you can still sign up for many of the activities and programs offered this season at the Y. Click here at http://www.gtbayymca.org/services.php for registration information.
Advertize in our program brochure! Call Holy Publications at 866-797-7163 for getting your business, church, club, or organization in front of Y members and program users. (We had over 10,000 last year.) This advertizing helps us to publish a high quality brochure at no cost to the Y. Please call today! Check out http://www.holypublications.com/
There will be a Family FUN Night March 4 starting at 6:00 pm at the Y Main Facility at 3000 Racquet Club Drive. A good time to eat and share in families geared program. The cost is FREE to YMCA members and only $15 per family for non-members. The next night is scheduled for March 18 at the Y Early Childhood Center.
The Y's Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 3 with a social hour beginning at 5:30 pm. The event will be located at the Holiday Inn, West Bay, in Traverse City. Program will feature a "State of the Y" speech by CEO Tom Van Deinse and 2010 Volunteer Recognition. YMCA Members are $10 and are encouraged to RSVP to this limited seating event. Call the Front Desk at 933-9622 to register.
Teen Dance: St. Patrick's Jig. Saturday, March 5, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Wear your favorite shade of green, dance the night away, eat pizza, and play sports in the Y Main Facility. For grades 6 - 8. Y members free and others $8 admittance. ID, appropriate attire and conduct required. Volunteers are always needed as chaperones. Contact Katie Winslow at 933-9622 for more information or to volunteer.
Mabel's is a locally owned and operated establishment since 1990. We have always cherished our local community and their patronage. As a way of giving back to our community, on Tuesday, March 15, Mabel's will be donating 15% of ALL dinner receipts from 4:00 pm - Close to the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA. Mabel's is located at 472 Munson Avenue in Traverse City. For more information contact Kim Sipple, manager, Mabel's Restaurant, 947-0252 or Dave Eitland at the Y at 933-9622.
Spring Break Camp will be happening at the Y from March 28 to April 1. Ages 5 - 15 years at our state licensed camp and is held at the Main Facility at 3000 Racquet Club Drive. Y members are $16 and non-members $25. Call 933-9622 for more information.
Registration sign up for Spring Softball Leagues is happening now. Deadline will be March 31 and click here for registration forms.
Barb Beckett, Sports Program Director for the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, will be hosting training events for Lacrosse Referees and Softball Umpires. Call her at 933-9622 for detailed information.
Volunteers are always needed. Got to our main website at http://www.gtbayymca.org/ , http://www.volunteer.org/ or the Volunteer Center at the United Way of Northwest Michigan at http://www.unitedwaynwmi.org/volunteer.htm . A listing of some of the opprotunities can be found at http://bit.ly/eF2lQU .
Friday, February 25, 2011
Yes, you can still sign up for many of the activities and programs offered this season at the Y. Click here at http://www.gtbayymca.org/services.php for registration information.
Advertize in our program brochure! Call Holy Publications at 866-797-7163 for getting your business, church, club, or organization in front of Y members and program users. (We had over 10,000 last year.) This advertizing helps us to publish a high quality brochure at no cost to the Y. Please call today! Check out http://www.holypublications.com/
There will be a Family FUN Night March 4 starting at 6:00 pm at the Y Main Facility at 3000 Racquet Club Drive. A good time to eat and share in families geared program. The cost is FREE to YMCA members and only $15 per family for non-members. The next night is scheduled for March 18 at the Y Early Childhood Center.
The Y's Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 3 with a social hour beginning at 5:30 pm. The event will be located at the Holiday Inn, West Bay, in Traverse City. Program will feature a "State of the Y" speech by CEO Tom Van Deinse and 2010 Volunteer Recognition. YMCA Members are $10 and are encouraged to RSVP to this limited seating event. Call the Front Desk at 933-9622 to register.
Teen Dance: St. Patrick's Jig. Saturday, March 5, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Wear your favorite shade of green, dance the night away, eat pizza, and play sports in the Y Main Facility. For grades 6 - 8. Y members free and others $8 admittance. ID, appropriate attire and conduct required. Volunteers are always needed as chaperones. Contact Katie Winslow at 933-9622 for more information or to volunteer.
Mabel's is a locally owned and operated establishment since 1990. We have always cherished our local community and their patronage. As a way of giving back to our community, on Tuesday, March 15, Mabel's will be donating 15% of ALL dinner receipts from 4:00 pm - Close to the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA. Mabel's is located at 472 Munson Avenue in Traverse City. For more information contact Kim Sipple, manager, Mabel's Restaurant, 947-0252 or Dave Eitland at the Y at 933-9622.
Spring Break Camp will be happening at the Y from March 28 to April 1. Ages 5 - 15 years at our state licensed camp and is held at the Main Facility at 3000 Racquet Club Drive. Y members are $16 and non-members $25. Call 933-9622 for more information.
Registration sign up for Spring Softball Leagues is happening now. Deadline will be March 31 and click here for registration forms.
Barb Beckett, Sports Program Director for the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, will be hosting training events for Lacrosse Referees and Softball Umpires. Call her at 933-9622 for detailed information.
Volunteers are always needed. Got to our main website at http://www.gtbayymca.org/ , http://www.volunteer.org/ or the Volunteer Center at the United Way of Northwest Michigan at http://www.unitedwaynwmi.org/volunteer.htm . A listing of some of the opprotunities can be found at http://bit.ly/eF2lQU .
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
New Y Tennis Center
Click here http://bit.ly/dJolPm to download a copy of the
New Y Campaign Newsletter featuring the Tennis Center.
Donate at : 4good4ever.org
or call Phil at 231-935-4066
More information at:
call Tom or Dave at 231-933-9622
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Y YOUTH LACROSSE LEAGUES
The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA will continue its tradition of providing Lacrosse to the region’s youth. Lacrosse for over 200 years continues to be the fastest sport on two feet. Lacrosse provides hand-eye coordination, running, teamwork, fitness, rules, safety, proper competition, and Y four core values.
This year’s Lacrosse Youth leagues will be open for youth between grades 1 – 8. There will be three league divisions including grades 1 – 4, grades 5- 6, and grades 7 – 8.
Play begins the week of April 4 through the week of May 23. The registration deadline is March 15. The registration fee for the grades 1 – 4 league will be $35 for Y members and $70 for non-members. Both the grades 5 – 6 and the grades 7 – 8 league will be $55 for Y members and $90 for non-members.
Participants are required to bring stick, gloves, and helmet and are responsible to have the proper protective gear to play.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the lacrosse leagues, call Barb Beckett at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA at 231-933-9622 or website at www.gtbayymca.org.
“It’s more than just a membership … It’s the YMCA!”
This year’s Lacrosse Youth leagues will be open for youth between grades 1 – 8. There will be three league divisions including grades 1 – 4, grades 5- 6, and grades 7 – 8.
Play begins the week of April 4 through the week of May 23. The registration deadline is March 15. The registration fee for the grades 1 – 4 league will be $35 for Y members and $70 for non-members. Both the grades 5 – 6 and the grades 7 – 8 league will be $55 for Y members and $90 for non-members.
Participants are required to bring stick, gloves, and helmet and are responsible to have the proper protective gear to play.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the lacrosse leagues, call Barb Beckett at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA at 231-933-9622 or website at www.gtbayymca.org.
“It’s more than just a membership … It’s the YMCA!”
When? the New Y?
Building the New YMCA in Traverse City is up to you. We are half way to our goal. Your help and donation will get us closer to building the new Y. It will be built when we get all the donations. Make your donation calling the Community Foundation at 231-935-4066 or contribute online at 4good4ever.org .
Y Youth Soccer League
YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE OFFERED BY YMCA
The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA will be offering a recreational soccer league this spring. The league is open to all boys and girls from grades K-8. The first games will begin on week of April 11 and continues through the week of May 16. Play will mostly be on Saturdays with some play happening on some Tuesdays and Thursdays depending on the schedule.
Teams are formed by school & special request, and all games are played on local fields. The registration deadline is Friday, March 23. The cost is $25 for YMCA members and $60 for non-members.
Barb Beckett, Y Sports Program Director, says the focus on the program is fun, fitness and the fundamental of the sport. “We not only feature our four core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, but also learning the game under proper supervision.”
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the soccer league, you can call Beckett at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA at 231-933-9622 or their website at www.gtbayymca.org.
“It’s more than just a membership … It’s the YMCA!”
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The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA will be offering a recreational soccer league this spring. The league is open to all boys and girls from grades K-8. The first games will begin on week of April 11 and continues through the week of May 16. Play will mostly be on Saturdays with some play happening on some Tuesdays and Thursdays depending on the schedule.
Teams are formed by school & special request, and all games are played on local fields. The registration deadline is Friday, March 23. The cost is $25 for YMCA members and $60 for non-members.
Barb Beckett, Y Sports Program Director, says the focus on the program is fun, fitness and the fundamental of the sport. “We not only feature our four core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, but also learning the game under proper supervision.”
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the soccer league, you can call Beckett at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA at 231-933-9622 or their website at www.gtbayymca.org.
“It’s more than just a membership … It’s the YMCA!”
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YMCA 13th ANNUAL MIDNIGHT MADNESS “3-ON-3” BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Founded in 1998, the 2011 Midnight Madness “3-on-3” will be held on Friday, March 18, 2011 with play from 5:00 pm to Midnight.
This tourney features competition for 5th to 9th grade girls and boys basketball teams. “This provides an opportunity for school teams to continue with their play this year in a fun and unique tournament,” said Barb Beckett, YMCA director of sports and tournament manager.
The format of the tournament is double elimination play. There are both boys & girls divisions with divisions being formed by grades. Each team must be comprised of players from the same grade or grades below. Boys and girls may play on the same team, but will be placed in the boy’s division. When forming divisions, teams will be placed based on highest grade circled on this form. Each team is guaranteed two games. Team rosters may not be changed once the first game has been played. The cost is $120.00 per team and the registration deadline is Friday, March 11 at 12 noon. Each player receives an adult sized tee shirt. Individual awards will be given to first and second place teams.
Brackets, rules, t-shirts available at the Y Main Facility on Thursday, Mar 17, 12 noon – 8 pm.
Registration forms are available on the YMCA website at www.gtbayymca.org or at the YMCA front desk located at 3000 Racquet Club Drive in Traverse City. Contact Barb Beckett at 231-933-9622 for more information.
This tourney features competition for 5th to 9th grade girls and boys basketball teams. “This provides an opportunity for school teams to continue with their play this year in a fun and unique tournament,” said Barb Beckett, YMCA director of sports and tournament manager.
The format of the tournament is double elimination play. There are both boys & girls divisions with divisions being formed by grades. Each team must be comprised of players from the same grade or grades below. Boys and girls may play on the same team, but will be placed in the boy’s division. When forming divisions, teams will be placed based on highest grade circled on this form. Each team is guaranteed two games. Team rosters may not be changed once the first game has been played. The cost is $120.00 per team and the registration deadline is Friday, March 11 at 12 noon. Each player receives an adult sized tee shirt. Individual awards will be given to first and second place teams.
Brackets, rules, t-shirts available at the Y Main Facility on Thursday, Mar 17, 12 noon – 8 pm.
Registration forms are available on the YMCA website at www.gtbayymca.org or at the YMCA front desk located at 3000 Racquet Club Drive in Traverse City. Contact Barb Beckett at 231-933-9622 for more information.
Monday, February 21, 2011
FLORES AND FLORES WIN “CHICAGO STYLE”
(Navy Pier, Chicago, IL) More than 4,300 gymnasts from 30 states and four countries competed at the IGI “Chicago Style” meet last weekend, but it was two sisters from Traverse City who brought home gold medals for first place all-around in their respective divisions.
Level 6 gymnast Olivia Flores captured 1st place on bars and floor and placed 3rd on beam and 4th on vault to give her an all-around 1st place finish with a score of 37.25. Second behind her on the podium was Rachel Ovalle, also on the YMCA’s Level 6 team. Ovalle won vault with a score of 9.45, took second behind Flores on bars, and placed in the top 10 on beam and floor to round out her scoring.
With Kayla Jackson’s solid 5th place all-around finish (2nd place on vault and beam), and top five scores from Samantha Neddo on bars and floor, the YMCA’s Level 6 team finished in 6th place all-around.
At Level 7, Francie Flores matched sister Olivia’s 1st place finishes on bars and floor, and scored a 9.625 vault for 2nd place in that event. Flores also turned in a 4th place beam routine en route to her Level 7 all-around 1st place championship performance with a score of 38.025.
“For two girls from our Y team to bring home all-around gold medals from the biggest meet in the world on an international stage is quite a feat,” said YMCA gymnastics director Betsy Van Deinse, “but it’s even more special that they’re sisters.” Van Deinse added, “And we’ll be an even stronger team when we get the other sisters back,” referring to twins Amy and Patricia Davis, both sidelined with injuries for the Chicago meet.
The YMCA’s Level 7 team placed 6th all-around, thanks to Annie Gerstner’s 2nd place all-around finish behind Flores, and a near medal sweep by Kendra Benak. Gerstner cemented her position as one of the top vaulters in the country with a 9.7 1st place performance, and then finished 3rd on floor, 4th on bars, and in 6th place on beam.
Led by Gerstner, the Level 7 gymnasts won 1st place as a team on vault with a 28.85 combined score. The team’s combined score of 28.275 was good enough for 2nd place on floor, and a bars combined score of 28.525 earned them 3rd place as a team on that event.
Benak began the meet with three falls on beam, but did not let that affect her other events as she bounced back to take 1st on vault, 1st on bars, and 1st on floor.
“We were so proud of the way Kendra got determined and focused after a bad start,” said coach Jennifer Van Deinse. “Some girls would have just given up after that, but Kendra really turned it on.” Benak finished in 5th place all-around behind Flores and Gerstner.
Five gymnasts also competed for the YMCA team at Chicago at Level 5. Jade Turner place 3rd all-around behind a 2nd place performance on beam and a 3rd place finish on floor. Annemarie Jenkins and Kayla Brady each placed 7th all-around in their respective age groups, Darby Drake placed 12th, and Sierra Klein’s strong 4th place bars routine and 16th place all-around helped the YMCA Level 5 team take 12th place all-around.
The YMCA gymnasts next compete in Rochester, Michigan, March 4 – 6.
Pictures can be found at http://newsgtbayymca.blogspot.com/2011/02/chicago-gymnastics.html
Level 6 gymnast Olivia Flores captured 1st place on bars and floor and placed 3rd on beam and 4th on vault to give her an all-around 1st place finish with a score of 37.25. Second behind her on the podium was Rachel Ovalle, also on the YMCA’s Level 6 team. Ovalle won vault with a score of 9.45, took second behind Flores on bars, and placed in the top 10 on beam and floor to round out her scoring.
With Kayla Jackson’s solid 5th place all-around finish (2nd place on vault and beam), and top five scores from Samantha Neddo on bars and floor, the YMCA’s Level 6 team finished in 6th place all-around.
At Level 7, Francie Flores matched sister Olivia’s 1st place finishes on bars and floor, and scored a 9.625 vault for 2nd place in that event. Flores also turned in a 4th place beam routine en route to her Level 7 all-around 1st place championship performance with a score of 38.025.
“For two girls from our Y team to bring home all-around gold medals from the biggest meet in the world on an international stage is quite a feat,” said YMCA gymnastics director Betsy Van Deinse, “but it’s even more special that they’re sisters.” Van Deinse added, “And we’ll be an even stronger team when we get the other sisters back,” referring to twins Amy and Patricia Davis, both sidelined with injuries for the Chicago meet.
The YMCA’s Level 7 team placed 6th all-around, thanks to Annie Gerstner’s 2nd place all-around finish behind Flores, and a near medal sweep by Kendra Benak. Gerstner cemented her position as one of the top vaulters in the country with a 9.7 1st place performance, and then finished 3rd on floor, 4th on bars, and in 6th place on beam.
Led by Gerstner, the Level 7 gymnasts won 1st place as a team on vault with a 28.85 combined score. The team’s combined score of 28.275 was good enough for 2nd place on floor, and a bars combined score of 28.525 earned them 3rd place as a team on that event.
Benak began the meet with three falls on beam, but did not let that affect her other events as she bounced back to take 1st on vault, 1st on bars, and 1st on floor.
“We were so proud of the way Kendra got determined and focused after a bad start,” said coach Jennifer Van Deinse. “Some girls would have just given up after that, but Kendra really turned it on.” Benak finished in 5th place all-around behind Flores and Gerstner.
Five gymnasts also competed for the YMCA team at Chicago at Level 5. Jade Turner place 3rd all-around behind a 2nd place performance on beam and a 3rd place finish on floor. Annemarie Jenkins and Kayla Brady each placed 7th all-around in their respective age groups, Darby Drake placed 12th, and Sierra Klein’s strong 4th place bars routine and 16th place all-around helped the YMCA Level 5 team take 12th place all-around.
The YMCA gymnasts next compete in Rochester, Michigan, March 4 – 6.
Pictures can be found at http://newsgtbayymca.blogspot.com/2011/02/chicago-gymnastics.html
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Chicago Gymnastics
Olivia Flores - 1st, Rachel Ovalle - 2nd, Kayla Jackson - 5th, Samantha Neddo - 10th
Francie Flores as top all around. Annie Gerstner as second.
Our Level 6 team, from l to r: Samantha Neddo, Kayla Jackson, Olivia Flores, Rachel Ovalle
Level 5 team, from l to r: Jade Turner, Kayla Brady, Annemarie Jenkins, Sierra Klein, Darby Drake
Our Level 7 team, from l to r: Kendra Benak, Annie Gerstner, Francie Flores.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Guest Readers at the Early Childhood Center
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Here is a series of pictures of Dr. Hank and Sue Johnson sharing a book with some of the children in our Y Early Childhood Center.
Hank and Sue are long time members of this YMCA. Hank has over 40 years of service on the Y Board of Directors.
Thanks Hank & Sue!
Hank and Sue are long time members of this YMCA. Hank has over 40 years of service on the Y Board of Directors.
Thanks Hank & Sue!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Y Campaign Donor issues Challenge!
The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA New YMCA Capital Campaign received an anonymous gift this month for $250,000.A long-time supporter of the Grand Traverse YMCA and the New YMCA project is challenging new donors to contribute an additional $500,000 in a “$2 donation: $1 match” challenge.
“This kind of giving is remarkable in so many ways,” according to Henry Peet, New Y Campaign Chairperson. “The gift in and of itself is incredible and provides momentum to get us closer to building the New Y. Second, by creating a challenge, this gift will not only inspire others to give but will secure another half million dollars in gifts toward our goal.”
New gifts and pledges received until the end of 2011 will be counted toward this challenge.
“We are fortunate to already have approximately 325 donors give nearly $5.9 million to build the New Y,” said YMCA CEO Tom Van Deinse. “People have given gifts from $25 to $1.7 million with some 11 philanthropists giving over $100,000 each.”
“Recently Rotary Charities gave the New Y Campaign a matching gift of $325,000 because of the giving of other donors who matched this gift. This new challenge gift will help us to gain some of donations we need to build the New Y,” according to Van Deinse.“The plans are in place and we are ready to go. Once we get the balance of the donations we will be able to open the New Y in 12 months,” noted Van Deinse. “We just need the additional $6.1 million in donations. Every gift, regardless of the size, gets us ever closer to meeting the campaign goal and building the facility.”
Utilizing donations already received, the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA has constructed two athletic fields on the property in 2009. These fields will be used for lacrosse, soccer, and YMCA Pop Warner football. One hundred parking places were created to support traffic. “We built the fields because our Y programs needed them now. Soccer and football practice took place last fall on the fields. Isn’t it great that the first activity at the New Y was 5th and 6th graders playing soccer?” noted Barb Beckett, YMCA Sports Program Director. “Our region deserves a New YMCA!”
The New Y Essential Phase will feature a pool, six indoor tennis courts, fitness area, indoor/outdoor aerobics studios, outdoor tennis and pickleball courts, chapel, a child watch center, and enough supporting locker rooms, administrative, and lobby space to serve 35,000 program users in the region. It is located on 20 acres at the old Oleson buffalo farm site on Silver Lake Road in Garfield Township and will be over 100,000 sq.ft.“I get asked daily, ‘When are you going to build the New Y?’” said Dave Eitland, Y Director of Development. The answer is simple – “When we raise the funds.” Plans are finalized, the fields and parks are already in place, and all we need is donations to erect the building. It will only be through the extraordinary donations from many people throughout the Grand Traverse region that we will raise the additional donations needed and be able to start building in 2011.”
Donations to the New Y Capital Campaign can be made through the Community Foundation on-line at www.4good4ever.org or calling Phil Ellis, Executive Director of the Community Foundation at 935-4066.
There is more information about the New Y Campaign at the YMCA’s website at www.gtbayymca.org .
YMCA Gymnasts Win Tulip City Invitational
The Level 5, Level 6, and Level 7 teams combined to bring home 23 gold medals, and the Y’s 23 “Fun Meet” competitors brought home all blue and red ribbons for high scores.
“We have one of the bigger fun meet teams in the state,” explained 17 year old coach Kelly Van Deinse, “and it’s a great feeder program for our competition teams.”
That theory was certainly proven true at the Tulip City meet. The Y’s Level 5 Team captured first place behind a gold medal all-around performance by Jade Turner, 2nd place all-around finishes by Darby Drake and Annemarie Jenkins, and 5th and 6th place all-around scores by Kayla Brady and Sierra Klein. Altogether, the Level 5 Team brought home seven gold medals.
The YMCA Level 6 Team also captured first place, led by 1st place all-around gymnasts Rachel Ovalle and Olivia Flores. Kayla Jackson placed 2nd all-around and Samantha Neddo took 3rd place all-around to help complete the victory for the YMCA team.
At Level 7, Kendra Benak won gold on bars and floor, Annie Gerstner won gold on beam and floor, Francie Flores won beam, and Patricia Davis won gold on vault, bars, and floor. Together, they collected a 2nd, 3rd, and two 4th place all-around finishes, good enough for a 2nd place team score of 110.47.
YMCA Fun Meet competitors include Annie Ponstein, Julia Tabaczka, Kora Voss, Ciarra Reicha, Ella Wendel, Malorie Hood, Hadley Hilner, Jordyn Fortier, Skylar Malocha, Jayden Rawlin, Sophia Thompson, Summer Bennetts, Anwyn Livengood, Carson Krecow, Lily Briggs, Hanna Stalmack, Ryan Zrimec, Amanda Sweeney, Seryna Javin, Olivia Galton, Meredith Gallagher, Marin Barrett, and Avery Wisniewski.
YMCA gymnasts next compete at the Chicago Style Meet at Navy Pier February 11 – 13, cited by the Guinness as the “world’s largest gymnastics meet”.
Fun Meet Team.
Top row left to right: Lily Briggs, Jordyn Fortier, Carson Krecow, Anwyn Livengood, Summer Bennetts, Olyvia Galton, Malorie Hood, Ciarra Reicha, Ryan Zrimec, Ella Wendel, Jayden Rawlin, Marin Barrett, Skylar Malocha.
Bottom row left to right: Meredith Gallagher, Amanda Sweeney, Julia Tabaczka, Hanna Stalmack, Annie Ponstein, Avery Wisniewski, Hadley Hilner, Seryna Javin, Sophia Thompson, Kora Voss.
More pictures of the awards from this meet can be found by clicking here.
St Pat's Jig
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| Teen Dances are located at the YMCA Main Facility at 3000 Racquet Club Drive in Traverse City (just off South Airport Road). ID and appropiate attire required. http://bit.ly/dSHpjb |
Y Night at Mabel's
Mabel's is a locally owned and operated establishment since 1990. We have always cherished our local community and their patronage.
As a way of giving back to our community, on Tuesday, March 15, Mabel’s will be donating 15% of ALL dinner receipts from 4:00 pm - Close to the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA.
Mabel’s is located at 472 Munson Avenue in Traverse City. (US 31)
For more information contact Kim Sipple, manager, Mabel’s Restaurant, 947-0252 or Dave Eitland at the Y at 933-9622.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Tulip City Invitational Y Awards
Tulip City Invitational Meet held in Holland, Michigan in Feb 2011
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| Level 5 and 6 team together. Left to right Jade Turner, Kayla Brady, Sierra Klein, Samantha Neddo, Kayla Jackson, Rachel Ovalle, Olivia Flores. (not pictured Annemarie Jenkins and Darby Drake) |
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| Left to right Level 5 team Jade Turner, Kayla Brady, and Sierra Klein NOT IN PHOTO Annemarie Jenkins and Darby Drake. |
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| Fun Meet Team. Top row left to right Lily Briggs, Jordyn Fortier, Carson Krecow, Anwyn Livengood, Summer Bennetts, Olyvia Galton, Malorie Hood, Ciarra Reicha, Ryan Zrimec, Ella Wendel, Jayden Rawlin, Marin Barrett, Skylar Malocha. Bottom row left to right Meredith Gallagher, Amanda Sweeney, Julia Tabaczka, Hanna Stalmack, Annie Ponstein, Avery Wisniewski, Hadley Hilner, Seryna Javin, Sophia Thompson, Kora Voss. |
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Left to right Level 6 team Samantha Neddo, Kayla Jackson, Rachel Ovalle, and Olivia Flores . |
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| Left to right Level 7 team Francie Flores, Annie Gerstner, Kendra Benak, and Patricia Davis. |
Friday, February 4, 2011
More Winter Jam ....
The YMCA Winter Jam 5-on-5 Men's Basketball Tournament will begin at 11:30 am on Saturday 2/5 at the West Jr. High School Gyms. (Silver Lake Road in Traverse City) Over 100 players participating. Garenteed to be done by the Super Bowl on Sunday. Call Barb Beckett for more information 231-933-9622.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
YMCA Winter Jam Basketball Tourney - Schedule/Rules
'11 YMCA Winter Jam Basketball Tourney, TC West Jr. High (Silver Lk Rd) Feb 5-6. Schedule and rules here http://bit.ly/ikoSmT
New Healthy Family Newsletter
The YMCA provides each month a Healthy Home Family Newsletter with helpful hints and tips about home life. Here is the link: http://www.ymca.net/healthy-family-home/newsletter.html
School's Out Fun Club
On days when area schools are not in session for full, half, or snow days, we offer programming at the YMCA including: Arts & Humanities, Science & Technology, Character Development, Health & Fitness, Conflict Resolution, Sports, Service Learning, Archery, Low Ropes Course, Nature Hikes, and Outdoor Education on our very own 40-acre woods! Participants must bring a lunch & drink. An afternoon snack will be provided. Health/Info forms are required for children not currently enrolled in YMCA After School Adventure Camp.
Call the Y at 231-933-9622 or www.gtbayymca.org
Call the Y at 231-933-9622 or www.gtbayymca.org
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Noon Drop-in Basketball
Since 1891, when basketball was invested at a YMCA, people have gathered around the noon hour for pick-up games of basketball. Noon Drop-in basketball happens on Tuesday & Thursday between noon and 2:00 pm at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA Main Facility at 3000 Racquet Club Drive in Traverse City. Y members are free, the public pays $10. Here is some of the action from today ...
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