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Health & Fitness

Upcoming Events at the North Suburban YMCA

Here's what new for the week of September 9 at the North Suburban Y. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for daily updates!

Special Membership Promotion on Now! Join the NSYMCA before September 30, 2013 and pay no joiner’s fee. Y members receive early registration, discounted program rates, unlimited free fitness classes, and a host of other benefits. Visit www.nsymca.org to find out more or contact Membership Director Sari Glazebrook, sglazebrook@nsymca.org, 847 272 7250.

Holiday schedule: No classes other than adult fitness classes will be held on September September 14 (Yom Kippur). The building is open for its regular hours.

New for Fall: Adventure Guides at the NSYMCA! This outstanding program brings dads and children ages 5 through 9 together for social activities, campouts, and more. Self-directed circles choose their schedules and activities with coordination from Y staff. Circles are being organized now. Sign up for the Guidepost news and info emailer and receive a FREE Adventure Guide patch! Register online athttp://nsymca.org with code 01AG-NA01.

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Family Campout with the Adventure Guides! Bring the entire family to the Adventure Guides first seasonal event: Lakefront Campout at Gilson Park in Wilmette on September 21-22. $30 per person. Theatre class, firedancers, food, bouncey houses and more! BYOT - bring your own tent for the overnighter. For more information, contact Adventure Guides Director Dan Bulf at 847 528 1538.

Celebrate the Y’s Birthday at the Annual Meeting! The NSYMCA is celebrating 45 years of community service. All are welcome to join in the party on Wednesday, October 2 beginning at 6:00pm. For more information, call 847 272 7250.

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New Fitness Programs: If you’re looking to pump up your fitness routine, check out the Y’s options for small group training and classes. Programs like Strength, Stability and Heart, Tabata, Jump Start and Off-Season Triathlon Training will keep you in great shape all winter long. Contact Casey Schmit, cschmit@nsymca.org, for more information.

Golf Fans: Want to earn a free day pass to the BMW PGA Championship Tour at Conway Farms? Sign up to volunteer for a shift at the Y’s refreshment booth! Help us raise funds for the Y’s Strong Kids Fund and enjoy a great day at the event. Four-hour shifts are available September 10-15. For more information, contact Barb Flanagin at bflanagin@nsymca.org.

Exercise Connection, a leader in physical fitness training for individuals with special needs, now offers a fitness course for adults with autism spectrum disorders at the North Suburban Y. Classes focus on core skills including body image, posture, motor coordination, muscular fitness and cardiovascular fitness.  Northbrook resident and Director in Training for the Exercise Connection, Laura Fine will lead the class. Class size is limited and one-on-one aide support is available. See the Fall Program Guide at www.nsymca.org for registration information!

The Y is proud to offer professional massage services from Align Wellness Center. Appointments are available for 25 minute or 55 minute sessions in our comfortable Health Center, adjacent to our adult locker rooms. Sign up for appointments at the Y front desk. Y members also qualify for Value Added Partner discounts on massages at Align’s office in Northbrook. Visit www.nsymca.org for more information and pricing.

Do you have a child starting half-day kindergarten in the fall? Enrich their experience with the Y’s Kindergarten Clubextension program! Kindergarten Club creates a fun, full-day experience to support your child’s social and academic development. Afternoon sessions are available, including transportation to/from public schools in Northbrook  as well as St. Norbert’s. Hot lunches, snacks, and even swim lessons are all included! Also, check out Y-Time, the NSYMCA’s afterschool program for grades K-5. Limited openings available in each program. For information, contact Shannon Cartier, scartier@nsymca.org, 847 272 7250 x. 1246.

Parents, please note: non-member guests under the age of 18 must have a signed waiver on file to use YMCA facilities. Please stop by the front desk for more information. Also, unattended children under age 10 are not permitted in the building.

The Y is the perfect place for your next special event. We have the facilities and expertise to make your event fun for everyone. Birthday Parties, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Corporate Parties/Meetings, Reunions – the Y has party packages to fit any need. Contact Barb Flanagin at bflanagin@nsymca.org.

Looking for a great way to participate in the Y community? We are always in need of volunteers!  Openings are available for coaches, child care assistants, office assistants, and special events. Contact Vera Mayer at v_mayer@msn.com or Carol Sassorossi at csassorossi@nsymca.org for more information.

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