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Health & Fitness

Upcoming Events at the North Suburban YMCA

Check this blog for weekly news from your North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Road in Northbrook. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for daily updates!

Polish Your Basketball Skills.  The Chicago Bulls FUNdamentals Basketball Clinic is coming to the North Suburban Y in October. Clinics focus on ball handling, footwork, passing, shooting, rebounding, and offensive/defensive team play. Coaches are professional Bulls/Sox Academy instructors who emphasize life lessons in discipline, teamwork and respect. Classes are open to boys and girls. Four-week program begins October 3. Ages 5-9 meet Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30pm; ages 9-14 meet Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:00. For fee information and online registration, visit http://nsymca.org or http://BullsSoxAcademy.com.

Special Membership Promotion on Now! Become a member now 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.

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Family Movie Night is back. The Y shows a free family movie on the fourth Friday of every month. Bring a pillow and a friend, and enjoy some fresh popcorn together! The September movie is “Epic”, showing at 6:30pm  on Friday, September 27. Call 847 272 7250 for more info.

The Y’s Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 2 beginning at 6:00pm. The public is welcome to share refreshments, meet Board members, and learn about exciting new developments at the NSYMCA. For more information, call 847 272 7250.

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The Community Gallery at the YMCA presents oil paintings by local artist Kathy Kathrein, on display through the rest of September. Kathy’s beautiful Chicago-themed artwork is for sale, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Y. Don’t miss this impressive collection!

Fall Fashion Show at Pinstripes. The NSYMCA is proud to be selected as a benefitting organization for the 2013 Fall Trend Fashion Event “Diamonds and Denim” to be held at Pinstripes on October 10 beginning at 6:00pm. This exciting evening event includes drinks, appetizers, a silent auction, live music, and a spectacular fashion show. General admission tickets are $75, VIP tickets including after-party are $150. Tickets are available at the YMCA; call 847 272 7250 for more information.

Halloween Party Time! Get your costume ready for the Y’s 6th Annual Spooky Halloween Party, scheduled for Sunday, October 20 from 2:00 to 5:00pm. Enjoy haunted houses, costume contests, art projects, trick or treating, and the famous Spooky Boat Ride. Children with special needs and their families have exclusive access from 1:30 to 2:00pm. Admission is free for Y members, $10/family for non-members.

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.

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 Club extension 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 Dawn Dillon at ddillon@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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