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Health & Fitness

Upcoming Events at the North Suburban YMCA

YogaFest on December 7! Save the date for an exciting day of yoga with your favorite Y instructors, special guest teachers and mind-body vendors. YogaFest will take place at the Sheraton Hotel Northbrook on Saturday, December 7 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Admission is $25. Buy tickets at the door, or register in advance at the Y front desk or by calling 847 272 7250. Visit www.nsymca.org or the Y’s Facebook page for detailed schedule.

Thanksgiving Hours. Please note that Y regular classes are on Thanksgiving Break from November 27 to December 1. Limited fitness classes will be held on a holiday schedule; check with the front desk for details. The Y’s building will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 6:00am to 12:00pm – burn some calories before your feast!

Family Movie Night: Monsters University. Meet your friends at the Y for a fun family movie on the fourth Friday of every month. Bring a pillow or a blanket; we provide the popcorn! Join us at 6:30 on November 22 for Monsters University. Free to all Y members.

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The Y’s Community Gallery will feature a photography sale by local artist Michael Greenberg, with works on display throughout December. Meet the artist at a public reception on Sunday, December 1 from 1:00 to 3:00pm in the Y’s lobby. Mike’s beautiful, reasonably priced landscape photographs will be on sale, with proceeds benefiting the YMCA. Great holiday gift idea!

Free Kids’ Art Workshop at Northbrook Library. The Y’s Visual Arts Department is partnering with the Northbrook Library to offer free Saturday workshops for kids. On November 23, all children are welcome to join in for a project from 10:00 to 11:00am. On December 7, teachers will present a workshop designed for children with special needs from 10:00 to 11:00am. Classes will be held on the second floor of the library, located at 1201 Cedar Lane. For more information contact Cathie Winnie, cwinnie@nsymca.org.

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“Days Off” Camps. When school’s out, there’s extra fun at the Y! School break camps offer swimming, field trips, sports, art, and more, from 7:30am to 6:00pm. Upcoming dates include the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and several dates during Winter Break. Register at www.nsymca.org or contact Shannon Cartier, scartier@nsymca.org for more information.

Kids Ride to the Y. Simplify your life – let the Y Bus pick up your kids after school and bring them to their Y classes! Transportation is available for a small fee from elementary and middle schools in Northbrook and Glenview. Contact Shannon Cartier at scartier@nsymca.org for more information.

Basketball/Volleyball Private Lessons. Hoping to jumpstart a new sport, or focus on perfecting your skills? The Y offers private basketball and volleyball lessons for all ages to deliver customized coaching in a comfortable setting. Contact Carol Sassorossi, csassorossi@nsymca.org,  for more information.

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 in half-day kindergarten? 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 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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