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Upcoming Events at the North Suburban YMCA

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Y Holiday Hours. Happy New Year! The Y will close at 2:00pm on December 31 and will be open from 6:00am to 12:00 noon on January 1.

No Joiner’s Fee in January! Start off 2014 with a great deal – join the Y and pay no joiner’s fee! Members enjoy program discounts, early registration, free fitness and mind/body classes, free babysitting, and a host of other benefits. Offer good on new memberships purchased in January 2014. Learn more by visiting www.nsymca.org or contact Membership Director Sari Glazebrook, sglazebrook@nsymca.org.

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Y Member Registration for Winter is now open! Visit www.nsymca.org to view the Winter Program Guide, full of exciting new classes and activities coming up in 2014. Winter classes start January 6.

Winter Break Memberships for Students. Are you home from college for a few weeks, looking for a great place to work out? The Y has a “Winter Sampler” package for you: $40 for a 40 day membership! Visit a class, run, swim – enjoy all the Y has to offer. Call 847 272 7250 for more information.

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Parent University Speaker Series. NCDAA, an agency of the North Suburban YMCA, is proud to present its new Parent University Speaker Series in cooperation with the Family Action Network. The next speaker will be author and Wharton School professor Adam Grant, Ph. D., presenting “Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success.” Dr. Grant will speak on Tuesday, January 7 at 7:00pm at the New Trier Northfield Campus Cornog Auditorium, 7 Happ Road in Northfield. The event is free and open to the public.

Community Gallery Artist Event. Photographer Allen Cohen of Northbrook is the January featured artist in the Y’s Community Gallery. Come meet the artist at a public reception on Friday, January 10 from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Cohen’s photographs will be on dispay through the end of January. Many of his pictures are for sale, with a portion of proceeds benefitting the Y’s Visual Arts Department. For information about the Community Gallery, contact Cathie Winnie, cwinnie@nsymca.org.

Free Yoga! Great news – all of the Y’s popular mind-body classes will be FREE for members starting January 2! Yoga nurtures the body and uplifts the spirit like nothing else. To take advantage of this opportunity, become a member today. Contact Margo Leaman, mleaman@nsymca.org, for more information.

Save the Date -- Camp Reunion and Info Party. Get a taste of summer at the North Suburban Y's Camp Reunion and Open House on January 26 from 2:00 to 4:00. Visit with friends and counselors, and get a sneak preview for Summer 2014 Camps. All are welcome! For more information, contact Kathy Fielding, kfielding@nsymca.org.

NSYMCA Adventure Guides Navigators will have their Winter expedition at the Field Museum for “Dozin’ with the Dinosaurs”, a fun overnighter on January 31-February 1. Fees are $70 per person. For more information about Adventure Guides, contact Dan Bulf, dbulf@nsymca.org.

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.

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!

Ready for a Break? 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.

Party at the Y! 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, 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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