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Health & Fitness

Upcoming Events at the North Suburban YMCA

Watch this blog for weekly news from your North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Road in Northbrook. For more information visitwww.nsymca.org, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for daily updates!

Summer Camps are Filling Up Fast! The Y offers a wide variety top-quality day camps to satisfy every need. Check out the Camp Guide on the Y website,www.nsymca.org, and register now to secure your spots. Contact Camp Registrar Kathy Fielding, kfielding@nsymca.org, for more information.

Tickets now available! 8th Annual Strong Kids Fundraising Dinner, April 30. Join the entire Y community for a gala evening of celebration at the Ken & Alta Thiel Strong Kids Fundraising Dinner, Wednesday April 30 at the Northbrook Hilton. Enjoy fabulous food, bid on terrific live and silent auctions, play along with exciting games, and support the Y’s Strong Kids Financial Assistance Program. Click here to visit the Strong Kids website to order your tickets! To make an auction donation, contact Barb Flanagin, bflanagin@nsymca.org.

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Flag Football League Starts April 11. This instructional league for first and second graders teaches the basics of football, teamwork and sportsmanship. To learn about all the kids' sports leagues at the Y, view the Program Guide and register online at www.nsymca.org.

Community Gallery Presents Art by Linda Lee Goldman.The exhibitor for April in the Y's Community Gallery is Northbrook artist and art therapist Linda Lee Goldman M.Ed., A.T.R., BC. The show features a variety of different art styles including realistic portraits, landscapes, flowers and abstract assemblage. The public is invited to a reception for Linda Lee Goldman on Saturday, April 19 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Her work will be on display throughout April.

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Free Fitness Assessment for Members. Schedule your free fitness assessment today with a member of our health and wellness team! When you complete your assessment, you will receive a free Y towel and assistance identifying your healthy lifestyle goals. Contact Megan Vazquez, mvazquez@nsymca.org, for more information. 

Intro to Dance Class for 4-5 Year Olds. Is your little dancer ready to try a first real class? The Y’s new “Budding Ballerinas” program offers a friendly introduction to dance classes for children in pre-K or kindergarten. Dancers will increase their overall motor skills while building a foundation in ballet terminology and simple movements – and having fun at the same time. Please note that this class is intended for students not currently enrolled in dance, and will not participate in the year-end dance recital. For more information, visitwww.nsymca.org or contact Joni Goldstein, jgoldstein@nsymca.org.

Small Group Training Classes. Take your fitness training to the next level in small groups that boost your skills and intensity! The Y offers groups for TRX, Tabata, boxing, and more. Check out the Program Guide at www.nsymca.org or contact Marlo Leaman, mleaman@nsymca.org for schedule and fee information.

Women’s Self Defense Class. This spring, learn practical self defense skills in a safe, comfortable environment. This multi-faceted class is part cardio workout, part self-defense techniques, part mental preparedness and strategies to keep you safe. All abilities welcome. For schedules and registration information, visit the Martial Arts page of the Program Guide atwww.nsymca.org.

Free Yoga! All of the Y’s popular mind-body classes are now FREE for members! 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.

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 youth and 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 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 nextspecial 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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