Elks Hoop Shoot: On Sunday, Dec. 11, the YMCA in Greenfield along with the Greenfield Elks Club will host a free basketball foul line shooting contest. Local winners will go to the district finals. Players will be divided into three age groups. This free event is for Franklin County boys and girls ages 8 to 13 as of April 1. Registration is at 2:30 p.m., with a 3 p.m. start in the YMCA gymnasium. A hot dog and hamburger dinner will follow at the Greenfield Elks Club.
Breathe Correctly: Are you breathing too fast or do you hold your breath? Are you a chest or mouth breather? On Saturday, Dec. 10, at 9 a.m. the YMCA is presenting a free breathing workshop conducted by Carol Pedigree. This class will demonstrate to you how to calm your mind and thus calm your body. Learn the power of your diaphragm. Experience body/mind/spirit comfort as you involve yourself in the power of your breath and sound. This class is free and open to the public.
“Prescribe the Y”: Ask your doctor for a referral for a free consultation for the Y’s doctor referred 12-week wellness program Prescribe the Y (formerly Exercise is Medicine). Over the past six years this program has helped hundreds of people heal or deal with their health issues and/or start a regular exercise program. Any primary care provider can refer their patients for a free consultation with a Y fitness specialist. The patient chooses one of the five tracks that will meet their health needs. Y staff follow each person during the 12 weeks to encourage them to exercise every week. There is a post-program meeting to measure and discuss health changes and decide the next step to take to continue to get healthier. The recommendation from a primary care provider proves to be a very important part in helping participants complete this program. The program fee is $109 with financial aid available to cover up to 70 percent of this fee. Contact Stacie at 773-3646, ext 449 for more info.
Holiday Memberships: Beginning Dec. 7, the Y will be selling two-, four- and six-week memberships for students and family members home for the holidays. These memberships include use of the basketball court, weight room, cardio center, lap pool, Jacuzzi and 60 group exercise classes per week from yoga to Group Power. There are pricing options for teens, adults, families and seniors. Call 773-3646, ext 0 for more information.
YMCA Gift Certificates: YMCA gift certificates can be purchased for membership dues, class and preschool fees, even 2017 summer camps. They make great healthy gifts for people of all ages. Starting at $20. Call 773-3646, ext 0 for more information.
Full Day Preschool Openings: The Y’s full day preschool has a few openings in both its classrooms, 2.9 to 4 years olds and 4- to 5-year olds. The school provides daily P.E. and weekly swimming and gymnastics lessons. In addition there is early and late care as well as snow day care to help working parents. Another benefit is all five-day full-year students get a free Y family membership so parents and siblings can use the Y seven days per week for fitness and family fun. Call Lisa at 773-3646, ext 431 to schedule a tour or more information.
Eight Birthday Party Options: The Y has eight birthday party options offered at 14 different times each week for children ages 1 to 14. The party options are swimming, scuba, game room, inflatable obstacle course, gaga ball, climbing wall, gymnastics center and gym games. The Y has two rooms for the cake/present portion of the parties. See Page 5 of the “Brochure” at ymcaingreenfield.org for details. Call 773-3646, ext 447 to schedule a party. Please plan ahead because times do fill up.