Lifeguard Training: From Feb. 28 to April 20, the YMCA will be offering its annual Red Cross lifeguard course. This course is for strong swimmers ages 15 and over. The certificate includes standard first aid and CPR for the professional. This 36-hour course includes lectures and pool time. Participants must attend all classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. This course provides excellent job opportunities at local pools, ponds and lakes. Fees are: Y members, $350 and nonmembers, $385. Enrollment is limited; call 773-3646, ext. 0 or ext. 435.
Free Courthouse Week: From Feb. 13 to 17, the YMCA is hosting a free “Welcome Back Week” for all Greenfield courthouse employees. Employees can try over 70 group exercise classes, lap swimming, cardio, strength machines, basketball (T/Th), Pickleball (M/W/F), Jacuzzi, etc. For more info see “schedules” or “brochure” at ymcaingreenfield.org or call 773-3646 ext. 0. Bring a courthouse ID each visit.
Y Family Memberships: The Y provides one adult and two adult family memberships. These memberships include all children under the age of 21, all living in the same household. A sliding fee scale is available based on household size and total household gross income. This scale can cover 20 to 70 percent of regular fees. A two adult family plus children could pay as little as $19 per month by automatic bank draft. With a membership, families can come to the Y every day and play together or each do their own activities. Child Watch for 8 weeks to 5 years old is available for an extra fee. For family fun activity options see page 8 of the “Brochure” at ymcaingreenfield.org or call 773-3646 for more info.
Trivia Night to benefit Y Veterans Programs: On Saturday, Feb. 25 the YMCA is hosting a fun trivia night to raise financial aid to support its Veterans programs. The event will be at the Moose Lodge in Greenfield, doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the first round starts at 7 p.m. sharp. People should put together teams of eight players. Entry fee is $10 per person. The winning team will receive $100. Teams should bring their own snacks. There will also be Y raffle prizes. Last year this event sold out so register early at the YMCA Welcome Center. For more info or to sponsor a table, call Jayne at 773-3646, ext 448.
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 five of the “Brochure” at ymcaingreenfield.org for details. Call 773-3646, ext. 447 to schedule a party.
Parent/Child Classes: Parent/child gym or swim classes help young children develop important gross motor skills early in their lives which can carry over into other sports in later years as well as introduce them to the water. In addition, the classes are a good way for parents to meet other parents. The Y offers four gym classes for ages 1 to 3 years and four swim classes for ages 6 months to 5 years. For complete info see pages 11 and 13 of the “Brochure” at ymcaingreenfield.org or call 773-3646, ext. 0