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Health & Fitness

Upcoming Events at the North Suburban YMCA

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Last Chance -- 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.

Affordable Care Act Seminar. Wonder what healthcare reform means to you? You’re invited to a free seminar that can help answer questions. This informal session will be presented at the Y on Wednesday, January 29th at 12:00pm. Reservations are recommended to bflanagin@nsymca.org. Sponsored by Humana.

Parent University. NCDAA, a division of the North Suburban Y’s Family Life Education Department, is proud to partner with Family Action Network to present the Parent University Speaker Series. On February 5 at 7:00pm, the series welcomes authors David and Nic Sheff to present “Preventable and Treatable: A Family Portrait” at New Trier High School’s Gaffney Auditorium, 385 Winnetka Road in Winnetka. The authors, father and son, discuss the devastating impact of Nic’s drug addiction and their family’s path through discovery, treatment, relapse and recovery. The program is free and open to the public.

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Community Gallery for February. The Y’s Community Gallery will feature a dual show for the month of February: paintings by members the Northbrook Senior Center’s Drop-In Painting Group, and portrait photography by Northbrook artist Bill Sanders. The Y will host a public reception for the Senior Center artists on February 4 from 2:00 to 4:00pm, and another reception for Sanders on February 26 from 5:30 to 6:30pm. The artwork will be on display all month, and many pieces are available for purchase with a portion of proceeds benefitting the Y’s Visual Arts Program. For more information about the Y’s Community Gallery, contact Cathie Winnie, cwinnie@nsymca.org.

Black History Month Celebration. In recognition of Black History Month, the Y is proud to host “Journeys” – an engaging and meaningful reflection on the African Experience in Chicagoland and the northern suburbs told in rap, storytelling, dance, and other creative expressions. All are welcome to learn and share on February 26 from 6:00 to 8:30pm. Journeys is presented by the Northbrook Community Relations Commission. For more information, contact Jason Batalden at the Village of Northbrook, 847 664 4417 or Jason.Batalden@northbrook.il.us.

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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.

Family Fitness Fridays are back! Bring the kids – and the grandparents – for a fun fitness class every Friday in January from 6:00 to 6:45pm. This members-only class is free of charge! Check out Kids Boot Camp on January 31. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact Margo Leaman, mleaman@nsymca.org.

Daddy Daughter Dance. Bring your favorite girl to a special party at the Y on February 8 from 4:00 to 6:00pm. Music, dancing, refreshments, and raffle prizes – including an overnight at Key Lime Cove! Dress is semi-formal. Tickets are $25 per couple in advance or $30 per couple at the door. Stop by the Y’s front desk for advance tickets or more information. Sponsored by the North Suburban School of Dance and NSYMCA Adventure Guides.

Free Yoga! Great news – 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 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 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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