Friday, November 20, 2009

Watch our YMCA video
This video made possible by a generous donation from White Rain Films.

Winner Series Program
Are you ready to start winning by losing weight? The Winner Series 12-week Program is BACK! MultiCare Center for Healthy Living and the YMCA are working together to offer a weight loss and wellness program called Winner Series. Application Deadline: Monday, November 2nd.  Program start date: Tuesday, November 17th, 2009. To learn more and apply click here.

Youth Basketball League (Ages 6-14)
This league focuses on enhancing Skills, Sportsmanship and Fun for all participants.  Registration deadline is Nov. 16th and the league starts Dec. 7th. Youth will be put on an age-appropriate team and practice once per week and play games once per week. Click here for more info. Volunteer Coaches are needed - contact Katie Yost at kyost@seattleymca.org for more information on how you can get involved! 

Parent Child Cooking Class - Healthy Holiday Treats
Hands on cooking activities with nutritionist Maya West, RD.  The kids do the cooking; parents assist and together we have fun preparing healthy dishes you’ll love and recipes to try at home too! Learn how to turn your dinner prep-time into quality family time.  Next class is Thursday, November 19th, 5:30-6:30pm in the YMCA Kitchen.  Cost is $15. Pre-register with Member Services or contact Katie Koblenz at kkoblenz@seattleymca.org with questions. 

Sundaes with Santa
On December 5th, families are invited to the Auburn Valley YMCA for a fun day of crafts, ice cream/yogurt sundaes, pictures with Santa and much more!  Click here for more info or contact Amy Jahn at ajahn@seattleymca.org

Group Exercise Classes
New classes!  Zumba Gold, Early Morning Yoga, Sports Conditioning and evening Zumba and Cardio/Strength have been added! Have you wanted to learn how to Step? Or are you just getting started with exercise?  Try one of our 101 classes.  Check out the fall schedule and try a new class for fun!

Fun Family Swims
Take advantage of family open swims in our beautiful pool with a kid-friendly slide!  Open swim happens at the Auburn Valley YMCA Aquatic Center 7 days a week. Click here to view our FALL Schedule to find out details.

Confused about lap ettiquette?-take the quiz and learn everything you need to know to create positive experiences for you and your fellow lap swimmers.
Lap Swim Ettiquette Quiz

My YMCA Success Story
Click here to read about Auburn Valley YMCA member, Bill Rosendin's inspiring story about his journey toward better health and well-being.