Our Voice - Richmond District YMCA Newsletter November 2016

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Richmond District YMCA News - November 2016

In This Issue

GROUP EXERCISE UPDATES

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Last month I shared some visible changes coming to our facility that you can anticipate. Check in with the front desk if you missed that update on the new fitness equipment that's coming in December.

This month I want to share with you a focus of the Richmond District YMCA that you may not see as you experience the facility. Each weekday approximately 200 youth grades K-12 are in the care of our Y staff team engaged in Youth Development programs. The focus of our work with youth is centered in 5 areas:

Preparing to succeed academically
Practicing holistic and healthy habits
Preparing for collegiate and career success
Valuing and understanding a connection to nature
Actively contributing to a healthy community.

I share this information with you because it is a core part of the work of the Richmond District YMCA everyday and as a member of the Y, you are part of so much more than just a gym. We hope you love your health and wellness experience at the Y, and we also hope you will love that you are part of a non-profit organization that is actively helping to raise the children of our neighborhood to reach their highest potential.

If you are interested in learning more about our work with youth our how to be more involved in the Y's work in the community, please reach out to me directly. There is nothing I'd rather talk about!

Sincerely,

Andrew Ward

Executive Director

GROUP EXERCISE UPDATES

NEW CLASS NAMES

Beginning October 31st, our group exercise class names and descriptions have become unified across the YMCA of San Francisco. This will make it easier for members to identify their favorite classes if choosing to visit other branches. While the names have changed, we want to assure you that your instructor and their class contents have not changed. For more information, please contact Tiffany: tkyu@ymcasf.org

NEWLY ADDED CLASSES

Chair Yoga - Tuesdays 10:00-10:55am Perfect for active older adults, members working with injuries or limitations or anyone looking for a gentle yoga class using props.

Cycling - Tuesdays 6:00-6:55am (Beginning Nov. 15th) Join Miranda for an early morning ride, where she will lead you through a variety of fun drills to get your heart pumping and legs burning!

SERVING THOSE

WHO HAVE SERVED

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH

11:00AM-12:30PM

Please join us as we recognize the Veterans in our community and highlight the successful collaboration between the Y and the Veterans Administration through the Veterans Strength and Wellness Program. This event will take place in our community center, light food and refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Michael Stancil at mstancil @ymcasf.org.

DECEMBER CLOSURE

Each year the Richmond District YMCA facility closes for a week of projects and deep cleaning on the facility. This year's closure will be from December 12-18. As a reminder, you now always have access to the other YMCA facilities in San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo with no additional fees.

During this year's closure a number of significant upgrades will be occurring to the building and the workout equipment that you will experience when we re-open!

Here's a summary of what's planned:

FACILITY PROJECTS

Remodeling of our existing Y Kids room to better meet the needs of our kids and families who use that space, tile work and deep cleaning in the locker rooms, replacement of the spa heater, upgrading ceiling fans in the cardio center, general maintenance work and facility deep clean.

STRENGTH EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

New dumbbells, additional squat rack, new preacher curl and new benches, addition of an assisted pull up and dip station.

CARDIO EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

TV and increased multimedia interfaces on most equipment, new treadmills, new upright and recumbent Bikes, new ellipticals, new AMT cross trainers, new spin bikes.

HOLIDAY CAMPS

We offer camps on select SFUSD holidays and breaks, so your camper can make friends, learn, play, and sing all year long! Holiday camps are open to campers enrolled in Kindergarten through 5th Grade.

November 11 Hocus Pocus: Let your inner magician shine. Learn tricks of the trade and crazy concoctions during this day of wizardry fun.

November 23 Captain Y and the Superheroes: Solve mysteries of Spider-Man's Web, the Human Knot, and Gotham City Marshmallow Towers. Travel thru the tanks & landmines Obstacle course as you discover your Super Hero status through competitions between groups.

Winter Camp: December 19, 20, 21, 2 2, 23, & 27, 28, 29, 30 - Winter Carnival: This winter break will be filled with carnival games, wintery crafts, outdoor adventures, and a talent pageant to show off all of Y Camps many talents. Join us this winter break for some fun in the fog and a taste of summer camp in the winter.

KIDS NIGHT OUT

Click here for upcoming dates and details. Kids 2 years to 12 years old will do fun activities while parents get a free night to do something fun as well! Price for each child is $25 for Facility Members, $50 for Program Members. Sign up at the front desk soon, space is limited!

Also, as a reminder, we have expanded our YKids hours! We now offer care on Monday evenings from 4:30-7:30PM and Sundays from 8:30AM-1PM.

Thank you for reading our November newsletter! If you have any questions about the programs listed here please contact us at 415.666.9622.

Sincerely,

Troy Kasner
Richmond District YMCA