February 2008
Volume 2, Issue 2
OUR NEWS
Wilkes-Barre YMCA, 40 West Northampton Street
Phone: (570) 823-2191 www.wbymca.org
February Specials
Celebrating Valentines Day and Heart Month
Add your significant other to your membership and receive one free personal training session and 2 movie tickets and a dozen roses.
Offer runs from 2/1-2/28 and valid for all annual memberships only.
New Youth Fitness Program
This new program is for Ages 6-12. All Family and Single Parent Family and Youth memberships include free participation in our after school program. This program, which includes a physical activity and nutritional component, meets Mon-Thus 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. There is a reserved gym time for fun activities and designated times for basketball, Sportwall and swimming. Starting at Age 12, the youth member can have a teen orientation on all Wellness Center equipment, so they may able to use the equipment. Teens 12-15 must have a parent or guardian with them when working out on the equipment. You must register for this program at the front desk or call Linda at 823-2191 ext. 222
Wilkes-Barre Duathlon
The Wilkes-Barre Duathlon is a 3 mile run 16 mile bike and another 3 mile run through the city of Wilkes-Barre. The race will be held on Father’s Day, June 15th with a 7:30 a.m. start time on Public Square. Individual or Team registrations will be accepted. Volunteers are also needed on this day. So, if you’d like to volunteer your time, please let us know. For more information, call Nicky Pachucki at 823-2191 ext. 141.
Focus on the Kids
Programs designed for your children and the children of the Y.
•Presidents Day Holiday Camp: 2/15 and/or 2/18,
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. After and before care available. Ages 5-12, $20 per day for members and $25 per day for non members. For more details contact Nikki at 823-2191 Ext. 141
•Kids Night out: 1st Sat of each month, Ages 5-12, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. $8 Family Member, $12 Member, $15 Program Member. For more details contact Katia at 823-2191 Ext. 152
•Youth Soccer Clinic: Starts week of 1/28, 6 week session, Boys and Girls Ages 3-5, 45 minute sessions, Choose between, Mon 3:45 p.m., Thurs 6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m., Sat 10:45 a.m. For more details contact Nikki at 823-2191 Ext. 141
•Youth Indoor Soccer: Registration begins Jan 2, Ages 4-9
•Registration for Child Care: Feb. 4th- Registration for Parents of students who are currently enrolled can register for 2009/2009 school year.; Feb. 11th- Open Registration for Live Yers and pre-school for Sep 08-May 09
January Employee of the Month
Congratulations to our employee of the month, Denise Sokirka. Denise works in the childcare department and was nominated because she is trustworthy, dedicated, always there when you need her, willing to do anything, and help everyone, devoted to her job(11 years), dedicated to teaching children, always available to volunteer, and an inspiration to others. When you see Denise please congratulate her.
Is there a YMCA employee you would like to recognize for their service? Vote for The Employee of the Month at the ballot box on the 5th floor!!! For more info contact Linda at ext. 125