October 2015 Newsletter - Chambersburg Memorial YMCA

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New Session Begins
Newkirk Pentathlon
Thanksgiving - Closed
Christmas - Closed
October 26th
October 31st
November 26th
December 25th
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WATER AEROBICS
INSTRUCTOR
The Y is looking for an energetic water
aerobics instructor to teach morning
exercise classes. Candidates must have
experience teaching water aerobics and
a passion for keeping active older adults
motivated to exercise. For more information
contact the Aquatics Director, Angi Johnson
at [email protected] or 717-263-8508.
Swim Lesson
Instructor
The YMCA is hiring swim instructors for
morning, evening, and weekend swim
lessons. For more information please
contact the Aquatics Director, Angi
Johnson at [email protected] or
717-263-8508.
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Employment Application
Lifeguards
The Y is seeking qualified lifeguards to
work various shifts. Lifeguards should
have current certifications plus CPR for
the professional rescuer certifications.
If interested in this position, please
contact Anthony Addlesberger at
717-263-8508 ext. 105 or email
[email protected].
Youth Counselor
The Y is hiring part-time staff for its Before &
After School program. Staff supervises youth,
as well as helps with homework, organizes gym
games and plans activities for children in grades
K-5. Applicants preferably have experience
with children, but those working on degrees in
education are encouraged to apply!
Hours are Monday through Friday from 6:00
a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Applicants can work all shifts or whichever
shifts correspond with their schedules.
Preschool
Teachers
The ARK Child Development Center is
seeking qualified assistant teacher
applicants. Contact Melanie Cook at
[email protected] or 717-446-0533
for more information.
MY Y IS EVERY Y
IN PENNSYLVANIA
Another great reason to belong to the YMCA!
The Y is for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We want you to
stay active and healthy, through spirit, mind, and body, wherever you travel in
Pennsylvania.
As a benefit of a YMCA membership, bring your membership card and photo ID and enjoy
free access to almost every Y in Pennsylvania.
So get out and explore Pennsylvania and stay connected to the Y!
To find a Y in your area visit ymca.net or use the Y Finder Mobile App.
Some restrictions may apply.
My Y is Every Y participants
must use their home branch
at least 50% of the time.
Please call or visit the
website of the Y you plan to
visit for schedules and to
confirm participation.
ymca.net
GOLF LEAGUE
Congratulations to Over the Hill with Dave Bradley & Jim Whitelock,
who captured the league Championship on Monday, August 17th
with 107.00 points.
Jim Whitelock
CHAMBERSBURG MEMORIAL YMCA GIFT CARDS
Dave Bradley
To read more about the Chambersburg YMCA’s Golf League, please click here.
If interested in participating in next year’s golf league, please contact
Chris Misner at 717-263-8508 or [email protected].
Support the Chambersburg
YMCA when you shop online
through AmazonSmile.
2015 SPRINT TRIATHLON
The 9th annual Chambersburg YMCA Sprint Triathlon was held on Saturday, September 26th. Well before sunrise volunteers
were busy setting up the transition area for the 35 athletes who were due to arrive in the early morning hours.
At 8 a.m. the swim heats began with the head timer signaling the start of the race. Over the next three hours, 35 men
and women ages 24 to 68 would swim 500 meters or yards, bike 16 miles of hilly country roads
and run 3.1 miles along McKinley Street and Stanley Avenue. All who began would finish the event
this year under beautiful skies.
The YMCA would like to congratulate Billy Dentler, the overall male winner, with a time of 1:22:34
and Audrey List, the overall female winner, with a time of 1:31:10. The YMCA would also like to
thank and congratulate all of those who participated in and completed this test of endurance.
Finally, it should not be overlooked that this race would not have been successful were it not for the more than 15
volunteers who gave up their Saturday morning to assist with this event. Thanks to each of you for your support of the
YMCA and these athletes.
Fitness FriendzY
Do you have a friend who would like to try the Y? How
about try out a fitness class or join you for a swim?
Well……..
October 26 through October 29, bring your B.F.F. (Best
Fitness Friend) to try out the Chambersburg YMCA for
FREE!
All participating members and guests will be entered
into a drawing for a prize.
**All guests must be accompanied by a Y member 18 years
of age or older during regular business hours and must
report to the Welcome Center or Program Center desk
upon arrival. For more information ask a Y staff member.
MAGIC AND
MORALITY
On October 12th, 13th
and 14th, Illusionist and
Youth Speaker David
Corn donated three
“Magic & Morality”
shows to the YMCA
After School Programs
at Fayetteville, Scotland
and the YMCA (including
the After School Teen Club). David’s program is based
out of Houston, Texas. He is visiting Chambersburg and
decided to reach out to see if he could help emphasize the
Y’s core values by presenting for our children. During his
show, David captured the children’s attention with various
magic tricks and used
those opportunities to
weave in lessons about
patience, obeying authority
and respect. A total of
125 children thoroughly
enjoyed the shows, and the
Y was happy to partner
with a group that works to
emphasize the values the Y
holds dear.
BIDDY BOOGIE
Fridays From 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
October 30th - December 11th
No Class November 27th
Ages 3-5
Member:$20.00
Non-Members$28.00
Location:
William K. Nitterhouse Family YMCA Program Center
756 S. Coldbrook Avenue, Chambersburg, PA
For more information, please contact Melanie Cook
at 717-446-0533 or [email protected].
TRICK - OR - TREATING
SAFETY TIPS
• Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short,
soft, and flexible.
• Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted
adult.
• Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see
you.
• Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before
eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat.
• Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and
others see you. Always WALK and don't run from house to house.
• Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before
bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation.
• Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established
crosswalks wherever possible.
• Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative
contact lenses.
• Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of
the road facing traffic to stay safe.
• Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked
vision, trips, and falls.
• Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats
made by strangers.
• Enter homes only if you're with a trusted adult. Only visit welllit houses. Don't stop at dark houses. Never accept rides from
strangers.
• Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flameresistant costumes.
Courtesty of the Centers for Disease Control
HELP SUPPLY
A BASIC NEED
The Chambersburg YMCA is collecting long
sleeve t-shirts to donate to our Sam’s
Program participants. Please help the Y
and the community by donating shirts that
are CASD Dress Code Compliant (striped or
solid, please no logos).
Please donate shirts by October 25th
TRAINING WITH
A PERSONAL TOUCH
ELLEN POE
GRANT SMITH
As part of the personal training
staff, I am pleased to say
that I am very excited about
continuing my fitness career
here at the Chambersburg
YMCA. Fitness has always been
second nature to me. I enjoy
the many different avenues
and connections it allows.
As with most things in life, I
believe the process of fitness
teaches us much more about who we are or can be than
just about lifting weights.
My name is Grant Smith;
I am a newly hired
Personal Trainer to the
Chambersburg
YMCA
fitness team. I have over
6 years of experience
training people of all ages
of which three years have
been certified through
W.I.T.S. I have a passion
for fitness and athletics
and my goal is to help
you obtain yours. Exercise is a journey and I want to
assist you in the right direction to achieve your ultimate
success. I completed my two year degree at Hagerstown
Community College, obtaining my A.S. in Health and
Physical Education as well as a Letter in Fitness.
Currently I am attending Shippensburg University,
completing my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a
double minor in Coaching and Exercise Science. If I were
to continue my education, I would pursue my Masters in
Sport Psychology.
Personal Trainer
My formal fitness career began roughly 6 years ago, as
I took a position of graduate assistant for the strength
and conditioning department for Frostburg State
University. This position allowed me to design strength
and conditioning programs for division III athletic teams,
primarily Women’s Basketball, Softball, Men’s Soccer and
Cheerleading. This position really solidified my passion for
fitness as a career. Following FSU, I worked as a personal
trainer within a private health club, training clients that
ranged in age and fitness levels. The differences between
each of my personal clients allowed me to really learn
how to incorporate progressions and regressions all while
pushing each individual on their fitness goals.
Though my life is heavily influenced by fitness and athletics,
I do enjoy other blessings of every day happenings. My
large and connected family keeps me busy, especially with
8 nieces and nephews. Lucy, my “active” dog, is another
type of adventure I thoroughly love. As an avid sports
fan, I enjoy keeping up to date on the Baltimore Orioles,
Washington Redskins, Washington Spirit and several
college basketball teams.
My career aspiration is to be a well-round fitness and
strength professional, who challenges athletes and
individuals to reach the goals they have set. I aim to be
a mentor and to help them become successful in all their
fitness endeavors. I am thrilled to have this opportunity at
your YMCA.
Personal Trainer
During my time at the University, I have been a leader on
the Track and Field team. I am currently the record holder
in the shot put for the indoor and outdoor seasons, as
well as the Hammer throw outdoors. God has blessed me
during the last 3 years with my throwing career as well
as my personal life. God has blessed me with 2 NJCAA
National Championships in the Shot put, 2 Division
two shot put All-American Honors, 4 PSAC men’s shot
put Champion awards, one PSAC men’s Hammer Throw
Champion award and PSAC Field MVP 2015 award. In
my personal life He has blessed me with my wife, Liz, in
December of 2014.
As a trainer I specialize in training athletes of all ages.
My goal in life is to own a gym, which is located just
outside of a major city, and train inner city athletes
and get them to college and away from the city life. My
athletic goals are to make the 2020 USA Olympic team
and World Championships teams in years to come.
A NEW WORKOUT
PARTNER
Maintaining a Healthy Pregnancy
In the past, women were urged
to avoid or cut down in physical
activity while pregnant. Today we
know differently, not only is it
okay but it has positive benefits.
Exercising during pregnancy
can help relieve stress, fight
gestational diabetes and may help
you have an easier pregnancy and
delivery. The American College
of Obstetrics and Gynecology
(ACOG), as well as the American
Society for Obstetrics and
Gynecology (ASOG), recommends that normally healthy
pregnant women may continue an already-established
exercise regimen. Here at the YMCA we have a few
individuals that are continuing their
exercise through pregnancy; Melissa
Seiders, Sarah Wilson and Cassie
Kennedy. Exercise is restricted for
some individuals and precautions
should be taken as the mother
progresses through her trimesters,
but if you confirm with your doctor
and listen to your body, you and
your new workout partner will gain
rewards through exercise in your
pregnancy.
INCLUSION:
IT’S FOR EVERYONE
The Chambersburg YMCA is proud to partner with
Healthways Prime, Healthways Silver Sneakers and
ASH Silver & Fit insurance programs.
HERE FOR OUR COMMUNITY
COLLABORATIONS FOR HEALTHY LIVING
For more information and to find out if you are eligible for any
of these programs, please call the phone number on the back of
your insurance card.
YMCA DIVING TEAM
When: November 9, 2015 - Early March 2016
Participants: YMCA Members Ages 6 - 18
Requirements: Front jump and dive off diving
board, pass a deep water swim test (Freestyle,
Backstroke and tread water for one minute)
SWIM LESSONS
session dates
October 26th - December 12th
For more information, view the program sheet
by clicking the icon below.
For more information, please contact Angi Johnson, Aquatic Director,
at [email protected] or at 717-263-8508.
HOMESCHOOL GYM - N - SWIM
Mondays from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Children who are homeschooled have access to the YMCA’s gyms and pools during this
time. Children between the ages of 5-8 must have a parent in the water with them
during the recreational pool time.
For additional information, please contact Angi Johnson at 717-263-8508 or [email protected].
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT
IT’S HOLIDAY CRUNCH TIME
The YMCA wants to motivate you to
stay active this holiday season with a
FREE program just for Y members.
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!
This Time With A Twist!