Montgomery County Y News

YMCA Corner - Kai Swanson

by Kristi Potts on 04/26/17

YMCA Corner

Kai Swanson has been a member for over 10 years and would recommend it to anyone. Being able to choose between working out individually or joining any of the available Y Fitness Classes which are now free for members makes it accommodating for everyone. Exercise has always been important to her both physically and mentally.

“The YMCA for me has always been a great way to start my day. It offers a wide variety of activities for anyone who enjoys exercise and overall wellness. Our Y is a great place with a friendly, helpful atmosphere.” She said.

When dealing with life’s daily demands, it’s important that individuals have support they can lean on. Adults need help finding balance in life and managing their health. Children need safe environments where they’re nurtured and motivated to reach their full potential. Seniors need a place where they can be active and find camaraderie. Families need opportunities and places to connect and strengthen relationships with one another.

At the Montgomery County Family YMCA, we have something for everyone. The Y offers a unique combination of programs that improve health, nurture youth, and connect you to the community that you’ll only find at the Y. Programs include Boot Camp, Express Pump, Yoga, Chair Yoga, Aquacise, Lifestyle Splash, Swim Lessons, Adult & Youth Tennis Lessons, and Summer Day Camp to name a few.

For more information on how one can become a member, volunteer, donor, or simply involved with the Montgomery County Family YMCA, please stop in for a visit or tour of the YMCA, call the YMCA at 712-623-2161, visit the YMCA on Facebook, or the Y’s website at www.mcymca.com.

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West Bend Safety Grant to Help Soften our Bleachers Rough Edges

by Kristi Potts on 03/17/17

The Montgomery County Family YMCA recently received a $500 grant from the West Bend Community Foundation’s West Bend Mutual Insurance Company Charitable Fund.

West Bend Insurance, which is located in Wisconsin, provides the property and general liability coverage for the Montgomery County Family YMCA. West Bend Insurance has safety grants available to their customers. For more information on the services provided by West Bend Insurance go to their website at www.thesilverlining.com .

The $500 gift will be used to help place protective covering under the bleachers and side of the bleachers in the gym and cover up all exposed sharp edges with the bleachers. The Y hopes to have the project completed by summer, 2017.

For more information on how one can become a member, volunteer, donor, or simply involved with the Montgomery County Family YMCA, please stop in for a visit or tour of the YMCA, call 712-623-2161, or visit us on Facebook, or the Y’s website at www.mcymca.com.

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Results of the 4th Annual Shamrock Shuffle

by Kristi Potts on 03/13/17

The Montgomery County Family YMCA, Friends Of The Red Oak Trails and the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital coordinated the 4th Annual Shamrock Shuffle on March 11^th. This year’s event had over 30 participants who braved the cold weather to complete either the 5K event or the 1-mile Leprechaun Lap.

Presenting Sponsor of this year’s event was Metaling In Art with event sponsors being Fareway of Red Oak, Red Oak Country Club, Red Oak Glass & Awning and Allen E. Pohren.

The top overall finishers in the 5K were:

Youth Male – Baylor Bergren of Red Oak, IA 23:39

Adult Male – Nick Rengstorf of Red Oak 21:37

Adult Female – Dawn LeRette of Red Oak 26:58

Age Group Winners of 5K event:

Females

Ages 19 - 29 Liz Johnson of Red Oak 28:33

30 - 39 Megan Roenfeld of Malvern, IA 26:59

40 - 49 Chenoa Sunderman of Villisca, IA 48:35

50 - 59 Collen Moore of Clarinda, IA 48:35

Males

Ages 12 & under Grant Rogers of Griswold, IA 45:30

13 – 18 Adam Houser of Henderson, IA 27:00

19 - 29 Will Brown of Red Oak 26:56

30 – 39 Nick Rengstorf of Red Oak 21:37

40 - 49 Lee Freeman of Creston, IA 24:15

Attached:

Shuffle #1: Will Brown crossing the finish line of the Shamrock Shuffle 5K.

Shuffle #2: Dawn LeRette just finishes in front of Megan Roenfeld & Adam Houser in the Shamrock Shuffle 5K.

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March Business of the Month - Red Oak Bank Iowa

by Kristi Potts on 03/08/17

During the month of March, all Red Oak Bank Iowa employees and their

immediate families will receive a free one month membership to the YMCA. (DOES NOT APPLY TO CURRENT MEMBERS.)

You give so much to our community, it’s time for us to give back to you!

All you have to do is show us proof that you are a Red Oak Bank Iowa employee at the Front Desk to receive your free one-month pass.

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USTA Tennis Curriculum Taught to Local PE Teachers

by Kristi Potts on 03/07/17

Montgomery County Family YMCA Press Release (Red Oak, Iowa)
Tuesday, March 7th, 2017

The Montgomery County Family YMCA (Red Oak, Iowa) hosted a United States Tennis Association (USTA) event with the Iowa District trainer Jack Wardell from Carroll, Iowa.

The training event took place on Wednesday, March 1st, 2017 at the Wilson Gymnasium within the Montgomery County Family YMCA.

There were physical education teachers from the Shenandoah Community School District of Shenandoah, Iowa as well as three physical education instructors from the Red Oak Community School District at the event. Montgomery County Family YMCA's Tennis Teaching Professional Rudy Kinard of Red Oak, Iowa also attended the clinic.

The event, which was free, was designed to train elementary and secondary physical education teachers in using USTA developed curriculum for tennis units for schools. The curriculum is based on eight lesson units. Physical education and teaching tennis professionals are taught lead-up activities, terminology, and skills for the students to quickly learn the sport of tennis while having fun learning.

The Shenandoah and Red Oak Community School Districts for participating in the afternoon clinic at the YMCA will receive a $1,000 equipment grant to assist in purchasing tennis racquets, balls, and nets so the school instructors will have the material to go hand in hand with the learning units. The equipment grant was made possible by the USTA Iowa District, a grant they developed back in 2012. Assisting in the organization was John Blomstedt, Program Operational Manager of the Montgomery County Family YMCA and John Terpkosh, the Iowa Tennis Service Representative for the USTA Missouri Valley. John brought balloons and morning refreshments for YMCA staff and members to enjoy to show the USTA Missouri Valley’s appreciation for the partnership with the Montgomery County Family YMCA's tennis program and the home of the beautiful Carder Indoor Tennis Center.

The YMCA offers the opportunity to play tennis year-round for youth and adults of all skill levels with such programs as youth and adult tennis lessons, adult league play, youth and adult tournaments, youth and adult specialty clinics and summer youth lessons. There is also open tennis court rental time, member-free tennis on Sunday afternoons from November to March annually, and the YMCA’s expanded tennis memberships. Rudy Kinard coordinates the Summer Junior Tennis Lesson program and can be reached at 712-370-0224.

To learn more about the United States Tennis Association, Missouri Valley Tennis Association, and the Iowa Tennis District contact John Terpkosh, USTA Missouri Valley Program Manager / Park & Recreations Tennis Service Representative – Iowa at 913-967-9927. Tennis Court Improvement = Park Improvement = Community Improvement.

For more information on how you can become a member, or how you can donate to the YMCA’s Endowment program, please call Nick Zimmer, YMCA Executive Director at 712-623-2161 or stop in at the Montgomery County Family YMCA located at the beautiful Red Oak Legion Park, 101 East Cherry Street, Red Oak, Iowa or email Nick at nickz@mcymca.com.

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