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Clean Week Closing Aug 8th-14th

by Kristi Potts on 07/13/16

Montgomery County Family YMCA Press Release (Red Oak, Iowa)
July 2016

The Montgomery County Family YMCA will be closed Monday, August 8th – 14th, 2016 for clean week. The Staff will be completing extensive deep cleaning of the YMCA and the outside grounds.  This is a yearly event that takes place to ensure the longevity of the Montgomery County Family YMCA facility.  The YMCA will re-open on Monday, August 15th, 2016 at its normal time of operations of 5 a. m.

To learn more about the YMCA one can stop in for a tour of the facility located at the beautiful Red Oak Legion Park, 101 East Cherry Street, Red Oak, Iowa, phone the YMCA at 712-623-2161, visit the YMCA on Facebook, or our website at www.mcymca.com.  

New Safety Equipment

by Kristi Potts on 06/28/16

Montgomery County Family YMCA Press Release (Red Oak, Iowa)
Tuesday, June 28th, 2016.

The Montgomery County Family YMCA will receive a $600 grant from the Redwoods Group Foundation for $1,000 worth of aquatic safety or facility improvements.

The YMCA received information in late May from the Redwoods Foundation that the YMCA’s mid March grant to the foundation was approved for $600 of facility and safety enhancement items.

 The $600 will be used for a new plastic guard stand, three new rescue tubes for the lifeguards, a new updated first aid kit and a new updated American Red Cross Lifeguarding instructor manual and DVD for new updated material coming in July, 2016. Thus, the YMCA will have just some slight expenses to be able to have these items for our facility and safety  enhancements of our patrons and staff.

The Redwoods Group is a commercial specialty insurance organization and has their own foundation to help make grant awards like this to requesting clients of which the Montgomery County Family YMCA is a client of The Redwoods Group. The Redwoods Group and Foundation offices are located in Morrisville, North Carolina.  The Redwoods Group and Foundation is committed to safety.

The Montgomery County Family YMCA wishes to thank The Redwoods Group & Foundation for the wonderful grant program in place and their assistance to providing the best safety practices possible for our patrons, volunteers, and staff at the Montgomery County Family YMCA.

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, visit us on Facebook, or the Y’s website at www.mcymca.com.

Father's Day Drawing Winner!

by Kristi Potts on 06/20/16

Montgomery County Family YMCA Press Release (Red Oak, Iowa)
Monday, June 20th, 2016 

The Father’s Day Drawing winner of a 30 piece crescent socket wrench set valued at $60 was Jason Chambers of Red Oak who was entered by Lorrie Chambers. This gift was made available by UFMC Hardware/ Lumber and Pet Store located at 203 West Oak Street in Red Oak, IA and the Montgomery County Family YMCA. Raffle is available to members of the Montgomery County Family YMCA only. 

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, or visit the YMCA on Facebook, or the Y’s website at www.mcymca.com.

June 2016 Newsletter

by Kristi Potts on 06/14/16

THIS IS YOUR Y
MONTGOMERY COUNTY

FAMILY YMCA

June 2016

HEALTHY KIDS DAY

The Montgomery County Family YMCA celebrated Healthy Kid’s Day on Wednesday, May 11th with nutritional snacks, a run around the upstairs track, and fun activities with kids from the community. Danielle Gilliland, who will be the director for the Summer Day Camp kids program at the Y, showed kids how much sugar was in popular drinks and healthier alternatives while Jazzercise instructor Lisa Smith led the kids through some workout routines and hula hoop games.

 

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT UPDATE
JAN BURNISON

The drawing for the Montgomery County Family YMCA’s Mother’s Day prizes was held Friday, May 6th at Noon. 

The winner was Jan Burnison of Red Oak who is a devoted Montgomery County Family YMCA member whose name was submitted by family. The gift package included: a Boulevard 22 oz. French Fields Candle and a Pure Factory Shea Butter Hand Cream Lime Sugar Collection from the Pudgy Pumpkin Patch.

Sponsors for the Mother’s Day drawing were: Pudgy Pumpkin Patch, located at 512 N. 4th St. in Red Oak and the Montgomery County Family YMCA.

 

VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH
BASEBALL COACHES


The YMCA would like to thank Tony Gurney, Richard Fisher & Mick Fisher for their time and dedication in teaching kids the sport of baseball.

 We would also like to thank the various parents and volunteers that helped during practice; your help is invaluable.

 Heroes are made every day at the Y…

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The current summer volunteer opportunities at the Y are:

· Junction Day’s Parade  - Saturday, June 25th, 2016, meet at the YMCA at 9:15 a.m. to get lined up by 9:30 a.m. in front of the Red Oak High School. The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. 

· July Can/Bottle Month - Meet at the Rotary/ Optimist Club Can/Bottle Shed just northeast of the  Fareway Grocery parking lot to clean out the shed and take the boxes and bags of cans/bottles to the Red Oak Redemption Center at 8:15 a.m. on the following dates: July 2nd, July 9th, July 16th, July 23rd & July 30th, 2016. All proceeds benefit the YMCA’s annual campaign.

· County Fair Bingo - Friday, July 15th, 2016 at the Gold Fair Building. Give out prizes and call bingo numbers. Shifts 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.,12:45 p.m.- 2:15 p.m., and 2:15 p.m.- 4 p.m. are available. The YMCA sponsors this event annually.

· YMCA annual maintenance clean week – August 8th – 12th, 2016. If anyone would like to help with yard work, cleaning inside, painting etc., anytime during 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

For more information on how you can help, please call Nick Zimmer at 712-623-2161 ext. 13, e-mail him at execdir@mcymca.com, or stop by the Montgomery County Family YMCA, located in the beautiful Red Oak Legion Park at 101 East Cherry Street, Red Oak IA.

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

The Annual Campaign is designed so that everyone in Montgomery County and the area has access to vital community/ area programs and resources that support youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

 The Montgomery County Family YMCA has raised $38,901.27 so far.

TENNIS CENTER
PROJECT

The Carder Tennis Center has become a regional attraction for adult, youth, family, high school, and college play over the years, but in order to maintain the same level of excellence we must make changes!

Some changes include:

· Energy and cost efficient LED Lighting
· New tennis nets
· Repainting of the tennis courts in the current ATP blue professional court colors
· New ten and under court lines to increase Junior Tennis playability and family playability.

 

We are working on local, county, regional, and even national grants and have already raised over $119,222.88 for the facility Enhancement.

To learn more about how you can support the Y’s cause, please contact Nick Zimmer, Executive Director at 712-623-2161 or execdir@mcymca.com. 

Attention: YMCA Members & Guests

The YMCA’s Indoor Tennis Courts are currently closed

 The tennis courts are being repainted as the final phase of our $115,000 Indoor Tennis Center Facility Enhancement project.

 We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Thank you,
The Y Staff 

Did you know that you can contribute to our Montgomery County Family YMCA using AmazonSmile when you make purchases?

The link to the account is: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/42-1433436

Thank you for any support you give to our YMCA through this program.

 MEMBER AQUATICS CLASSES

The YMCA Board approved at the April Board meeting that effective June 1st, 2016, YMCA members will no longer have to pay a monthly or punch card charge for the Aquacise & Senior Splash classes. This policy will also apply to any new water aerobic classes added in the future.

Aquacise meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 am and Lifestyle Splash  meets Tuesday and Thursday at 9 am. Non-members will still have to pay the class or punch card fees.

SCHILDBERG GRANT

The Montgomery County Family YMCA of Red Oak, Iowa recently received a $2,000 grant from the E.F. & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation from Greenfield, Iowa.

The grant will assist the YMCA with Indoor Tennis Facility Enhancements that have and will continue to take place this late spring and into early summer. The project has consisted of installation of new LED indoor tennis center lighting, repainting the tennis courts at the end of May, new tennis nets and painting ten and under tennis lines for more youth and family tennis play.

The Schildberg Construction Company of Greenfield, Iowa was founded in 1936 by a great husband and wife team, E.F. and Sylvia Schildberg. The couple valued hard work, honesty, loyalty and desire to help others. The company prospered over the years. E.F. and Sylvia always gave a great share of credit for their success to their employees and customers.

On September 30, 1986, fifty years after the founding of the Schildberg Construction Company, the Schildberg Foundation was created by Sylvia Schildberg as an expression of appreciation to the people of this area. The purpose of the Foundation is to give financial assistance to non-profit, charitable, educational or other causes that better the human condition and encourage community betterment.  It was Sylvia’s hope that in helping others the ultimate reward would be for that same dedication to be passed on to future generations.

To learn more about the E. F. & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation one can contact the foundation office in Greenfield, Iowa at 515-743-2131.

ANNUAL LOCKERS
AVAILABLE

Tired of lugging that heavy gym bag back and forth?  Want to be able to go directly from the Y to work or other activities? 

Consider purchasing a locker!

Lockers in the Men’s/Boy’s Locker Room, Women’s/Girl’s Locker Room, and Family Locker Room can be rented annually for only $60 for the medium lockers and $90 for the large lockers. 

So forget the hassle of remembering your swim suit, shampoo, sneakers, etc. and see someone at the front desk today!

LETTER OF
THE MONTH

 

GOLF

GIVE

WE’RE MORE THAN A GYM.
WE’RE A CAUSE.

STAY & PLAY

The Red Oak Stay & Play Package is something special for all! This program has been designed to bring tourism into Red Oak and to “Stay & Play” in Red Oak.

For only $99+ applicable taxes, (double occupancy) you will enjoy:

• One (1) Night stay at the Red Coach Inn
• $10 Food Voucher at the Red Coach Restaurant

· Voucher for your choice of indoor tennis, golf or 2 tickets to a performance at the Wilson Performing Arts Center.

 

This is a $200 package for only $99 and a great opportunity to invite friends, family, plan a business retreat, or maybe plan your own little local getaway. 

Visit www.redcoachredoak.com or call 1-800-544-6002 for details & reservations! **

**Advance Reservations required. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply

JAZZERCISE SUMMER SPECIAL


Join Jazzercise for the entire summer for only $119 with no EFT commitment! Offer valid 5/21/2016 - 6/20/2106 for new customers or those who have not attended in 6 months or longer. Full payment required at time of registration. Membership valid through 8/31/2016. Other restrictions may apply. Visit with instructors Lisa Smith or Sandy Hansen at the Y for more details or visit http://jazzercise.com/summerpass .

 SUMMER HOURS

Monday-Friday         5:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday       8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday                    Closed

*FACILITY HOURS DO NOT 
REFLECT POOL HOURS.

ACTIVITIES

Coed Preschool T-Ball May 28 - June 25
Lifeguard Class June 2, 3, & 4
Summer Day Camp June 6 - August 5
Kindergarten Coed T-Ball June 6 - June 29
Jr. High Fitness Class June 25

Ongoing Programs

 

Private Swim Lessons
Aquacise
Lifestyle Splash
Early Risers Boot Camp
Jazzercise
Tumbling
Martial Arts
Adult Tennis Lessons
Youth Tennis Lessons
Yoga
Express Pump

 

Registration forms are located in the lobby information kiosk and online at www.mcymca.com. 

VOLUNTEER

Volunteering is something that EVERYONE can do! Let us help you find a way to share your time, talent, and treasure.

VOLUNTEER IN 3 EASY STEPS:

STEP 1 - Find a volunteer opportunity that you are interested in and contact the appropriate Y staff.

STEP 2 - Complete a volunteer application form at the YMCA’s Front Desk or on our website www.mcymca.com.

STEP 3 - Show up and make a difference!

The Y Would Like To Thank Our Newsletter Sponsors!

 

"Our Lifeguards – Your Safety" A letter from our Executive Director

by Kristi Potts on 05/26/16

May 2016
To: YMCA Patrons
From: Nick Zimmer, YMCA Executive Director
Re: Our Lifeguards – Your Safety

On behalf of Montgomery County Family YMCA, we greatly appreciate you being a member or a guest at our facility.

In regards to your use of the facility, the YMCA staff prides itself on being safety first in all areas at all times of the facility. This is especially true of the Wilson Aquatics Center.

Our on-duty lifeguard’s primary responsibility is the safety of all patrons that are using either our pool or hot tub. The lifeguards need to have their full attention on the pool & hot tub when patrons are present.
With that in mind, we are seeking your assistance in regards to the lifeguards. We ask all pool patrons to limit their conversations with the lifeguards to a brief greeting or if needing a quick answer to a question. The lifeguards cannot give the full attention needed to all pool patrons if they are caught up in a detailed conversation. We also ask that if you need equipment for your swim or workout plan, that you retrieve it and replace it when finished. This may seem like a small task, but studies show that a drowning can take place in less than four seconds. Our guards need to be solely focused on their task of watching the pool.
We are continually working with the lifeguarding staff to make sure that your safety is our number one priority through monthly in-service meetings and ongoing training.

By working together, we are giving ourselves the opportunity to have the safest pool facility in our region.