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Health & Fitness

Upcoming Events at the North Suburban YMCA

Watch this blog for weekly updates from the North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Road in Northbrook. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, or at http://nsymca.org.

The NSYMCA Summer Program Guide is now online!  Summer classes run from June 10 to August 18. Y members can begin early rate registration on May 18, non-members on May 25. Regular rates go into effect on June 1. To view the program guide and register online, visit www.nsymca.org.

Summer camp registration is filling up fast. The Y offers the widest range of day camp programs, with flexible schedules that work for every family. Transportation to afternoon camps from Northbrook summer schools is also available. Check out our camp program guide and download registration forms at www.nsymca.org, or contact Kathy Fielding, camp registrar, at kfielding@nsymca.org for more information.

The Y announces a fitness seminar and sample class designed for adults with autism and special needs, in partnership with Exercise Connection of Chicago. The program targets the unique fitness challenges of people with autism spectrum disorders and provides an introduction to healthy living skills to last a lifetime. The free information session and sample class will take place on May 30 from 4:30 to 5:30. Sample class size is limited to six participants, ages 18 and over; pre-registration for the class is required. To pre-register or learn more, contact Sari Glazebrook, sglazebrook@nsymca.org.

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The Y is proud to offer professional massage services from Align Wellness Center. Appointments are available for 25 minute or 55 minute sessions in our comfortable Health Center, adjacent to our adult locker rooms. Sign up for appointments at the Y front desk. Y members also qualify for Value Added Partner discounts on massages at Align’s office in Northbrook. Visit www.nsymca.org for more information and pricing.

Family Movie Night at the Y is a great way to kick back and relax together. Join us on the fourth Friday of every month at 6:30 for a kid-friendly movie, with free popcorn compliments of Sunset Foods. Our movie on May 24 will be “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” For more info, contact Shannon Cartier, scartier@nsymca.org

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Mark your calendar for the annual North Suburban School of Dance Recitals, to be held on June 9 at the Glenbrook North High School Center for the Performing Arts. Dancers in preschool through 2nd grade perform at noon, with older dancers taking the stage at 4:00pm. Admission is free with open seating. Glenbrook North High School is located at 2300 Shermer Road in Northbrook. For more information about dance programs at the NSYMCA, contact Joni Goldstein or Sally Tabatsalis at performingarts@nsymca.org.

Parents, please note: non-member guests under the age of 18 must have a signed waiver on file to use YMCA facilities. Please stop by the front desk for more information.

Do you have a child in half-day kindergarten? Enrich their experience with the Y’s Kindergarten Club extension program! Kindergarten Club creates a fun, full-day experience to support your child’s social and academic development. Morning or afternoon sessions are available, including transportation to/from public schools in Northbrook  as well as St. Norbert’s. Hot lunches, snacks, and even swim lessons are all included! Also, check out Y-Time, the NSYMCA’s afterschool program for grades K-5. Limited openings available in each program. For information, contact Shannon Cartier, scartier@nsymca.org, 847 272 7250 x. 1246.

The Y is the perfect place for your next special event. We have the facilities and expertise to make your event fun for everyone. Birthday Parties, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Corporate Parties/Meetings, Reunions – the Y has party packages to fit any need. Contact Julia Ivanchenko at jivanchenko@nsymca.org.

Looking for a great way to participate in the Y community? We are always in need of volunteers!  Openings are available for coaches, child care assistants, office assistants, and special events. Contact Vera Mayer at v_mayer@msn.com or Carol Sassorossi at csassorossi@nsymca.org for more information.

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