YMCA OPEN HOUSE – SATURDAY, JANUARY 10
This Saturday, bring the whole family to your local YMCA for a day of fun and festivities – free and open to the public. From 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. there will be family activities, free workout classes, tours, great prizes from Jamba Juice and much more. 
Be one of the first 50 people at each branch to join or upgrade your YMCA membership and receive “Get Real Weight Management,” a comprehensive 4-week program to help you develop safe and healthy eating habits. Valued at $200!
MEMBERSHIP FOR ALL – IT’S
YOUR YMCA
Beginning this month, the YMCA of Honolulu will launch “Membership For All,” an island-wide membership, based on your family’s household income. Membership For All makes the YMCA affordable and accessible to everyone in the community, and provides a place where individuals and families can develop healthier lifestyles while strengthening family bonds. After all, it’s your YMCA and you belong here. Click for details.
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2009 STRONG COMMUNITIES ANNUAL
SUPPORT CAMPAIGN
Your gift will make an even bigger impact in 2009. Locally, 90 cents of every dollar is used to support life-enriching activities and programs for children and families in need. We ask for your help in keeping our YMCA open and accessible to all in order to build a stronger and healthier community. Real change is happening at the YMCA of Honolulu. Donate to the 2009 Strong Communities Annual Support Campaign, which kicks off at the end of this month. Mahalo for your support!
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EXPERIENCE SWIMMING LESSONS – THE YMCA WAY
Learning to swim at the YMCA is more than just stroke development. It’s about water safety, skill development and fun for everyone. At the YMCA, aquatics includes group and individual swim lessons for all ages, water safety, water exercise, lifeguard certification, and now YMCA swim teams! Our programs are about building friendships, developing self-esteem and creating positive experiences that will last a lifetime. Be a part of it all and experience swim lessons the YMCA way.
CHALLENGE YOURSELF – JOIN A YMCA SWIM TEAM
YMCA branches across Oahu are now forming new swim teams for children 6 – 18 years old. Our teams are devoted to providing a positive and memorable experience for the swimmers. In addition to teaching proper swimming skills, we aim to develop good sportsmanship, team spirit, and healthy minds and bodies. For prerequisites, meet schedules and branch contacts, go to YMCA Aquatics.
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FOR YMCA MEMBERS – MORE THAN
JUST WALKING
Combine healthy walking with fun in downtown Honolulu or at Maunawili Falls. On January 17, join the Nuuanu YMCA Walk Club as they check out the Honolulu arts scene, including the Hawai‘i State Art Museum and the Arts at Mark’s Garage. On the same day, the Windward YMCA will take members on a special nature hike to Maunawili Falls. For times and meeting locations, go to the “Events” section on the YMCA website.
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SILVER&FIT® BEGINS IN JANUARY
Also beginning this month, Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage members will enjoy an exciting new fitness program called Silver&Fit. Eligible members can receive a free YMCA membership with access to cardiovascular equipment, free weights and weekly fitness classes designed specifically for Silver&Fit members. Click to register or call the toll-free member services hotline at 877.427.4788.
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SUCCEED WITH HEALTHPASS
When is the last time you took an inventory of your health and lifestyle? Now you can with HMSA’s HealthPass, a health promotion and prevention program for eligible HMSA members. Health screening appointments are available at the Leeward YMCA every Wednesday from 7:00 - 11:00 a.m. Click for details and call 432-9220 for appointments.
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WHERE WILL YOUR CHILDREN BE THIS SPRING AND SUMMER?
During school breaks, children and teens need a safe, stimulating and fun place to be. That’s the YMCA! For the upcoming Spring intersession in March and the YMCA summer fun programs, children and teens will have an opportunity to participate in arts & crafts, sports, team building, dramatic play, enrichment, character building and more at branches across the island and at YMCA Camp H.R. Erdman on the North Shore. To receive timely registration information, send your email address to www.ymcahonolulu.org/subscribe.
Send us your updated email address at www.ymcahonolulu.org/subscribe and receive a YMCA gift as a
thank you!
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