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Yoga For A Cure!
Date: Sunday October 27th, 2019
Time: 1-3 pm at the Hobart YMCA
Donation: $10.00 per person
Benefiting the Hobart YMCA and The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Registration online & at the Hobart Family YMCA.
Or in person the day of the event
Event will include door prizes.
Students are asked to bring a Yoga mat and water bottle.
St. Mary Medical Center’s Women’s Diagnostic Center and Therapy Services will provide information on breast cancer symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, as well as lymphedema therapy and oncology rehabilitation therapy.
Come out and Fight Breast Cancer, and Enjoy an Amazing Pink Afternoon at the Hobart YMCA!
Be An Upstander!
October is National Bullying Awareness Month
Bullying is a key social issue that impacts many kids and their ability to reach their full potential. Whether the bullying is physical, verbal or online, those who are bullied can suffer negative effects, including depression, poor performance in school, physical illness and increased risk for suicide.
Everyone involved with young people has a role to play in preventing this damaging behavior. One way you can help prevent bullying is by becoming an “upstander” – someone who recognizes when bullying is happening and safely works to stop it.
Promoting positive behaviors like being an upstander can be art of the solution to bullying. At the Y, modeling positive behaviors is foundation to everything we do. Our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility form the roots of our work, helping young people become the change makers our communities need to become stronger.
YMCAs nationwide work hard every day to provide safe spaces for children to grow and thrive. This is part of our commitment to helping develop and activate young people so they can transform communities today and in the future.
Three Actions Anyone Can Take to Prevent Bullying
1.) Treat Other Kindly & With Respect
2.) Interrupt & report Bullying Incidents
3.) Show support for the Bullied Person
Ways You Can Help Prevent Bullying
Any caring adult—parents, school staff, child care workers and others—can help prevent bullying incidents. This is what you can do, according to StopBullying.gov:
- Help kids understand bullying. Talk about what bullying is and how to stand up to it safely. Tell kids bullying is unacceptable. Make sure kids know how to get help.
- Keep the lines of communication open. Check in with kids often. Listen to them. Know their friends, ask about school, and understand their concerns.
- Encourage kids to do what they love. Special activities, interests, and hobbies can boost confidence, help kids make friends, and protect them from bullying behavior.
- Model how to treat others with kindness and respect.
The Tyler Clementi Foundation also has a number of ways individuals and entire communities can prevent bullying, such as the Million Upstander Movement Opens a new window and the #Day1 campaign Opens a new window.
Bullying Statistics
- 28% of U.S. students in grades 6–12 have experienced bullying.
- 20% of U.S. students in grades 9–12 have experienced bullying.
- 9% of students in grades 6–12 experienced cyberbullying.
- 15% of high school students (grades 9–12) were electronically bullied in the past year.
- 55.2% of LGBTQ students experienced cyberbullying.
- 30% of young people admit to bullying others in surveys.
- 70.6% of young people say they have seen bullying in their schools.
- 70.4% of school staff have seen bullying.
- 62% witnessed bullying two or more times in the last month and 41% witness bullying once a week or more.
Source: Tyler Clementi Foundation
For more statistics and research, go to StopBullying.gov
Preschool Fundraiser
Join us for our Spirit Night Fundraiser at Red Robin! Join us for a tasty dinner fundraiser – All are welcome!
When? October 15th from 4-8 PM
Where? Hobart Red Robin
2465 Southlake Mall
Merrillville, IN, 46410
How does it work? Present this email or promotional flyer to your server at the Hobart Red Robin location between 4-8 pm; Enjoy a yummy meal and your loved ones and Red Robin will give 20% of fundraising sales* back to our Hobart Y Preschool – Yay!
*Excludes alcohol sales and tax.
Annual Bowl-A-Thon
SATURDAY, NOV. 23rd, 2019 at HOBART LANES
Individual bowlers are welcome!! $25 per person – 3 games total!
Enjoy an event with family & friends while bowling for a great cause! The proceeds of this event will benefit the Hobart Family YMCA 2019 Annual Campaign. Funds from our Annual Campaign are used to help build up our community through scholarship memberships (for those who qualify), provide targeted programs for children, families, and seniors!
It’s easy to get involved – Download or grab a Team Packet from the Y, recruit five (5) other energetic people like yourself for a super team of six (6) bowlers dedicated to raising funds for the Y AND have a GREAT time doing it! Enjoy music, prizes, 50/50 raffle, NFL squares, gift basket raffles & TURKEYS for TURKEYS XXX gobble, gobble – a Hobart Y Bowl-A-Thon tradition!
The Entry Fee is $50 a team and then you are set to begin securing charitable contributions from friends, family, neighbors, other sponsors, etc! The goal is to have each team raise a minimum of $600. Be sure to reserve your team lane early & turn in your entry fee to the Hobart YMCA by Saturday, November 2nd, 2019.
We will be bowling by “No Tap” rules. Nine (9) pins down on first roll will count the same as a strike. All games will be played by the “NO TAP” rules. “NO TAP” may increase scores somewhat and will help move the game along, giving time for each bowler to complete 3 games.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd AT HOBART LANES!
Team Entry: $50
Team Charitable Minimum Goal: $600
Check-In: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Bowling Starts: 1:00 pm
Promote your brand while strengthening your community – Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Perfect Game Sponsor – $1,000
Includes entry and donation fees for one team of six bowlers from your organization or business; custom sponsor listing banner placed at event; promotion of your business by DJ throughout the evening; ability to distribute promotional items from your business. Contact Aimee at asantos@hobartymca.org to organize your sponsorship!
Turkey Sponsor – $500
Includes custom sponsor listing banner placed at event; promotion of your business or organization by DJ throughout the event; ability to distribute promotional items from your business. Contact Aimee at asantos@hobartymca.org to organize your sponsorship!
Strike Sponsor – $250
Includes custom sponsor banner listing placed at event. Contact Aimee at asantos@hobartymca.org to organize your sponsorship!
Lane Sponsor – $100
Includes a lane at the event named after you or your business. Custom sponsor listing banner placed at event
Spare Sponsor
Donate any amount of prizes or goodies in a gift basket to be raffled at the event.
Revised 9/27/19
You’ve Got Bowl-A-Thon Questions, We’ve Got Answers!
The Hobart Family YMCA Bowl-a-Thon is back, and this year it’s bigger and better than ever before.
The Bowl-a-Thon allows our YMCA to continue our critical work serving the City of Hobart with programs and services focusing on Youth Development, Healthy Living & Social Responsibility. As our second largest annual fundraising event, the Bowl-a- Thon keeps the Y’s services available to those who need it most. This year, we’re aiming to raise a record-breaking $10,000, and we need your help
Grab 5 pals and sign up to show off your bowling skills! Or you can support a great cause by pledging toward an existing team or bowler!
We’ve compiled this handy list of Frequently Asked Questions, but reach out to us anytime at asantos@hobartymca.org if we can help in any way to get you and your teams set up to be the best and happiest Y bowlers and fundraisers ever!
When and where is the Bowl-a-Thon?
The Bowl-A-Thon will be held on Saturday, November 23rd, 2019; 99 S Hobart Rd, Hobart, IN 46342. Check in is from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm and the bowling begins at 1:00 pm.
So… why exactly are we bowling?
Every November, we host our Annual Bowl-A-Thon — this fundraising tradition for over 50 years! These events allow us to have fun connecting with community while raising funds so we can continue to serve our neighbors in need. Bowl; fund Y
scholarship program; build our community. It’s that simple.
I’m in! How do I sign up?
It’s easy to get involved – Snag a Team Packet from the Y Welcome Center, recruit five (5) other energetic people like yourself for a super team of six (6) bowlers dedicated to raising funds for the Y AND have a GREAT time doing it!
Is there a fee to sign up as a bowling team?
There is a registration fee of $50 per team that we encourage you to pay early to reserve your team lane.
Is there a deadline for registration?
Yes, please turn in your entry fee with team captain agreement to the Hobart YMCA by Saturday, November 2nd, 2019. There are only 16 lanes available and we will do our best to make sure we accommodate everyone who wants to join us!
What are the requirements for a bowling team captain?
- Recruiting five (5) other energetic people to form a super team dedicated to raising funds for the Y, and having a great time doing
- Turn in your team commitment sheets and $50 entry fees to the Hobart YMCA by Saturday, November 2nd,
- Motivate members of your team including yourself, to secure donations from friends, relatives, etc. The team goal is a minimum of $600.00 ($100 per team member.) Let your team know you are bowling to raise funds for the YMCA. Ask them to donate a specific amount, $5, $10, $20 or more – Every bit helps!
- Accept the prospects donations and record the transaction on your pledge sheet(s).
- Be sure each team member brings their pledge sheets and collected money to the Bowl- A-Thon. Turn in all pledge sheet(s) and donations and you are done!
- Have fun!
How many people can be on a bowling team?
Each lane can accommodate 6 people, so we encourage teams to not have more than 6 people per lane who plan to bowl, if they want their score recorded. If you don’t mind not having your score totaled up and want to participate in the fun come on by!
What are team member responsibilities?
- Agree to solicit donations totaling at least $100 from friends and associates. Please request Paid in Advanced donations. Ask them to donate a specific amount, $5, $10, $20 or more – Every bit helps!
- Accept the prospect’s donation and record the transaction on your pledge
- Bring your pledge sheets and collected donations to the Bowl-A-Thon, Thursday, November 15th, 2018, 6:30 pm at Cressmoor
- Have fun!
When should I turn in my donations?
You may bring in donations anytime to our Welcome Center staff during normal business hours. We will also collect donations by cash, check or debit/credit card onsite at the event. You can also email Aimee at asantos@hobartymca.org with donation and payment questions.
Who should the donation checks be made out to?
Checks need to be made out to “Hobart Family YMCA.”
How many games do we bowl?
Three (3).
How are the bowling games played?
We will be bowling by “No Tap” rules. Nine (9) pins down on first roll will count the same as a strike. All games will be played by the “NO TAP” rules. “NO TAP” may increase scores somewhat and will help move the game along, giving time for each bowler to complete 3 games.
What happens if I’m a bad bowler?
We embrace ALL our bowlers, regardless of bowling skill! Neither your fundraising nor your importance in building power through funding is connected to your bowling score. Bring on all the gutter balls you’ve got — we’ll still be cheering you on!
I can’t attend the Bowl-a-Thon event, but still want to fundraise for the Y! Can I still participate?
YES, PLEASE! We’d love those who want to support the Y and its mission to participate in fundraising, even if you can’t join us in at the Bowl-A-Thon! We are also offering sponsorship opportunities. We are also, always accepting donations to help fund our Y. You can donate online or here at the Y with the Welcome Center.
Please share these FAQs with your teammates, friends, and anyone interested in the Bowl-a-Thon. And as always, reach out to us at asantos@hobartymca.org if you have any questions or suggestions for how to make this event an even bigger success!
31 Day Fitness Challenge
Join us for a fun, healthy living challenge! Our 31 Day Challenge is a sure way to FALL into healthful habits while getting fit. There is no way to get lost in your fitness goals – TOGETHER we’ll make our way through the fitness journey maze!
How it works:
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Sign up! There is a sign-up sheet located at the front entrance of our Y next to the red maze.
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Each member signed up will be associated with a numerical game piece, in the order they signed up in.
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Example: Rebekah signed up first her game piece number is #1, Amanda signed up second her game piece number is #2.
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Every workout at the Y counts; We have group fitness classes both on land and in the pool, open gym, open swim and the Wellness Center
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Don’t forget to scan in!
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Move your game piece one space each day you workout
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Sweaty Selfie Wednesday workouts you can move an extra space – be sure to post your selfie on your favorite social media; tag our Y and use the hashtags #ymcacornmaze #hobartymca
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Sundays are double days – move forward two spaces
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Challenge runs October 1st – 31st. Winner will have their Hobart Family YMCA membership dues waived December 2019. Let’s have fun, challenge ourselves, make positive connections & FALL into a better version on us with each accomplished goal!
Let your children learn, grow and thrive with us!
The Hobart Family YMCA Developmental Preschool offers such incredible programs for both their 3 year class and Pre-K class. My husband and I first discovered this program over five years ago when looking for a school for our daughter (who is now in second grade). We were nervous about finding a school that offered what we were looking for. When we came across the YMCA program, it was a no-brainer to enroll her. The fact that they have an open door policy is great!
It helped us with the nerves of leaving our little in someone else’s care. Parents are not only able, but encouraged to participate and help out in class throughout the school year. It’s so fun to take part in class parties, volunteer to read to the class, or help the teachers with a project. An added bonus is the fact that swimming is incorporated into the curriculum and again, parents are encouraged to get in the pool with their child.
Our daughter learned so much in her first year in the pre-school, that we put basically no thought into enrolling her into the Pre-K class. The teachers take many different approaches to teaching and make learning super fun for their students. By the time our daughter finished the Pre-K program, we knew that she was more than ready to start Kindergarten. Her teachers had taught her what she needed to know and more!
And the preschool graduation they have, THE CUTEST! We were so impressed with the YMCA Preschool while our daughter was there, that we chose them again for our son. He is currently in his second year at the Y Preschool enrolled in the Pre-K program and loving it! He’s learning a lot, making new friends, and looks forward to going to school. I would highly recommend the Hobart Family YMCA Preschool to any parent looking for a school for their child. Our expectations were not only met but far exceeded!
– Amanda Cook
Pumpkins in the Pool!
Saturday, October 19th. 2019
Let’s start a new fall tradition with a swim and pumpkin picking in our “floating pumpkin patch.” Then after a splashing good pumpkin picking time we’ll head over to the intergen room to paint and decorate a pumpkin together.
Children under 42″ in height are required to accompanied with a parent/guardian in the pool.
Four time slots to choose from! Saturday, October 19th. 2019
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1:00 – 1:30 pm
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1:30 – 2:00 pm
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2:00 – 2:30 pm
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2:30 – 3:00 pm
Member Rate: $10 per child
Non-Member Rate: $20 per child
Register Online!
Safe Sitter® Class Offered at the Hobart Family YMCA!
We will be hosting our next Safe Sitter® class on Saturday, August 24th, 2019 here at the Hobart Family YMCA!
Course content includes:
- Safety Skills: Indoor safety, outdoor safety, online safety, and personal safety.
- Child Care Skills: Child development, child care routines (including diapering practice), and behavior management.
- First Aid & Rescue Skills: Injury prevention, injury management, and choking rescue. CPR is an optional component.
- Life & Business Skills: Screening jobs, setting fees, and greeting employers.
The Hobart Family YMCA presents Safe Sitter® a medically accurate program that teaches boys and girls ages 11 and up how to handle emergencies when caring for children. This class teaches safe and nurturing childcare techniques, behavior management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies.
RESPONSIBILITY
When you accept a babysitting job, you accept the responsibility for a child’s life. Taking a Safe Sitter® class will help prepare you to be a more responsible babysitter and you will have FUN! Register TODAY and learn to rescue a choking child, change a diaper, practice mock 911 calls and learn how to screen babysitting jobs to decide when to accept and when to refuse! SAFETY FIRST!
CLASS INFORMATION
The next Safe Sitter® class will be held on SATURDAY, August 24th, 2019 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
This class includes:
• Safe Sitter® Manual
• Completion Card
• Pencil
• Important Numbers Sticky Note Pad
PLEASE BRING YOUR LUNCH AND MONEY FOR A SOFT DRINK. A light snack will be provided.
AGES
This course is designed for young teens ages 11 & up.
CLASS FEE
$35 for Members
$45 for Non-Members
Scholarships are available based on financial needs.
Family Night at Deep River Water Park!
SOLD OUT! 7/31/19 10:05 AM
This event is open to all…members AND non-members…until tickets sell out.
Hobart Y Family Night at Deep River Water Park will be on Wednesday, July 31st, 2019 from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm.
You may begin entering the park at 5:00 pm – but, the private event will not begin until 6:30 pm. All guests must stay out of water attractions from 5:45 pm – 6:30 pm. Get your tickets now – only 2,000 tickets available!
Only 12 months and under are free. 1 years old and up will need a ticket to enter the park.
All guests must wear a park provided wrist band, in order to stay in the park after closing to the general public. Alcoholic beverages are not available or permitted in the park. All coolers are subject to inspection.
In order to be admitted into the park each guest must have a special admission ticket provided by the Hobart Family YMCA. To purchase a tickets please come into the Hobart Family YMCA during our normal operating hours. Monday – Friday 5:00 am. – 9:00 pm.; Saturday 7:00 am. – 5:00 pm.; Sunday 9:00 pm. – 5:00 pm.
For additional questions please contact Aimee at asantos@hobartymca.org
