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Brickyard Run Sponsorship Opportunities!

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Hello!

On Thursday, July 4 2019, we will host the 39th Annual Brickyard Run, our largest fundraiser of the year.

We’d like to invite you to help our efforts go even farther with you, or your company, as our official corporate sponsor.

In this role, your business would provide a sponsorship at one of our three levels, Red, White or Blue, and in turn, we would promote your company as the event’s official sponsor. Alternatively, your team could provide giveaways for our runners, in your role as a Star Sponsor.

With you by our side at this upcoming event, we are sure to achieve this season’s fundraising goal and serve our community well.

If you or your company are interested in being our official event sponsor, please reach out to us at asantos@hobartymca.org. We can’t wait to hear back from you!

Warm Wishes,

Aimee Santos
Marketing & Membership Director
HOBART FAMILY YMCA

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

June Swim Lessons

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Don’t wait! June Swim Lessons Are Filling Up Fast!

See all our available lessons here! 

Swim Lessons

The Y is “America’s Swim Instructor” and the most accessible community resource to prevent drowning and encourage a lifelong enjoyment of swimming. The Y introduced the country to the concept of group swim lessons more than 100 years ago, (1909), and each year, the Y teaches more than a million children invaluable water safety and swimming skills. As one of the largest community-based organizations in the country, the Y owns or manages over 2,000 pools. Thanks to its size and reach, the Y is in a unique position to help bridge the gap in the delivery of swim lessons and water safety education in the U.S.—especially in underserved communities.

There are three general categories of Y Swim Lessons:

• Swim Starters develops water enrichment and aquatic readiness in children ages six months to three years. This category focuses on developing swim readiness skills through fun and confidence-building experiences. Parents also learn how to supervise children in the water, how to prevent accidents and how to plan for emergencies.

• Swim Basics develops personal water safety and basic swimming skills in students of all ages. Swimmers develop a high level of comfort in the water by practicing safe water habits, engaging in underwater exploration, and learning how to swim to safety and exit if they fall into a body of water.

• Swim Strokes introduces and refines stroke technique in older students (school age, teens and adults). Having mastered the fundamentals, students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique, developing skills that prevent chronic disease, increase social-emotional and cognitive well-being and foster a lifetime of physical activity.

Summer Track & Field

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On Your Mark, Get Set, GO!

Have fun and stay active at the same time! Children 6 – 14 years old are invited to join us for our summer track and field sports program. Participants will try out a number of different track events and learn technique and proper form while running, jumping and throwing. This league will compete with all the YMCAs in Lake County, IN.

 

Registration Ends Monday, June 17th, 2019

Fee: $25 Members/$50 Non-Members

Session Dates: June 17, 2019 – August 10, 2019

Ages: 6 – 14 years

Times: Practices are on Mondays 6:00-7:00 pm

1st Track & Field Meet Thursday, July 18th 5:00 pm  at Taft Middle School ; 2nd Track & Field Meet To Be Determined

Jersey Fee: $10

 

Family Night At Deep River Water Park

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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. Please purchase tickets online and pick up purchased tickets at the will-call table the day of the event between 4:45 pm – 7:30 pm.

Purchase Tickets HERE!

For additional questions please contact Aimee at asantos@hobartymca.org

Bellydance Demo Classes

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JOIN US FOR FREE DEMO CLASSES OF THE ART OF BELLY DANCE

May 28, 2019, Tuesday @ 1:00-2:00 pm

May 31, 2019, Friday @ 10:45-11:45 am

June 1, 2019, Saturday @ 9:15-10:15 am

Join us and instructor Andreana for free demonstration bellydance classes! Bellydance is an ancient dance form that began in various ethic regions of the Middle East. This art form has its origins in celebrating femininity and motherhood. It is the oldest recorded dance form in the history of human kind and was practiced during celebrations by the entire community, including men and children.

Our Bellydance classes are:
• Low impact
• Does not not require previous dance experience
• A fun way to get fit
• Open to ALL 13 years and older

This is an hour-long class. Each class will start with a warm up, introduction to beginner steps, combinations and movement across the floor. Class will end with a cool down. Each class will build upon the next, resulting in a choreographed dance by the end of the 8 week session.

Class Attire:
• Comfortable exercise or yoga pants
• Leggings
• Fitted tops
• Socks or dance shoes
• A scarf, shawl, or piece of fabric to tie around hips

39th Annual Brickyard Run – NEW Location! NEW Race Route!

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PROUD SPONSORS OF THE 39TH ANNUAL BRICKYARD RUN!

The Brickyard Run is in its 39th year.  This year our race will be located at Hobart Middle School 36 E 8th St, Hobart, IN 46342.

Our 5 Mile Run is a Calumet Region Striders Gold Cup Race for ages 15+ and our 5K is a Calumet Region Striders Gold Cup Race for ages 14 and under.  Join us for our annual race course and  compete for the legendary “brick” awards.

The Brickyard Run is in its 39th year.  Our 5 Mile Run is a Calumet Region Striders Gold Cup Race for ages 15+ and our 5K is a Calumet Region Striders Gold Cup Race for ages 14 and under.  Join us for our annual race courses and  compete for the legendary “brick” awards.

COST
Pre-Registration is now CLOSED!

Race Day Registration: $30

SHIRTS NOT GUARANTEED LIMITED QUANTITY! 

AGE DIVISIONS
0-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over, Masters Division (40 & over), Clydesdale(210+), Athena(170+).  AWARDS: Trademark “Bricks” will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each age group; Male and Female “Masters” will receive a Brick Award; Overall Male and Female winners in each race will receive a Brick Award. Athena and Clydesdale participates will also receive bricks.

START/FINISH LINE & RACE RESULTS
Computerized “On the Bib” timing  by T & H Timing will be used to increase accuracy and speed of results with less hassle to race participants.

RACE ROUTE

This year our race will be located at Hobart Middle School 36 E 8th St, Hobart, IN 46342.

Start on 8th Street heading East, turn left on Lake Street, turn left on 7th Street,  turn left on Water Street and take a slight right to the Oak Savannah Trail, out and back on Oak Savannah Trail and finish on Lake Park Ave at Kate Corgan Field. Both the 5K & 5 Mile race will begin and end at the same points; the 5K and 5 Mile run do have different distance turn around points on the Oak Savannah Trail.

INFORMATION
Race registration information can be found at https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Hobart/BrickyardRun or by contacting the Race Director, Debbie Rubio, at drubio@hobartymca.org

PARKING
We highly suggest all participates and volunteers use the north and south parking lots available at  Joan Martin Elementary School. We have crossing guards assigned to ensure a safe walk to the race check in and starting points.

RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Registration and check-in; 5:30 am – 7:15 am
Races start at 7:30 am SHARP
Register Online: https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Hobart/BrickyardRun

Official 39th Annual Brickyard 5 Mile & 5K Run T-Shirt

Celebrating Success with the 2019 Youth and Government™Team!

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Leaders of Our Community

This evening we hosted our Annual Youth and Government™ Celebration. We want to send our love and many thanks to all of the students, volunteers, donors, Hobart Community Fund, Hobart Education Foundation, Hobart Kiwanis Club and the School City of Hobart that help make this program successful year after year.

We had a triumphant Indiana Youth and Government™ (INYaG) conference in Indy this year.  Three of our delegates came home with several awards: Max Salazar-Outstanding Representative; Jack Huber-Outstanding INYaG Delegate who also received a trip to the YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs (CONA) this summer; Elena Polizotto received an Honor Chord for participating in the program for 4 consecutive years, and one of our delegates; Donovan Ruiz will be Speaker of the House next year. A job well done to all!!

Congratulations to all of the 2019 Graduates – Best wishes for you and your next adventure!

Learn More About Youth and Government™

Youth and Government™ is a national program of the Y that involves thousands of teens nationwide in state-organized, model-government programs. Students from every corner of the U.S. have the opportunity to immerse themselves in experiential civic engagement and to, quite literally, practice democracy. Teens from across every state meet in their local Youth and Government™ groups throughout the year to discuss and debate issues that affect citizens of their state and to propose legislation. The program culminates with teens serving as delegates at their state conference, debating bills on the floor of the legislature.

http://www.indianayg.org/

School will be out – Summer Camp will be in!

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Registered for our Summer Camp Program Already? Wonderful! Don’t forget to join us for our Parent/Guardian Informational Meeting on Tuesday, May 21st, 2019 at 6:00 pm

Our summer camp program provides a safe environment in which campers can grow both socially and personally, while building strong friendships with peers that last a lifetime. Weekly, children participate in swimming, art activities, songs, games, and much more! Summer Day Camp is for children who have completed Kindergarten through 6th Grade!

Registration Information

Parents must complete all necessary registration forms at minimum of two (2) business days prior to the child beginning camp and pay a $35 non-refundable registration fee per child. If your child is registered in the 2018-2019 Before & After School Care program you may complete a condensed registration form and pay $10 non-refundable registration fee per child.

Learn more about our Super Summer Day Camp: Click here >> Summer Camp

T-Ball & Coach Pitch Registration in Full Swing!

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Step up to the plate, kiddos!

YMCA Baseball is designed to teach young baseball players the fundamentals of the game. Participants will learn how to catch, throw, and bat in a fun team atmosphere.

Co-ed Youth Sports T-ball is open for registration for children aged 3-4. Co-ed Youth Sports Coach Pitch is open for registration for children aged 5-8. The focus of the league is to have fun, meet new friends and play in a non-competitive environment. Each participant will receive a game jersey that is included into the registration fee and can be used for all other co-ed youth sports programs here at the Hobart Family YMCA.

The YMCA Difference

YMCA utilizes volunteer coaches to focus on participation and fun! While basic skills of the game are developed through practices and games, every child learns sportsmanship and values necessary to be successful in life. Every game begins with a Youth Sports Pledge and ends with a handshake.

YMCA Youth Sports Programs help kids become not only better players, but better people as well. It’s a progressive program, with multiple age-specific levels. Every child gets to play and the games are safe, exciting and fun. We encourage fair play, positive competition, and family involvement.

To register or find detailed league information: Click here >> Youth Sports

A special offer for insured members covered under an AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan.

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Insured in an AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan?

This location is participating in a program available to Indiana residents who are insured members covered under an AARP® Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan insured by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company (UnitedHealthcare).

For details, stop by the front desk.

Have additional questions? Call UnitedHealthcare at 1-888-887-5963.

View the Full Poster Here!

These are additional services, apart from the AARP Medicare Supplement Plan benefits, are not insurance programs, are subject to geographic availability, and may be discontinued at any time.

Administered by Optum for UnitedHealthcare. None of these programs should be used for emergency or urgent care needs. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Participation is voluntary. The information provided through these services is for informational purposes only. Your health information is kept confidential in accordance with the law. None of these programs are a substitute for your doctor’s care. Nurses, wellness coaches, and other representatives from these programs cannot diagnose problems or recommend treatment. All decisions about medications, vision care, and health and wellness care are between you and your health care provider. Consult your physician before beginning an exercise program or making major changes in your diet or health care regimen. The YMCA or fitness center rates may vary by location.

These services are not an insurance program and may be discontinued at any time.

AARP endorses the AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans, insured by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company. UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company pays royalty fees to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers. AARP does not employ or endorse agents, brokers or producers.

AARP Medicare Supplement Plans are insured by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company, Horsham, PA. Policy Form No. GRP 79171 GPS-1 (G-36000-4).

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In some states plans may be available to persons under age 65 who are eligible for Medicare by reason of disability or End-Stage Renal Disease.

This is a solicitation of insurance. A licensed insurance agent/producer may contact you.

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