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WINTER PROGRAM GUIDE

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YMCA of Northern Michigan

622 Howard St., Petoskey, MI231-348-8393

The Y is the nation’s leading nonprot

organization for youth development,healthy living and social responsibil-ity. Our programs offer the youth of our community the opportunity to learnvalues and positive behaviors, whileexploring their unique talents and in-

terests. That makes for condent kids

today and contributing and engagedadults tomorrow.The YMCA of Northern Michigan of-fers youth programs from martial artsand youth sports, to after-school class-es and day camp. Scholarships ensurethat all children are included, regard-less of their ability to pay. Yearly, morethan 2,500 youth in our service areaparticipate in our programs, activitiesand events. The Y Day Camp for chil-dren ages 6-14 at Camp Pet-O-Se-Gaon Pickerel Lake serves more than 300campers per year. YMCA Leadershipbrings together middle school studentsto build leadership skills and tacklecommunity service projects. And the Y-Center is a great place for kids grades4th and up to hang out with friendsand have fun after school.You can be a part of something greatby getting involved with the YMCA of Northern Michigan. There are manyways to get involved. You can makea donation to the Y which will supportour mission-driven promise to includeall children in our programs, regardlessof their ability to pay. More than 35%

of campers each summer are on nan

-cial assistance. Scholarships are alsoavailable for memberships and programfees.You can join the Y. Your member-ship allows you to become a part of acommunity with world-wide recogni-tion, make new friends, receive regularcommunications and enjoy your favoriteprograms at a reduced rate.You can volunteer. Volunteers arethe heartbeat of the YMCA. When youare a volunteer at the Y, you are partof an organization whose vision is tobuild strong kids, strong families andstrong communities. As a volunteer,you could lead a class, be a role modeland mentor, serve on a committee or

board, help out in the ofce or at a spe

-cial event, or be part of our fundraisingteam. Take an active role in strength-ening your community.Help shape the future of our youthand our community. Your involvementensures the continuation of our greatprograms and events, as well as ourgrowth and service to Northern Michi-gan. Make an impact in your communi-

ty. Contact us to nd out how you can

be part of something great.

YOUR YMCAYOUR COMMUNITY

GET INvOlvED

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Four times ayear, JCPenneygives its custom-ers the opportu-nity to “round-up” their purchase tothe nearest wholedollar, donatingthe difference. Allfunds raised in ourJC Penney’s stayin our community,

directly beneting

the Y after-schoolprogram. Lastyear, small changeadded up to makea big difference for after-school programs asRound-Up donations across the country totaled$4.7 million!

Next Roundup: Decemer 1-14.

At the YMCA, we believethat everyone, regardless

of their personal nancial

circumstances should havethe chance to participate in the spirit, mind, and body en-hancing programs we offer.The Strong Kids Campaign, which kicks off in Novem-ber, is a special opportunity for you to reach out and helpthose in our community who need it most. It is an op-portunity to support the overall work of the YMCA in yourcommunity. There are endless stories of families who

benet from Y character building programs. All children

should have the opportunity to participate in these pro-grams.

In 2010, hundreds of kids received nancial assistance

for memberships and programs thanks to your supportof the annual Strong Kids Campaign. Please join us thisyear. You can give someone a winning chance by sup-porting them in the YMCA programs and making a lastingimpact on their lives. Your contribution will be the drivingforce that helps give every kid the chance to be a Y kid.

anks to all of our donors and volunteers who helped makeour 4th Annual Magic Monday event a huge success! All proceeds will help support the Y Strong Kids Campaign.

Sponsors

Petoskey News-Review First Community Bank David & Niki Martin

Donors

Al & Jim’s Tree Service American Spoon Foods Andrew Kan Travel Anytime Fitness of Petoskey Applebee’s Art By Joey B C PizzaBahnhof SportBear Cub OutfittersBetty BergBill & Carol’sBirchwood InnBob-In AgainBondurantBoyne IrrigationBrakes By e Bay Bry’s Estate Vineyard and Winery Buffalo Wild Wings Bar & GrillCapital Granite Inc.Chili By e Bay Christi GramsCircus Shop Children’s ApparelCity Park GrillConnie Fairbairn Hair DesignCoveyou Scenic Farm MarketCrooked Tree BreadworksCrooked Tree Golf ClubCurvesCutler’sD.C. Photography Dave Kring’s Chevrolet and CadillacDavid’s PlaceDesigns By DawnDiane, Len & Lenny DanielDittmar’s ChronotechDunmaglas Golf Fletch’s IncGalley GourmetGattlesGlen’s MarketGlen’s MarketplaceGrand HotelGrand Traverse BalloonsGrandma’s PerogiesGruler’s Farm Supply Hidden River Golf ClubHiPer ComputersHoliday Inn Express Hotels & SuitesHolton’s LP GasHomestead Furniture CollectionHot TansItems Jason Allen Jesperson’s Jet’s Pizza Johan’s Pastry Shop Jose’s Authentic Mexican Restaurant Joyce Ernst Julienne TomatoesKelly’s Hallmark Kilwin’s of Harbor SpringsKilwin’s Quality Confections, Inc.La Dolce VitaLarry HofbauerLatitude 45 Cycle & SportLilac Tree InnLittle Traverse Bay Golf Club &RestaurantLouie’s Fresh MarketLuxury Bath & SpaM Familly SalonMackinac Island Carriage ToursMancino’s Pizza and GrindersMankin’s Fresh CatchMeyer HardwareMitchell Street FrameworksMonarch Garden & Floral DesignMorningstar Jewelry Murdick’s Fudge ShopNMRH FoundationNorth Central Michigan CollegeNorth Coast ImagewearNorth Country Cycle SportNorthland Self StorageNub’s Nob Ski AreaOleson’s Food StorePetoskey Auto Parts Center (NAPA)Petoskey-Bay View Country ClubPetoskey Computer RepairPetoskey Gaslight CinemaPetoskey Printing & DuplicatingPhotography by PaquettePlath’s Meats Inc.PNC Bank Preston FeatherPristine ImagesRadio Shack Reid FurnitureRenee Guthrie DesignRoast and ToastSalon 422Sharon SchappacherSide Door SaloonSky’s e LimitSmolinski & ChristmanSpicy Bob’sSpringbrook Golf ClubStafford’s Hospitality Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry State YMCA of MichiganStumpy’s BirdhousesSturgeon River Pottery Sunglass ShoppeSunrise ElectronicsTannery Creek Market LLCe Basket Shope Clothes Poste Corner Grocere Jungle Family CenterTimberwolf Tree CareTom & Audrey ErnstToski Sands Market & Wine ShopTracy Lee SalonTri Rivers CollisionTrillium Hair SalaonTrout Creek CondosTrue North Golf ClubVickey Kasuske Walloon Lake Country Club Ward and Eis Wendy’s Whitecaps Restaurant Wildlife Management & NuisanceRemoval Willson’s Garden Center Winners Circle Car Wash Winter Sports Schools YMCA Board/Staff Yoga Roots

Magic Monday Co-Chairs

Mary FosterChristy Lyons

Honorary Chair

Jason Kelley

Auctioneer

Scott Stillings

Speakers

Bob Blanz Jen Booher

Committee/Volunteers

Denise Antonishen, Board ChairSteve Neal, Board Vice Chair John BouwmeesterKevin Christman, Board TreasurerLynette Johnson, Board Secretary Mary Foster, BoardDoug Brown, BoardFrank Foster, Jr., BoardChristy Lyons, BoardSuzanne Nayback, BoardRod Niswander, BoardScott Peters, BoardKen Provost, BoardSharon Schappacher, Board Jennifer Crockett, Program Director Judy Murphy, Comm. Dev. DirectorDave Martin, Interim Exec. DirectorMarne Iddings, Y-Center SupervisorKaren Beerthuis, Ofﬁce AssistantSue & Katlyn AndersonLisa BlanchardDebby CasteleinDiane & Len Daniel John & Cathy JohnsonDebbie Kan Jason Kelley Cindy Kirby Sarah Leask, Y-Center SupervisorDebbie LeistTim Murphy Wayne Nayback William SantosRosetta Stanley Carole Lamberti, Shane Brown, andthe staﬀ at the PBVCC

STRONG KIDS CAMPAIGN

FOR YOUTH DEvElOPMENT

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When school is out...

FUN IS IN AT THE Y!

FebruaryMarchNew ProgramsStarting Soon!

I lOvE lEGOS!

A creative outlet for kids justwanting to build with Legos! Duringthe class, students listen to a greatstory, then build a Lego interpreta-tion of the story. Kids work inde-pendently or in teams. This pro-gram is devised for kids who lovestories and love Legos! Bring yourimagination!

Ages: 2nd - 5th gradeDays: Wed. 4:00-5:00pmSession: Feruary 2-23location: Y lower leveFees: $20 Y Memers$30 Non-memers

WINTER WONDERlAND

Join us as we explore cool out-side activities during wintertime.Some activities will include identify-

ing animal tracks, building a re,

and learning how to make smartchoices and prepare for winter ac-tivities. Don’t forget to wear yourhat, gloves and boots because wewill spend time outside!

Ages: 2nd - 5th gradeDays: Mon. 4:00-5:00pmSession: Feruary 7-28location: Y lower leveFees: $20 Y Memers$30 Non-memers

TYE DYE

Create amazing designs withbright colors on items you canwear! Learn different techniquesfor different styles of tye dye pat-terns. Make sure to bring oldclothes to work in.

Ages: 2nd - 5th gradeDays: Mon. 4:00-5:00pmSession: March 7-28location: Y lower leveFees: $20 Y Memers$30 Non-memers

MAD SCIENTIST

Calling all scientists! If you lovegooey and slimy things this class isfor you. We will be making concoc-tions with everyday items that willamaze you!

Ages: 2nd - 5th gradeDays: Wed. 4:00-5:00pmSession: March 2-23location: Y lower leveFees: $20 Y Memers$30 Non-memers

KIDS ZUMbA

An exciting new way for kids toexercise and have fun while learn-ing to dance.

MIDDlESCHOOllEADERSHIPPROGRAM

This program will encouragecivic engagement and communityprojects and focus on develop-ing qualities that create a goodleader. Details will be available onour website at www.ymcanm.org.Check it out today!