08 February 2012

If you suffer from arthritis or muscle pain and stiffness, you're not alone. It can be a devastating, crippling disease for which there is no cure. According to the Center for Disease Control, 50 million Americans are diagnosed with some form of Arthritis. That's 22% of adults! So what can we do to help reduce and relieve arthritis pain and stiffness? Here at the Y we offer multiple warm water aerobic programs for all health levels that are beneficial for your joints and muscles.

 

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07 February 2012

Each month we focus on the positive character aspects of our employees, incredible members and volunteers who more than deserve recognition. The Y staff nominates a fellow co-worker, member or volunteer that has exhibited exceptional caring, responsibility or respect to other staff, members or volunteers. Three plaques hang in the Welcome Center of the Y with the picture of each month's nominees.

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07 February 2012

What would you say the Y is most famous for? Sure we invented basketball, volleyball and racquetball but what else? Does working out, exercising or fitness ring any bells? We at the Y have always been known for healthy living (one of our three focus areas). This goes for our Y right here in Elkhart too. Our facility and highly trained staff are at your service and ready to provide you with the tools needed to live a healthy lifestyle.

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03 February 2012

If you visit our Y pool often you've probably noticed there is at least one person in the area watching over and keeping swimmers and their families safe while they enjoy their workout or family time in the water. This person would be the lifeguard.

Here at the Y there is always at least one guard on duty watching the pool when it's open for swimming, no matter what.

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02 February 2012

C.S.Lewis said, "Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: 'What! You too? I thought I was the only one.'"

Saturday morning was the first day of games for our indoor soccer season. The teams of 4 and 5 year olds played early. The older 6-8 year olds played later. There was high energy, lots of excitement, many fans, great encouragement and fun first start.  One would expect the players to gain ball skills and game strategy, teamwork and sportsmanship. But what we saw happen was a memorable surprise.

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30 January 2012

Can you believe that our Y serves over 5,000 Elkhart kids? And of that number our Wanke Youth Center provides for more than 400 of them. Wow! Still, as impressive as those numbers are they shouldn't come as a surprise since one of the Y's main focus areas is for youth development. With that said, we strive to give our youth the tools they need to make healthy choices for their future. Elkhart Gerneral Hospital's Community Outreach Program is helping us do just that by holding nutritional classes for our Y kids.

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30 January 2012

The Rescue Swimmers of the Coast Guard, Navy, and Air Force save thousands of people stuck in flooded areas, natural disasters and rough seas all over The United States and the World. With Water safety being our number priority in our pool, the Y would like to pay tribute to the men and women of the Coast Guard, Navy, and Air Force who risk their lives everyday to keep us safer and serve as models for aquatic safety.

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23 January 2012

Recently a group of kids excelled in our Youth Sports co-ed basketball league. Just because we're talking b-ball don't assume this is about a bunch of boys. On the contrary! We're giving a shout out for our young ladies who stepped up their game with the fellas and had a great time playing in the co-ed league.

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20 January 2012

Did you know that according to about.com, 83% of all cheerleaders have a 'B' grade point average or better? Cheerleading not only builds confidence, agility and team work skills, but also can help your youth perform better in school.

Whether it's cheerleading, gymnastics or swimming, it's important for your youth to be active and build their social skills through peer interaction. That's where the Y can help!  

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20 January 2012

Here at the Y, two of our focus areas are for youth development and healthy living. Our competitive team sports embody both of these principles. Through physical activity and self-discipline, our Elky Seahorse swim team allows those who participate to learn positive, useful skills that will lead to brighter futures. This past December our swim team traveled to the Ft. Wayne YMCA to participate in the FWCY Holiday Invitational. Our swimmers took home 3rd place in the event. Way to go Seahorses!

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