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Dear YMCA Members and Friends,
Summer is here. It is a great time of year to be at the Irving Park YMCA: summer camp, swim lessons, free fitness classes, open swim, open gym and more. Don't miss out on the fun! Come on in!
Board of Directors
At our May meeting, our Board of Directors was announced: Chairman - Kevin Neuman, Vice Chairman - Mark Wilcox, Secretary - Joakim Backstrom, and board members Jim Davis, Mike Hourihane, Ed Shannon, Bill Lerch, Art Sifuentes and Dennis FitzMaurice.
Please contact me if you are interested in joining our board.
Scholarships
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago supports our members. In 2009, we awarded more than $76,000 in scholarships. This year, we have given away more than $60,000 to date and expect to give away approximately $100,000. Our policy is that we will not turn away anyone for the inability to pay. If there is a need, we have a program to try and help you remain a part of the YMCA. Please contact the front desk for a scholarship application.
Program Updates
We are so pleased with our new program offerings. Since the winter we have added Nia, Zumba and additional power cycling classes. Once again, this fall we expect to increase our offerings. Come on in and try a class. The schedules are in the brochure, posted by the front desk, on the 'Maze wall and available at the front desk. We offer Yoga, pilates, step, power cycling, NIA, ZUMBA and more.
Have you tried ActivTrax?
ActiveTrax is our on-line virtual trainer. You tell it your fitness goals, time available for wellness, type of workout experience, and ActivTrax will provide you with a workout in detail, nutritional suggestions and a shopping list. This program can help you achieve your wellness goals.
Thank you
YOU are the YMCA. You can make it happen. With your support we are able to offer many opportunities within our community. We are glad that the Irving
Park YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is a part of your lives. Building strong kids, strong families and strong communities is our mission. With your help we can achieve our goal.
Looking forward to seeing you at the Irving Park YMCA,
Mark S. Langan
Executive Director
