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a newsletter for Y members and volunteers February 2016

MEMBER SPOTLIGHTA Prescription To The YMr. Gregory Van Levette is a charter member and active olderadult with a prescription to the Y. He joined Wade Walker ParkFamily YMCA even before the doors opened in 2012, knowing hewanted to belong to a “new, high-tech” Y in his neighborhood andkeep in shape. He was already pretty active and not afraid to faceany challenge head on. He is a Vietnam Veteran. However, the challenge he would face in 2014 was completely unforeseen.

He noticed that he couldn’t swim a lap without being totallydrained and had labored breathing after simple tasks. He wouldlater learn he was suffering with Atrial Fibrillation and would need to undergo open heart surgery. His rehab included a cardiac rebuild program: treadmill, pro two machine and stationary bike 3 days, each week, for 2 months. Doctors told him that he hadlost 78 pounds throughout his whole ordeal and needed to keep itup and get involved in a physical program. This was a prescriptionto the Y. Great, he was already a member!

He signed up for the Y’s signature program, Coach Approach, and with the help of a wellness coach, designed a personal workout regimen just for him, including regularvisits to the wellness center and swimming. He says he loves coming to the Y to work out with friends after getting a second chance at life.

His advice or prescription to other seniors is to: “Get up and move, don’t besedentary…use it or lose it!”

BUILDINGBRIGHT STARSAfter School: WOW Friday Each Friday, the after school counselors and director move beyond their everyday programmingto provide their students with a Mystery Room onWOW Fridays. On January 15, the counselors designed a special mystery room around the history and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.During this WOW Friday, counselors taught students the importance of Dr. Martin Luther KingJr.’s work through trivia, arts & crafts and themovie “Our Friend Martin.” The students werehappy to celebrate a heroic historian on his special day; Friday, January 15 would have been Dr. King’s 87th birthday.

“We Wade Walker Afterschool thank you DoctorMartin Luther King Jr., as we will continue to makeyour dream our dream as well.” – Brie’a Graham

ALWAYS HERE FOR YOu | a newsletter for Y members and volunteers

Y HAPPENINGSBelow is your February at the Y at a glance! Be sureto mark your calendar with this month’s upcoming Y activities for you and your family!

Programs Registering this month: www.ymcaregistration.com• Swim Lessons • Karate• Baseball • After School• Soccer • Summer Camp

February 6: Community CPR ClassPlease Register Online

February 10: AOA Coffee & Conversation 9:30 am – 12 pm • Ceramics Room Valentine’s Party

February 12: Holiday Camp 7 am – 6:30 pm

February 15: Holiday Camp 7 am – 6:30 pm

American Red Cross Blood Drive3 – 7 pm • Ceramics Room

February 20: Championship Swim Meet Come cheer on the Tigerfish at the Cumming Aquatics Center

February 25: Member AppreciationMardi Gras Theme

February 26: Family Night: Big Game Night! 6:30 – 8:30 pm • Concessions will be available for purchase

February 24: AOA Coffee & Conversation 9:30 am – 12 pm • Ceramics Room At 10 am Monique Waldron from Clear Captions will discuss captioning phones

SOMETHINGFOR EVERYONEMembership AppreciationJanuary’s Super Bowl themed member appreciation was a great success thanks to Ebony Anderson, Tori Richardson, and LakeyshaMcKenzie. We hope all of our members will join us on the lastThursday of every month for member appreciation, February’s theme is Mardi Gras.

Needle ArtsCome learn how to knit, quilt and crochet all while having a greattime! It's a great way to relieve stress and make new friends. Allskill levels are welcome! For facility members ages 7+. Join usTuesdays from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm in the Ceramics Room.

Happy ClubOur Happy Club program is looking for participants to join in on the adventures! The Happy Club is a program that provides teensand adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to further enhance their socialization and community skills. The HappyClub meets the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. For more information please contact Ebony Anderson at 678.578.1226.

Aquatics: 100 Mile ClubJoin the 100 Mile Club! This fun challenge is free to members, simply log your laps in our record book and we will help cheer youon! Questions? Contact Kathy at KatherineAl@ymcaatlanta.org.

WellnessOn Wednesday, January 17, Wade Walker members got a chance to "Step up to a Healthy Lifestyle." Registered dietitians from Good Measure Meals® were on site to have a healthy discussionabout weight management. The class provided members with a free body composition analysis, goal setting tips and one-on-one interaction with dietitians to ensure they meet their health andwellness goals. Be sure to sign up for the next personalized bodycomposition analysis in August! Questions? Contact Earleicia Pouat 678.578.1205.

A SAFE PLACE TO GROWHoliday CampJoin us this winter when school is out for our awesome holiday camp! Fromarts & crafts to rock climbing, games, swimming and more, Holiday Camp is loads of fun and excitement in a safe and nurturing environment from 7 am – 6:30 pm. Questions? Contact Debora Beauford at 678.578.1214 or email DeboraB@ymcaatlanta.org.

Friday, February 12 & Monday, February 15$30 per day, lunch and snack are provided