THANK YOU BLOOD DONORS Another successful blood drive was hosted here at the YMCA on November16th. Blood donors are truly special people for giving of themselves so that others might live. Memorial Blood Centers is the sole supplier of blood products to 19 hospitals in Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin including North Shore Health in Grand Marais. We truly appreciate your efforts and please extend a big thank you to everyone who donated! Drive goal: 41 Units collected: 41 Number of lives potentially saved!123
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VOLUNTEER TIMERS NEEDED Volunteer with our YMCA Northerns Swim Meets! Get up close to Olympic-style swim action right here in Grand Marais. Volunteers ages 13+ are needed to help with timing the racers. Timers will work in pairs to take and record swimmer's times during each event. Here is the Swim Meet schedule: Monday, December 6 from 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, December 18 from 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Questions:? Email Karen Runkle, Swim Team Head Coach, at krunkle@cookcountyymca.org.
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BUY A FEW LETTERS FOR A GOOD CAUSE It’s not too late to make a donation to the100 Reasons Campaign and complete the wall scrabble.You may have noticed the wall with a giant scrabble board. We need your help to reach our annual goal of $10,000. You can purchase letters to help complete the scrabble words and your donation supports our youth programming and other needs at the Cook County YMCA! We have raised $4,628.00 so far from individuals, couples, and businesses. Please join in the scrabble fun and make your donation before the end of the year! Thanks for your support!
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VETERANS WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE The Northeast MN and Twin Cities Suicide Prevention Coalitions are hosting a NEW winter clothing and gear drive for NE MN Veterans in need. New winter items in sizes Adult Medium-4XL can be dropped off at the Cook County YMCA now through December 9th: winter jackets, gloves/mittens, snow pants, sweaters, winter boots, hats, scarves, pants, socks, and blankets. Distribution of the items will take place on Monday, December 13, 2021 12:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. or until supplies last at the Duluth YMCA 302 West 1st St., Duluth, MN. For more information or with questions please contact (218) 722-4745.
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9-9:45 A.M. Water Fitness 11-11:45 A.M. Yoga 12:15-1 P.M. Strength Train Together
9-9:45 A.M. Tai Chi for Health 10-10:45 A.M. Silver Sneakers Circuit 11 A.M.-12 P.M. Balance & Flex 12:15-1:00 P.M. Cycle 30 plus Core Focus
9-9:45 A.M. Water Fitness 10-10:45 A.M. Silver Sneakers Yoga 11-11:45 A.M. Yoga 12:15-1 P.M. Active Together 5:15-6:15 P.M. Oula
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CONNECT THIS WINTER: JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON COFFEE CHAT Friendly YMCA Member Sue Hakes is hosting a weekly ZOOM COFFEE CHAT each Thursday from 8:00 A.M. - 9:00A.M. CST. It's easy to get isolated in the winter and this group has helped people stay connected. The group currently consists of about 8 people, but the ZOOM COFFEE CHAT is open to anyone who might be interested in socializing. All are welcome and participants don't have to be Y members to join. Email Sue Hakes for the link and more information at susankayhakes@gmail.com. Y FRIENDS ZOOM COFFEE CHAT! Thursdays from 8:00 A.M.-9:00 A.M. CST Join us over ZOOM for friendly conversation and companionship.
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HOLIDAY SCHEDULE November 25th: Closed December 24th: 7:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. December 25th: Closed December 31st: 7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. January 1st: 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
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Give the gift of wellness! Purchase an adult membership package for $150 for the first 90 days that includes two training sessions and two 7-day guest passes. Offer available November 26th- December 24th.. Vaild for new memberships only *May be purchased as a gift, offer must be activated by January 9, 2022
STUDENTS DEVELOP SWIMMING SKILLS This fall, Sawtooth Mountain Elementary students participated in free, week-long swim lesson programs taught by YMCA swim instructors. This last month, the program hosted students in 2nd - 5th grade and focused on safety in an around the water as well as developing new swimming skills. Swimmers worked in groups of similar ability to gain comfort, learn self-rescue skills, and have fun. These programs are funded by a grant from the Y-USA that supports access to confidence building and life saving swim lessons.
The Duluth Area Family YMCA Association meets the needs of communities across our region. We invite you to learn more about the important work we do by viewing the most recent Duluth YMCA Association Branch newsletter.