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WE NEED YOUR HELP: OPEN CUSTODIAN POSITIONS You are here because you value the YMCA and the great facilities and programs it offers to Cook County residents. Keeping the building clean and in good condition is essential to provide a good experience for patrons. The county contracts with the school to provide cleaning services and unfortunately, they have been having difficulty finding people to fill custodial positions that are essential to keeping the Y clean. There are a couple of ways that our members can help: The first, most immediate way, is to do your part to help keep the building clean. This means leaving food and drinks in the lobby, sanitizing equipment after using it, removing muddy boots before entering the main hallway, putting equipment back where you found it, and throwing away your garbage. Please encourage your fellow patrons and family members to do the same. The more that everyone does their part, the better your experience will be. We need your help finding a dedicated, energetic and self-motivated person (or people) who is available early mornings and/or evenings Monday through Saturday to perform basic cleaning and light maintenance duties. This would include cleaning floors, surfaces and equipment in exercise areas, child care center and restrooms, the gymnasium, locker rooms and corridors. Pay starts at $17.13 and could be a full-time position for one person or a part-time position for a team. Benefits, including health care and a retirement plan, may be available depending on the number of hours worked. If you know someone who would be a good candidate for this position, please encourage them to apply here today. The YMCA is a great amenity for our community, and we want you to be able to continue enjoying it. Filling these custodial positions would enable us to maintain the operating hours that the YMCA currently offers and could even lead to expanded hours of service. Thank you for doing your part to keep the Y clean and well-maintained and for helping to get the word out about our custodial vacancies. Emily Marshall, District Vice President, Duluth Area Family YMCA, Chris Lindholm, Superintendent, ISD 166, and James Joerke, County Administrator
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COOK COUNTY LOCAL SWIMMERS ATTEND STATE MEET Three local youth swimmers from the YMCA Northerns team competed on Sunday, February 21st at the YMCA MN State Swim Championship meet at the U of M in Minneapolis. Arlo Litterst, Jack Dragswiek, and Quinn Johnson qualified in regional meets to race with the 16 fastest kids from across the state in each event. Arlo and Jack did the 50 breaststroke and both had personal bests. Quinn placed 10th in the 25 freestyle and 12th in the 25 backstroke. She was also selected for a relay race at the event. These young swimmer practiced several hours a week this winter to acheive these goals and qualify for the state meet. We also thank the team of skilled and encouraging coaches that made a great season possible: Karen Runkle, Martha Finely, Jamie Green, Bryan Kelly, Allison Plummer, Sarah Dragswiek, and Jess MacCudden. Congratulations swimmers! Way to represent Cook County!
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BALLET AFRIQUE Fridays at 5:30-7:00 PM March 11 &18 Ballet Afrique is a playful, beginner-friendly fusion of several dance styles accompanied by live African drumming. Everyone is welcome!
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.
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DAY OF GIVING ON MARCH 1ST Member visiting the YMCA on March 1st were greeted with balloons and smiles as we hosted the Day of Giving. MEmbers like Karen Runkle, right, who signed up to give a monthly donation received a free Transform t-shirt and cool, new key fob. This annual one-day event that provides an opportunity to give to your local YMCA. The Y is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. The Y ensures all people have equitable access to the essentials needed to become thriving members of the community. Daily, the Y bridges and fills individual and community needs as a catalyst for impactful change. The YMCA makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow and thrive, with three areas of impact: Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. You can still sign-up! Whether you give $5/month or $100/month, your sustaining gift makes a huge impact! Thank you for your immense support. Together, we will raise thousands of dollars to fund life-changing and transformative community programs. We couldn’t do it without YOU. Make your donation or pledge now at: https://www.duluthymca.org/give
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9-9:45 A.M. Water Fitness 11-11:45 A.M. Yoga 12:15-1 P.M. Strength Train 4:15-5:15 P.M. Oula at the 4H Log Cabin
9-9:45 A.M. Tai Chi for Health 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
11 A.M.-12 P.M. Balance & Flex 12:15-1 P.M. Strength Train Together 5:15-6 P.M. Yoga
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9:00-9:45 A.M. Water Fitness 11-11:45 A.M. Yoga 12:15-1:00 P.M. Cycle 30 plus Core Focus
DAY CAMP REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 7th June 6 - September 2, 2022 No program on July 4th Monday-Friday, 7:45 A.M. -5:15 P.M. Ages: K-6th Grade (5-12 years) Daily fee: $38, Scholarships are available! Register through the camp website here!
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EMPTY BOWLS SUPPORTS FOOD ACCESS IN YOUTH PROGRAMS We would like to extend a huge thank you to Empty Bowls for supporting food access in our community! Empty Bowls grants help provide meals for toddlers and preschoolers in the early learning center, healthy snacks for summer day camp program participants, and supports the free snack program at the Y for youth during times when school is not in session (afterschool, weekends, breaks, and summer).
Creating Independence and Autonomy By Childcare Teacher Mackenzie Young. The preschoolers at the childcare center has been slowly building a routine, schedule, and expectations together as a class. The last couple of weeks I have noticed a huge difference in the overall feeling in the classroom. The structure we have developed has given students a clear set of boundaries, which has also given them the room to push and explore within those boundaries. I have noticed students working on one activity for longer periods of time, using materials in new ways, gaining more confidence to ask and answer questions, and becoming more and more independent. Part of our curriculum, High Scope, focuses on supporting students’ growing autonomy and independence in the classroom. This month we have focused on giving students the opportunity, resources, and skills to be independent and autonomous in our day. According to researchers, supporting students’ autonomy has shown benefits in their executive functioning skills, sense of self, emotional regulation, and socialization with peers. Knowing the benefits, I am passionate about encouraging students to develop their independence, ask questions, and feel empowered to investigate and discover. How Have We Increased Independece? Read the rest of the article here.
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