The Y Voice: February Biathlon

21 February 2012

Having trouble sticking to your New Year’s resolution?  Come to the YMCA and get yourself signed up for the February Biathlon.  The February Biathlon is a personal fitness challenge that will keep you motivated to get in the gym and get back in shape. 

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The Y Voice: Member Appreciation Days

21 February 2012

At the Lake Wales Family YMCA, we value our members and think of them as part of our family. Once a month we like to show our appreciation by having a Member Appreciation Day. We hold these on the third Monday of each month. Our most recent Member Appreciation Day was held on Presidents Day, February 20, 2012. This month we had a special guest from Herbaife Nutrition Club come visit our facility from 8:30 am – 10:30 am.

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The Y Voice: Parents Night Out

21 February 2012

Have you heard about Parents’ Night Out at The Y?

Tired of paying an arm and a leg for a babysitter?  Drop your children off at the YMCA’s Parents’ Night Out.  A whole night at Parents’ Night Out will cost you less than one hour with a normal babysitter.  Where could you ever find a deal like that?  The best thing about Parents’ Night Out is that your kids will be sure to love it.  The next Parents’ Night Out is Saturday, March 3rd from 6pm to 10pm.

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Mardi Gras 5K Beads for Needs Recap

21 February 2012

The shores of Lake Wailes were lit up with glowing bracelets as seventy racers participated in the Lake Wales Family YMCA’s 1^st Annual Beads for Needs 5K.  On Friday, February 17^th we lined up and ran for a great cause, raising over $1,500 for our Teen Building summer program.  The race attracted runners ages six to sixty-six, and no matter how old they were everybody had a great time.  Our men’s overall winner was Angel Sanchez with a time of 20:23 and our overall women’s winner was Kristin Coker with a time of 21:04.

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Parents Night Out

19 January 2012

Want a night off from your beloved children? 

Drop them off at the YMCA's Parents' Night Out! 

Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month we will provide a FUN and more importantly SAFE place for your child. From 6pm-10pm your child will have the opportunity to play games, do art projects, watch movies, exercise, and much more. There will also be a special surprise guest each week. The YMCA will even provide snacks! Children under 5 years old will be in their own area unless otherwise requested.

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The Y Voice: Beads for Needs 5K

19 January 2012

Want to race to raise money for a great cause?  Do you think you could benefit from a 200yd head start?  You will have a chance to do both at the Lake Wales Family YMCA’s Beads for Needs 5K Race, which will benefit the Y’s Teen Building summer program.  It will be a night race beginning at 6:30pm on Friday, February 17^th.  The race will begin and end at Kiwanis Park.  To make things interesting every set of beads you buy will get you a 20yd head start; purchase up to ten sets of beads and get a maximum of a 200yd head start.  We will also do a free Kid’s Fun Run on Saturday, February 18^th at 12pm. Runners ages 2 – 12 will need to meet downtown at the corner of Stuart and Market.  Every runner will receive an award.

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The Y Voice: Why Preschool?

19 January 2012

Do you ever ask yourself what the benefits of preschool are?  Children, as a whole, are more successful in school after attending a quality preschool.  The education they receive provides an advantage and decreases the chance of children failing and repeating grades, which could ultimately lead to low self-esteem.  Studies show that children who attend preschool fare better in grade school than children who do not.  Special education placements are lower for those who attend preschool programs.  High School graduate percentages are generally higher as a result of early education.

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The Y Voice: Lights of Love and Membership Drive

19 January 2012

2011 Lights of Love - Shining for a stronger community

On December 10, 2011, the Lake Wales Family YMCA held its 23^rd Annual Lights of Love on the shores of Lake Wailes.  Lights of Love is an opportunity for people to purchase luminaries in honor or memory of loved ones.  Local businesses can also purchase luminaries to honor their employees in appreciation for their dedication and hard work.  Well over 900 luminaries lined the bike path and were lit for the community to enjoy and browse through.

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Sporting Clays Tournament

11 January 2012

On behalf of our Board of Directors, Management and Staff, we would like to take the opportunity to thank all of our sponsors and participants for making this event possible. This and other fundraising events throughout the year help The Lake Wales Family YMCA in our mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Your continued supports allows us to provide membership and program scholarships to individuals and families in Lake Wales and surrounding area who cannot afford but need our services. 

Our Sponsors for this upcoming event include:

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Marketing Internship Available

22 December 2011

Marketing Internship currently available for student interested in learning and participating in re-branding efforts here at The Y.  We are looking an enthusiastic, creative, proactive person who can assist us with day-to-day marketing efforts.  Preferred availability of approximately ten (10) hours per week. Communication, Business or Marketing major preferred.  Experience in Microsoft Publisher and Adobe In Design strongly desired.  Please download and complete a Volunteer Application and return to the YMCA.

Posted: December 22, 2011

Deadline: December 30, 2011

Contact: Crystan Cumbebatch     (863) 676-9441     This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it