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IN THIS ISSUE...Togetherhood Good for You,Good for the Community
New Partnerships Enhance ourWest Cook Y Community
WellBeing Together, It'sPossible!
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WEST COOK YMCA
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April 2016 Member NewsletterWatch the YMCA's Idle Handsvideo on YouTube!
No limits!A friend of mine has a paperweight on her desk that says, "Whatwould you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?" At the WestCook Y, we're all about helping you attempt new things, stretch a bitout of your comfort zone and become your best self.
Programs at the Y focus on three things youth development,healthy living and social responsibility and we've got exciting newsin all three of those areas. For our children and teens, we have abigger and better Summer Camp, and this year it comes with aboost! "Boosts" are fun and teach interactive skills that couldpotentially impact a student's future. From cooking to drama, visualarts to STEM (science, technology, environment and mathematics),students will present plays they direct and star in themselves, buildrobots, explore new cultures and much, much more. Youthdevelopment at the Y is a perfect cure for idle hands!
Be sure to read the Wednesday Journal supplement, "Growing up at the YMCA" as weshare our vision for youth development in our communities.
To add to our healthy living opportunities, we're launchingthe enhanced fitness program for older adults dealingwith arthritis. Plus, we'll again have a summer full ofswimming at the Fred Hampton Aquatic Center. And don'tforget our ongoing Diabetes Prevention Program apotential lifesaver! (To take control of your health throughour Diabetes Prevention Program, contact Laura HealthyLiving Director, at [email protected] or call708.383.5200.)
Finally, our social responsibility commitment is taking a hugestride with the launch of Togetherhood, a brandnew Yprogram that lets our members take ownership of where andhow they get involved in serving the community. There is nolimit to the ways you can find fulfillment through volunteeringwith Togetherhood. So be sure to read the next article andsee what Togetherhood is all about!
We're excited to help you reach your goals and achieve wellbeing as together we celebrate life and develop our spirits,minds and bodies.
Phillip
TogetherhoodGood for You, Good for the Community Togetherhood is here! This exciting program harnesses thepower of people in the community to choose, plan andimplement community service projects to benefit people andorganizations right in the neighborhood. And Togetherhood isgood for you, too!
Here are some facts about volunteering . . .
People who volunteer have less stress.
Volunteers are happier and have higher selfesteem.
When you volunteer, it has a positive impact on your heart heath!
Plus, volunteering is good for the community because it builds new and strongfriendships, gives people who might otherwise be isolated positive relationships, andaddresses the needs of residents who call the community home.
No wonder volunteering has been called a "magic pill"!
The West Cook Y is launchingTogetherhood to give you a safe place toconnect with other likeminded adults whoshare your passion to be a changemakerright in your hometown.
So, how can you become a part ofTogetherhood? You can:
Join the Togetherhood ServiceCommittee and help plan andimplement projects to benefit ourcommunity.Volunteer for a selected projectwithin the community.Volunteer for a project right at theWest Cook Y.
To learn more, visit our website or talkdirectly to Nisma Castaneda (708 4340225, [email protected]).
New Partnerships Enhance our West CookY Community
The West Cook YMCA is developing stronger community partnerships as we collaborate with ourWest Suburban neighbors both to offer you more opportunities, and to strengthen the place weall call home. Here are some of our collaborations.
2016 Community Health and Wellness Fair The West Cook Y was a Diamond sponsor and YCEO Phillip Jiménez was cochair of this Oak ParkRiver Forest Chamber of Commerce event on April10. More than 60 local health and wellnessprofessionals came together to provide freeinformation and health screenings to the over 300community members in attendance.
Also on the 10th of April, we were featured on the Doris Davenport Show with cohost Doug Wyman. CEO Phillip Jimenez was interviewed by Doris and Doug during their
weekly show. It was an honor to be part of thisprogram for and about the Oak Park community.
On April 13,your Y wasproud to bethe inauguralthe leadsponsor ofthe OPRFCommunityFoundations VolunteerMeet andMatch event at the Oak Park Public Library. This event had over 200 communitymembers in attendance and focused on matching community members with volunteeropportunities where they could truly have an impact. It is also where we launched ourTogetherhood program.
On April 18th we hosted the Community ofCongregations Community Meeting, which wasdedicated to helping create a plan to endhomelessness in Oak Park. The evening'spresenters, Lynda Schueler of Housing Forward andJohn Harris of A5, represented the The Oak ParkHomelessness Coalition, which is a multistakeholder group working to end homelessness inOak Park. The Village of Oak Park is supporting theCoalition by underwriting a consulting arrangementwith the Heartland Alliance to develop an actionplan. As part of the process, the Coalition is holding a series of stakeholder meetings toseek input from funders, social service entities, school districts, governmental entities lawenforcement and the faith community. We will have a brief presentation on the work ofthe Coalition, an overview of homelessness in our community and solutions. After thepresentation, the Coalition and Heartland Alliance will facilitate breakout sessions seekinginput from Community of Congregations members on how we can address this importantcommunity issue.
Coming Soon!
Beginning in May, we will be hosting a monthly speaker series on health literacy,sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The topic of the first session is "ChronicDisease Prevention it's possible!" Plan now to attend this inaugural session, and bewatching for information on future topics. Our health literacy series is offered at nocharge to our members and the community at large.
"What's keeping you up at night?"
That's the question we ask in our new ad for Senior Vitality. We're excited to join thecommunity in celebrating our senior members and neighbors. Whether it's wanting toreduce your risk of diabetes, managing arthritis, increasing your bone strength, enjoyingexercise without adding pressure to your joints or so much more the West Cook Ywants to be your partner in healthy aging.
Save the date!Our May 26, we will be hosting our Annual Meeting for members from 6 to 7 p.m. at
the West Cook Y. We will be presenting our annual Spirit Mind Body Awards recognizingmembers and staff members who have helped make the West Cook Y even stronger inthe past year. Mark your calendar now so you won't miss this important time for allmembers!
WellBeing Together, It's Possible!Remember the old saying, "Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder?"Well, that's also true with wellbeing!
At the Y, "wellbeing" describes becoming your best self through theactivities you pursue as a member. There is no formula when itcomes to wellbeing; only you can decide what makes you feel as ifyou are living in alignment with who you truly are.
Helping anyone in the community who truly desires to achievepersonal wellness succeed at that goal is our passion at the Y. Fromour trainers to preschool teachers, dieticians, to our swim coachesand lifestyle coaches, we want to give all our members theopportunity to break down barriers and achieve their goals.
Our Annual Support Campaign is one of the most important wayswe accomplish that. As a notforprofit organization, we rely ondonations from local businesses and our members to help us providescholarships for membership dues or class registrations. It really is true we don't wantpersonal financial need to stand in the way of anyone who genuinely wants to participate in ourY programs.
Please support the 2016 Annual Support Campaign at the West Cook Y. Every gift matters andevery dollar will be used to help others with financial challenges achieve wellbeing throughprograms at the Y.
Next time you are at the Y, look around someone you see is at the Y because of a scholarshipthat was made possible by the Annual Support Campaign. Thank you for helping make this lifechanging program possible.
The West Cook YMCA, rooted in JudeoChristiantradition, is dedicated to developing the spirit, mind,and body of all persons through quality leadership,programs and services, in cooperation withcommunity groups for the common good.
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West Cook YMCA, 255 S. Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60302
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