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News from your YMCA!



Healthy Kids Day – Saturday, April 30th

Join us for fun activities for the whole family including cornhole, basketball, Camp Spindrift tours, life jacket fittings, arts and craft with Art Haven, yoga and more!

Saturday, April 30th
At the Y: 9:30 AM -11:30 AM
At Camp Spindrift: from 12:30-2:30 PM



Liquid Gyms – The Pool in Not Just for Swimming

Our pools are also Liquid Gyms with Aqua Bikes and Aqua Treadmills submerged in the pool!

Each option provides an incredible workout with less stress on joints. We’ve worked with aqua instructor Katy Coffey to change the perception of aquatic fitness, train and invest in
instructors while partnering with aquatic fitness companies around the country to bring these new innovative workout options. Jump in and try it!

Click here for schedules

Lifeguard Courses & Recertifications

APRIL VACATION COURSE
Tuesday 4/19– Friday 4/ 22
11am-5pm (all days)

WEEKEND COURSE
Friday/Saturday/Sunday 4/29– 4/31 & 5/6 –5/7
5-9pm (Fri) 11am-4pm (Sat/Sun)

LAST CHANCE COURSE
Friday/Saturday/Sunday 5/13– 5/15 & 5/20-5/22
6-9pm (Fri) 12-5pm (Sat/Sun)

MAY RECERTIFICATION
Friday 5/20 & Saturday 5/21 Times: 5-8pm (Fri) 11-3pm (Sat) *BLS ONLY available Friday 5/20 at 6pm


Swim Lessons = Water Safety

Spring is in the air and outdoor waterfronts are beginning to open up.  Now is a great time to get in the pool to prepare for swimming outside. A good goal is to swim 100 yards (4 lengths of the pool) comfortably to be prepared for outdoor water currents and tides. Not there yet?  Our professional swim instructors are available to get you ready!
Register for Swim Lessons

We’re Hiring!

Join our team of passionate, caring, mission-driven staff who are making an impact each day. We’re looking for camp counselors, lifeguards, swim instructors and more. Check out all our opportunities to be part of the Y!

Job Opportunities
WellFest
Sunday, May 15 | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Don’t miss this showcase of the greater Cape Ann region’s broad range of health and wellness services. Participating vendors offer a wide variety of products and services including: farm produce, puppy therapy, woodworking, hearing care, mental wellness, massage, accessible at-home living, and more. There will be something for all ages! In addition, the American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive throughout the event.

Learn more


Your Support, Our Mission

This is proving to be a year like no other! Already, our camps have an average of 1,200 campers registered for each week this summer which means we are on track to have a record breaking year – both in camper numbers and financial assistance.

The need is real. ALL kids need opportunities to engage with each other, rediscover their sense of adventure, and reach their potential – but we can’t do it alone. The YMCA of the North Shore proudly says “yes” to everyone – thank you for joining us in our mission to welcome everyone and give every kid a summer to remember.
Cleaning Sanitization:  A clean Y is a happy Y.

We are committed to the health and safety of all our staff and members. Thank you for continuing to do your part in helping keep the equipment and YMCA facilities clean. We will continue our stringent cleaning practices and facility sanitization plans. Learn more>>
Schedules Browse Our ProgramsYMCA360 Virtual ExperienceManage Your MembershipAs always, we are here to answer your questions. If you have any questions or need to reactivate your membership, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Membership Sales Director:  

Joe Dapper dapperj@northshoreymca.org
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YMCA360 News!



We are excited to announce that there are now 100 YMCAs across the country on our YMCA360 virtual health and wellness platform! We are so proud to join our fellow YMCAs in bringing this incredible virtual fitness resource to our members and we have another exciting announcement on how we will be expanding YMCA 360 later this month.

Celebrating 100 YMCAs strong! Check out this welcome video from YMCA 360 below and be sure to login on Wednesday, April 20th for special live classes with all 100 Y partners to celebrate health, wellness, and connection at the Y.  

Join us on YMCA360 from wherever you and participate in this nationwide event.
April 20th – LIVE Class Schedule!

New Releases

So many Ys, so many resources, and classes to share. New releases this week! Circuit 11 and 12, Core and More 13, Cycle Express 15, Deadlift Tutorial 2, Muscle Pump 6, and Dumbbell  Dedication.

PLUS! A new Workplace Workouts category was recently added to provide content for people working from home or in an office setting.

Hope to see you at the Y and on YMCA360!

Best,

YMCA of the North Shore Membership Directors:

Cape Ann YMCA – Joe Dapper dapperj@northshoreymca.org
Greater Beverly YMCA – Aynsley Harrington harringtona@northshoreymca.org
Haverhill YMCA – Jaclyn McCrillis mccrillisj@northshoreymca.org
Ipswich Family YMCA – Kaitlyn Cotter cotterk@northshoreymca.org
Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA – Jane Rizza rizzaj@northshoreymca.org
Plaistow Community YMCA – Jaclyn McCrillis  mccrillisj@northshoreymca.org
Salem YMCA – Mary Sholds sholdsm@ymcaofthenorthshore.org

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Free Streaming Nia, Restorative Yoga and Moving to Heal Classes via Zoom with Linda for the Week of April 4th New routine, Bailando!

Current Nia Routine: Bailando

This is a great, semi original Nia routine, to the beat of Latin music. Of course I have substituted in a few other pieces of music as I am want to do. All about the hips and shoulders. Come join us and find your inner Charrrrrro!

Moving to Heal Thursdays at 1:30 PM

Moving to Heal Nia is a slower, less intensive class with less standing and more done in the chair. Great for people with injuries or conditions that make it hard to participate in a classic Nia class. Also good for people getting back into exercise. For more info on Moving to Heal, see the info and videos on my web site or click here

Restorative Yoga

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

In this crazy season, treat yourself to an hour of peace, relaxation and restoration.  Lovely passive practice aimed at quieting the nervous system, mind and body.  

Find some cushions, large books, yoga blocks, blankets, whatever you can use instead of bolsters and blocks.  We make it work.  For more information on Restorative yoga, check out my site, niawithlinda.com.  It is a lovely passive practice that gives the participant relaxation and calm. Who couldn’t use that right now.

So here is how it works.  It will be easier for you if you download the Zoom client for meetings for a desktop or laptop, or the app for phones and tablets.

Click here for the link to download the zoom client or the app

Then click on this link to bring to my website and the list of streaming classes

At my website, niawithlinda.com, go to the zoom classes tab. You will want to click on the link for the class and time you are trying to join.  Otherwise you will be all alone!

If you have downloaded the client/app, the meeting will open automatically in that interface.

If you have not downloaded the app/client, it should open in a web browser.

You can join early and sit in the waiting room. No magazines but no doctors either.

I’ll leave the audio open till the class starts.  If I leave the audio on, it interferes with my audio and we can’t have that!  I’ll open it back up at the end.  If you need to get my attention, you can raise your hand.  It is an icon in the middle of the bottom of the screen.

If you need any techie help, call me  617-851-2738  or email me at contact@niawithlinda.com

Find a little space in your home and be prepared to move and have fun.

Feel free to share these invitations to classes with anyone who needs it.

Love to all and stay healthy,

Linda Wilkes

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Our Corner Stone Program is Back!

   
A video message from YMCA OF THE NORTH SHOREPresident & CEO, Chris Lovasco
We are excited to relaunch our Corner Stone program

This collaborative health & wellness program has provided support to more than 2,000 cancer patients, cancer survivors, and their immediate families. We paused the program during the height of COVID and are ready to welcome new and old Corner Stone participants back to our Ys with more health and wellness options, events, support, and connection.

Corner Stone Provides:

A complimentary 1 year Y membership to those with cancer, cancer survivors who are within 5-years remission, and their families.A complimentary week of summer camp for all children in the enrolled family.A schedule of events including nutrition seminars, mindfulness events, walking clubs, and more!Access to LIVESTRONG at the YMCA and PART – Positivity Relaxation Therapy (9-week program via ZOOM to help you develop a self-care routine to manage stress, improve your outlook and enhance your quality of life.A non-clinical environment where you and your family can feel comfortable and supported.Access to all of our amenities, fitness classes, virtual YMCA360 platform and all member benefits.
    Click here to learn more about Corner Stone