20!! That’s how many days are left until our very unique virtual fundraising event, The Wanderlust Ball, a Gala On Demand, Thursday, November 18th. We’re excited to share a special day with you in support of the YMCA of the North Shore! Here is what you need to know!   WHEN: Thursday, November 18th, 2021 Click this link to register FOR FREE! Timeline for our daytime program will be released the week of November 1st! WHAT: Inspiring and impactful videos on the OneCause event website featuring many of our Y champions and supporters, celebrating the Y’s community and cultureFun and interactive activitiesOpportunities to participate in matching gift challenges in support of our Y programs HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Register FOR FREE!Share the link and encourage friends and family to register too!Watch the episodes and learn why our champions support our Y.Donate and watch the thermometer rise as we aim big to reach our goal. *Donations in support of our Y and the critical programs and services we provide can be made starting today on the OneCause event website! WHY: Your generosity and participation in this unique day of fundraising will ensure that we can continue to say “yes” to all who need us. Click here to to learn more about the Y’s impact in action. The local Y who has the most registrants will receive a financial incentive specific to their Y. If the local Y you select receives the most registrations, you will be entered into a drawing for a fabulous door prize! NOTE: A springtime, in-person, celebratory event will be held at our new Glen T. MacLeod Cape Ann YMCA in Gloucester. Click here for more information about this event.

With appreciation, Marjorie Cregg Chief Advancement Officer YMCA of the North Shore

Join our Harmeling women’s health therapists on Thursday, October 28th at 6pm in our Gloucester office for tips and tricks to improve movement and strength!
To attend, please RSVP to womenshealth@harmelingpt.com. There is no cost for the class, however we will be taking donations to benefit The Ellie Fund, suggested donation is $10. We can’t wait to see you there!

*Please note, masks are required in all of our offices for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status.

Click here to see a web copy of this email MEANINGFUL MEMBERSHIP While you enjoy your Y today, your Y is creating lasting change for tomorrow. Did you know? While you exercise today… your Y is educating and nurturing children.While you swim laps today…your Y is teaching children with autism to swim.While you shoot hoops today…your Y is providing affordable housing. Thank you for sharing in a commitment to strengthen our community! Learn more about the impact of your Y and your membership.

TRUNK OR TREAT Join us for this FREE Family event! Tuesday, October 26 5:00- 6:30pm Cape Ann YMCA parking lot Trunkers must pre register by contacting Celia Sanfilippo sanfilippoc@northshoreymca.org978-559-3004

MORE PICKLEBALL! NOW join us on Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 10:00 am!

Schedules

DROP IN AFTER DROP OFF! Looking for something to do after you drop the kids at school? Join us Monday through Friday for 9:00am and 9:15am classes!! Check the schedule for a full list of classes. Can’t wait to see you there!

Schedules

JR. CELTICS IS COMING! Get in the game, learn new skills, and have lots of fun. Sign up today! Register

BLISS BITES CAFE AND NOR’EAST CLEANERS ARE HERE!

A new cafe and a new partnership with Nor’east Cleaners aims to help members with their busy schedules!

Bliss Bites menu offers dine-in and takeout options including smoothies, sandwiches, and paninis, as well as family friendly and affordable snacks and grab-and-go meals. A new barista bar will serve locally roasted Little Wolf Coffee.

Nor’east Cleaners offer the ultimate no-muss-no-fuss way to get your dry cleaning and laundry done. No chasing around to the cleaners to drop off and pick up your clothes, no keeping track of store hours–in fact, no trouble at all. Ask the Welcome Center for details!

YOUR SUPPORT, OUR MISSION While you attend a yoga class, or work out on our fitness floor, the Y is providing critical programs for families in this community. Our children need more than books, pencils, and paper, especially after a year of hybrid learning. Not only did the COVID-19 pandemic impact academic consistency, it continues to affect mental wellness, especially in our youngest students. This year $1.2 million was awarded in scholarships to students in our programs, but the need continues to grow – and that’s where you can help. Will you take your membership to the next level and give children in your community the tools they need to be successful this year? People like you make our mission possible – thank you for your continued support!

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Virtual Workouts – Y Wellness 24/7

Manage Your Membership

As 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:   Helene Feeley feeleyh@northshoreymca.org

Nia Routine: Trio: The music of Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt

Finally (PHEW!)  It is done.  I hope it’s worth the wait 🙂

We explore the nine arms of movement in Nia with this routine: Yoga, Tai Chi, Taekwando, Aikido, Jazz, Modern, Interpretive Dance, Alexander Technique and Feldenkrais Movement. Son’t know what some of these movement forms are? Well you will have to come to class to find out!

Here’s a preview of a few of my favorites for you to listen to to get in the mood.

You Don’t Knock, Mr. Sandman and Farther Along

Moving to Heal

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

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, 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

Have you previously been a member at MAC Fitness? Are you ready to come back and get back into your routine? If so, now is the time. When do the thoughts of “I’ll be in tomorrow, or next week” stop? START TODAY! Make a difference, break old habits, and try something new that your body and mind will thank you for. Are you looking to be held accountable? Are you looking for motivation? Well, MAC FITNESS Gloucester is the place for you. Give us a call at 978-283-8900 or stop by!