1. education
2. alumni and reunions

HELPING YOU STAYONNECTED
WE'RE MORE THAN A PLACE. WE'RE A CAUSE.
HEALTHY KIDS DAY
At the Y, we focus on the health and limitless potential of youth everyday. We're all about
MORE; the more super stuff we help families put in to kids..the more super qualities they'll get
out.
Join us for Healthy Kids Day; the jump start to a more active, healthy and engaged
summer. Enjoy a day full of crafts, active games, healthy snacks, entertainment, science,
community information booths and MORE!
SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH
11AM-2PM
Admission is FREE
We are currently looking for raffle prize donations, business sponsors & volunteers. If you are interested please contact
Suzanne Tesconi, 707.545.9622 x3135 or via email stesconi@scfymca.org
A BETTER SUMMER STARTS TODAY
Summer Camp Registration has started.
"The summer adventure camp has been a real blessing for my little one, who had a real
hard time with separation anxiety for almost the entire year of kindergarten. The staff at
her Y camp are so FUN and NURTURING that she hasn't experienced a single moment of
panic in the mornings. I'm able to go to work with peace of mind. I am so thankful for the
YMCA in my community!"
To request a summer camp brochure please contact our Program Office-707.544.1829
MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY
One of our long-time members, Art Kane, has stage IV kidney disease and is facing renal
failure. He is in desperate need of a live kidney donor. Can you help us spread the
word? His blood type is O+, but he can receive a kidney from O+ or O-. Other blood types
can also be helpful as being part of a paired exchange. The surgery for kidney donation is
done laparoscopically with tiny incisions and all medical expenses are paid for by Art's
insurance. Most people only need one kidney to live a long and healthy life. If you can help
spread the word, please pass this along. For more information contact Anne
at anneekain@att.net.
Art recently celebrated his 70th birthday by cycling 70 miles at the Y. He collected
donations and his efforts raised $1,050 for our 2015 Annual Giving Campaign.
His dedication to maintaining his health through exercise is an inspiration to everyone he encounters.
Save the Date!
2nd Annual "Just Stew It" Kids to Camp Fundraising Dinner
May 20, 2015
Druids Hall, Santa Rosa
Mark you calendar! Our 2nd annual polenta & stew fundraising dinner will offer great food, music, silent auction
& 50/50 raffle. More details to follow soon. This is a not to be missed event. Proceeds provide financial
assistance for kids to attend summer camp.
2015 Annual Giving Campaign
There's still time to donate or make a pledge to our Annual Giving Campaign. Did you know that a $60 donation will provide life
saving water safety instruction for a child? You can make a donation by coming in to our Member Center, calling the Y, mailing a
check, or by visiting our website; DONATE NOW
Meet our new Senior Health & Wellness Director, Darren Inness.
"I am excited to join the Sonoma County Y Family and to help contribute to the great program. I am originally
from Newcastle, England and have been in the USA for 10 years. I have been in the health and fitness field for
over 10 years and look forward to using all of my skills and experience to continue to make the Y a great place to
have fun and be healthy. In my spare time I enjoy playing soccer, golf, rock climbing, hiking and hanging out
with my wife and son. I am extremely excited to get started and meet everyone!"
Drop by the Fitness Center and introduce yourself.
New Group Exercise Classes!
 Beginning in April we will start Bollywood and NIA classes on Sunday mornings, 9am. NIA will be held the 1st & 3rd
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Sunday, Bollywood will be held the 2nd & 4th Sundays, any 5th Sunday will be a wildcard.
Thursday evening cycle class is back April 2nd! 5:30p-6:20p.
Sunday cycle class, 9:30a-10:30a. Begins April 12th.
Introduction to Yoga, Thursdays, 3:30p. Space is limited to 10 participants so please sign in at the Welcome Center
prior to class starting.
Yoga for Vets - Wednesdays, 3:30pm
You do not have to be a Y member to attend.
Free, drop-in class.
April Health & Wellness Presentations
 Interval Training Workshop: Thursday, April 2nd. 6:30p-7:30p. Conference Room. This workshop will focus on the
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benefits of different training methods. Learn how to maximize performance and fat burn by using a combination of
steady state, interval and HIIT. Together we will calculate your individual caloric needs & discuss how to properly fuel
yourself for your workouts. Come ready to move! Leading this discuss is Merritt Wright, YMCA Group Exercise instructor
& interval guru for over 12 years. Pre-register in our Member Center or online at scfymca.org. No cost to register.
Understanding Healthy Weight Loss & Good Nutrition for the 50+ Crowd: Tuesday, April 21st. 2:30p-3:30p. Please join
Holistic Nutrition Consultant, Jenny Helman, in a discussion about healthy weight loss and good nutrition for seniors. As
we age, healthy eating doesn't have to be about dieting and sacrifice. Pre-register in our Member Center or online at
scfymca.org. No cost to register.