COMMUNITY CLASSES AND EVENTS

YMCA Book Club

• First Monday of the month
  • 11:30am - 12:30pm
• Meeting in the Pool Observation Room
• Pick up a copy of our next book at the Member Services desk.

Candlelight Restorative Yoga 

•  May 7th
  • 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Please join Tam in this restorative practice. 
  • Deep breathing, intention setting and supported postures.
  • Please dress in warm layers, wear a pair of cozy socks and bring a pillow and blanket to this practice. We are going to settle in, get comfortable and stay awhile. 
  • Pre-registration is required Learn more HERE!

Board Game Extravaganza!

• Saturday, May 11th 
  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Bring your friends and family or arrive solo for board gaming fun!  All ages and levels of players are welcome. 
  • Tables will be set up according to interests and experience.
  • Play one of our games or bring your own. 
  • Learn more HERE!

Mental Health and Social Media 

• Monday, May 13th, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 
  • Aaron Cadayong with be joining us to talk about social media and how it affects our mental health. 
  • Refreshments will be served
  • Child watch is available until 8:00 pm (please pre-register)
  • Open to the public. Learn More here!

S.A.I.L. (Staying Active and Independent for Life)

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older. Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and fitness is the single most important activity adults can do to stay active and reduce their chances of falling. The entire curriculum of activities in the Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) program can help improve strength and balance, if done regularly. The class consists of 24 one-hour long sessions. Participants must commit to at least 16 of the 24 sessions to register. 

Free for YMCA members AND potential members.

Class options include virtual AND in person at the YMCA. Contact Blake at 218.739.4489 ext 205 for more information.

Lifeguard Certification Class

The American Red Cross Lifeguarding classes are designed to teach you not only the basics in water safety but also the proper protocol when dealing with any emergencies around water. The Red Cross blends both traditional lecture style along with crucial hands-on training in order to teach you effective techniques to deliver prompt care to those in need. Learn how to respond safely and efficiently to water emergencies with lifeguard classes from the American Red Cross.

PREREQUISITES: 
Waterfront Lifeguard:

1. Swim 550 yards (22 pool lengths) continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
2. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits. 
3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds: Start in the water at the shallow end of the pool, and swim to the far end of the pool. Retrieve the 10-pound brick off the bottom of the deep end and return to the shallow end of the pool while swimming on your back with both hands on the brick. Upon arrival at the shallow end of the pool, exit the water without using the steps or ladder. Goggles are not allowed for this skill.
4. Swim 5 yards, submerge and retrieve three dive rings placed 5 yards apart in 4-7 feet of water, resurface and continue to swim another 5 yards to complete the skill sequence.

Questions on upcoming classes? Contact Anna at 218-739-4489 ext. 211.