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Department Directory
March 2010
!NEW SCHEDULE! Member +PLUS Schedule
Be a fan. Be in the know. Stay informed of the latest events at the local downtown Y, like the monthly free breakfast for members.
Membership back to top
You talked. We listened. Starting the first weekend in April, Sunday’s hours will be 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Membership Appreciation Day is Monday, March 29, when breakfast and snacks are on us. Waffles, fruit and water will be provided in the morning from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. Healthy snacks, fruit, and water given out from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and again from 5 to 7 p.m.
Beginning March 9 and every Tuesday thereafter at 5:30 p.m., the Downtown Y will offer an Acrylic Painting Class free for members. This class focuses on basic design and painting techniques using acrylic paints. Members will develop drawing, painting, and two-dimensional art skills while creating weekly and monthly compositions. Beginners are strongly encouraged to attend, as well as intermediate and developed artists. Materials are provided.
Aquatics back to top
March CPR AED class is March 25 from 4-8p in the YMCA conference room. Participants will receive a 2 year certification card on the day of training with successful completion. Cost is $30 per person. Available to YMCA members and program members.
Saturday Swim Lessons begin March 6. Jump in and learn how to swim just in time for summer. Weekday classes begin the first week on March. All classes are available here.
SCUBA has officially arrived at the Downtown Y. The Inland Water Divers NAUI Basic Open Water Scuba Diver course will teach you everything you need to know to independently and competently scuba dive. Contact Pete (623.882.9060) for fees and dates. Mention you’re a Y member and save $90.
On Friday, March 12 from 1 to 2:30p there will be one lane available for lap swim. The hot tub will be open. Normal scheduled hours will be available 5:00a to 1:00p and will continue at 2:30p until 7:00p.
Are you interested in becoming a member of U.S. Masters Swimming? Our Aquatics department would like your feedback. We are interested in beginning a U.S. Masters team at the Lincoln Family Downtown YMCA. Contact Shelly Brown for more information. U.S Masters is for swimmers 18 and older. Programs are open to swimmers at any level and include technique training to reach your personal goals.
YMCA Splash week is just around the corner. YSPLASH is a free week of water safety and swim instruction for kids. We are looking for schools to visit in April to help kids become safer around the water. Our classroom curriculum will include backyard pool safety, boating safety, canal safety, waterpark safety and much more. To sign your school up for a SPLASH visit contact Shelly Brown.
Child Watch back to top
Save the date: Valley of the Sun YMCA Healthy Kids Day is April 24.
Our facility is looking for new or gently used books and toys to add to our Child Watch. This space is for children of YMCA members to enjoy while parents are working out. Contact Shelly Brown for more information, or see below for what's especially in need.
Wish List
Ages 3 mos-18 mos
Sensory toys (touching, listening, learning)
Baby swing
Baby walker
Noisy baby rattles
Nerf “soft” balls
19 mos-3 years
Musical activity games for kids (educational)
Jumbo crayons
Large toy food for our kitchen
Large picture books
Large activity games (Blocks or other hands-on activities)
3-6 years
Large TV for movie nights
DVD player
Fun DVD’s for kids 12 and under (new or used)
7-12 years
Board games (Connect Four, checkers)
Crossword puzzle books
Word find books
Large flash cards (Math, spelling)
Paintbrushes/Paper
Other age-appropriate toys
Thank you in advance!
Health and Wellness back to top
Join us for our next monthly first-Sunday hike, a 3-4 miler on March 7th at Dreamy Draw Trail. Meet in the trail parking lot on SR51& Northern at 8:45a.m. Hike starts promptly at 9. Bring water and your sense of adventure.
Downtown Believes In You
On April 14, more than 200 teens will ascend the Downtown Phoenix Hyatt for the 4th Annual Downtown Believes in You dinner. The program provides downtown Phoenix youth a curriculum-based program for teens 8th-12th grades, teaching life lessons around Service Learning, Life Skills, Goal Setting and Leadership Development in a fun interactive format.
Deputy Attorney General and YMCA Board Member Greg Stanton is serving as the event chair. If you would like to support this program by sponsoring a teen or if you know a group that could benefit from the program, contact Debbie Rubenstrunk at 480.274.3561.
Community Events back to top
Open Forum with Executive Director Jeff Myers
Share your thoughts about the YMCA at any of these open forum sessions:
March 5, noon – 1:00pm
June 17, 8:00 – 9:00am
September 20, 4:00 – 5:00pm
December 9, 6:00 – 7:00pm
Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be provided.
Inexpensive Estate Planning Strategies
No matter what your net worth or your stage of life, you should still give consideration to planning your estate. Estate planning has two fundamental goals:
1) it allows you to plan for your healthcare and asset management in the event of your disability or incapacity;
2) it arranges for the management and transfer of your assets (all personal property, investments, real estate, and additional belongings) upon your death.
Wednesday, June 9 - Understanding the Revocable Living Trust
§ The discussion will include an overview of the Revocable Living Trust and ancillary documents, like POA’s etc. A discussion on probate and estate taxes as well as planned giving strategies appropriate for the group will be included.
Wednesday, Sept. 1 - Estate Planning for Business Owners, More Important than Ever
§ The discussion will include an overview of the common pitfalls that business owners face and how Revocable Living Trusts, LLC’s, Partnerships and other types of estate plans need to be specifically used for a successful estate planning outcome
Wednesday, Dec. 1 - Advanced Estate Planning Strategies
§ The discussion will include an overview of advanced estate planning strategies such as Family Limited Partnerships, Charitable Trusts and Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts and their place in high net worth planning.
Presented by Hillary P. Gagnon, a partner at the law firm of Jennings, Haug & Cunningham, LLP and Tyler Heyman managing partner at Prisim Financial Concepts, PC.
Everyone is welcome; admission is free. Reserve your seat now for any session by either calling Debbie at 480.274.3561 or email at ymca.rsvp@gmail.com.
Residence Hotel back to top
We have plenty of rooms ready to rent. Stay with us and enjoy:
- Discounted Y fitness memberships during your stay.
- Spacious lobby with wall-mounted TV to watch ball games.
- A room that includes a mini fridge, desk area, twin bed, full closet, cable, and local phone service.
- Being walking distance from the light rail, First Fridays, and other downtown events.
Rooms start at:
- $25 per day
- $110 per week
- $396 per month
Check in at the Residence or Membership desk.
Parking Update back to top
Thank you to all members for displaying their YMCA parking decal on their vehicle. Phoenix Parking Control has started ticketing unauthorized vehicles in our lot. Here are a few reminders to help us ensure there is a parking spot for you:
- Current YMCA members must display a parking decal on their vehicle. (If you are using a sunshade, please make sure your decal is on top of the sunshade and visible through the windshield)
- There is no parking under the billboard. This is a throughway. Four “No Parking” signs are posted on the billboard posts.
- The YMCA parking lot can be used for 2 hours for YMCA facility use only.
- All guests must obtain a “Visitor” parking pass at the member service desk.
- There is no parking in the alley along the west side of our building. You risk being ticketed by Phoenix Parking Control and the City of Phoenix Police Department.
- Additional parking is available in the lot just south of us Monday – Friday from 4:30pm – 10:00pm for our YMCA members.
- ASU students should park in the ASU designated lots.
If you have not obtained your YMCA decal, please bring your current membership card to the member service desk. Thank you for your support.
Want to get involved? back to top
We would like to invite you to get involved in the YMCA by becoming a committee member. The following are the current committees available:
- Membership and Marketing
- Downtown Development
- Finance
- Financial Development
- Special Events
Please contact Ryan Tang (602.212.6173) for more information.
Facility Hours back to top
Mon - Fri 5:00AM to 10:00PM
Saturday 6:30AM to 7:00PM
Sunday 10:00AM to 1:30PM
Child Watch Hours
Mon - Fri 10:00AM to 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Sun Closed
Department Directory back to top
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THE LINCOLN FAMILY YMCA!
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