May 2012 Posts
Religious Headwear in Sports
An interesting article by Donald C. Collins on MomsTeam.com about whether or not to allow players to sport religious headwear during official sports play: “While it is clear that officials and coaches could avoid religious head-wear media dust-ups by taking …
From Crossfit world beater to the YMCA…
Volunteer blogger Beka Sharrock has been getting to know some of the personalities who make up the senior leadership team at Calgary YMCA, finding out what drives them to work for the YMCA and the person behind the job title…. …
Sarah and Danielle Go To YMCA Ukraine Camp!
Flights have been booked, itineraries made and the excitement is building as we get ready to leave for Ukraine in less than a month! As the three YMCA delegates chosen to go to Ukraine this summer, we’ve been talking a …
Licious Living Weekly Special
Licious Living cafés have arrived at YMCA Calgary. Throughout the month of May, Licious Living will have a new special offer each week – check the YMCA blog each Monday morning for the extra-special treat of the week! Weekly Special …
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- Posted in: Adults, Crowfoot YMCA, Eau Claire YMCA, Shawnessy YMCA, Youth
- Tags: cafe, cafes, deal, discount, eating, food, licious living, offer, special, weekly, YMCA
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RUNNERS>ALUMNI>FAMILIES! CCHY Family Fun Run
5th Annual Family Fun Run Camp Chief Hector YMCA Bring the whole family to enjoy the Family Run Run in a beautiful mountain setting followed by a BBQ lunch. A great way to get out to the mountains while doing …
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- Posted in: Adults, Camp Chief Hector YMCA, Camp Riveredge YMCA, Community YMCA, Crowfoot YMCA, Eau Claire YMCA, Kids, Saddletowne YMCA, Shawnessy YMCA, Youth
- Tags: camp, family, Fun, Hector, Run
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Shawnessy Drop-In Fitness: Monday May 28
Drop-In Fitness Schedule: Shawnessy YMCA Monday May 28th 2012 8:15-9:00am – Shallow H2O Workout – Brigitte 9:15-10:15am – Turn & Burn – Margo 9:30-10:30am – Step-Fit – Katie 2:30-3:15pm – Gentle H2O Workout – Pat 6:00-7:00pm – Turn & Burn …
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- Posted in: Adults, Shawnessy YMCA
- Tags: bootcamp, BOSU, classes, cross-training, cycle, drop-in, fitness, Fun, fusion, healthy, healthy living, HEAT, hi/lo, instructor, karma, muscle works, programs, schedule, Shawnessy YMCA, spin, step, teaching, variety, wellness, YBO, yoga
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Exercising Your Brain
This article on MyFit.ca talks all about brain exercises and why they are important for all of us. “Brain exercise keeps your mind active, keeps you mentally alert, and enables you to stay focused on your tasks. It’s definitely worth …
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- Posted in: Adults, Community YMCA, Crowfoot YMCA, Eau Claire YMCA, Saddletowne YMCA, Shawnessy YMCA, Youth
- Tags: aging, brain, exercise, exercising, mind, thinking
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Eau Claire YMCA – Main Gym Closure – Sunday June 3rd for Healthy Kids Day
Please note our main gym will be closed from 10am-1pm for Healthy Kids Day activities. Our youth Soccer program will run as usual. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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- Posted in: Adults, Eau Claire YMCA
- Tags: badminton, gym, gymnasium, main gym, open basketball, Open Gym
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Free Sports for Kids
Sport Calgary’s All Sport One Day, on Saturday, June 16, 2012, provides an opportunity for your children to participate in a sport discovery session at one of ten partner facilities throughout Calgary… for FREE! Shawnessy YMCA and Saddletowne YMCA are …
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- Posted in: Camp Chief Hector YMCA, Camp Riveredge YMCA, Kids, Saddletowne YMCA, Shawnessy YMCA, Youth
- Tags: activities, all, Calgary, kids, sport, sports, teens, youth
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RUN for it! Family Fun Run!
5th Annual Family Fun Run Camp Chief Hector YMCA Bring the whole family to enjoy the Family Run Run in a beautiful mountain setting followed by a BBQ lunch. A great way to get out to the mountains while doing …
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- Posted in: Adults, Camp Chief Hector YMCA, Camp Riveredge YMCA, Community YMCA, Crowfoot YMCA, Eau Claire YMCA, Kids, Saddletowne YMCA, Shawnessy YMCA, Youth
- Tags: camp, family, Hector, race, Run
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