DON SJOGREN COMMUNITY YMCA1415 Broadway | Holdrege | 308.995.4050

ORTHMAN COMMUNITY YMCA1207 N. Grant | Lexington | 308.324.1970 and 1006 N. Airport Road | Lexington | 308.339.0812

YMCA AT GOTHENBURG HEALTH910 20th St. | Gothenburg | 308.537.4022

www.ymcaoftheprairie.org

MAKE A SPLASH!at the YMCA!

SPRING 2019 PROGRAM GUIDE

Prepare for Summer With Water Safety

Classes at the YMCA! Swim Lessons Now Offered at all Three

Branches!

Youth SoccerSaturdays, 3/16-4/27 Game Times: Noon-5 p.m. Ages: 3-14 (as of 12/31/18)Levels: U4-U14 Register by 3/1 $10 late fee after 3/1Fee: $35 M/$55 NM

Nerf WarsSaturdays, 3/16, 4/13 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 7-13 Fee: $8 M/$16 NM

Youth Run Club3/25-5/1, M & W, 4-5 p.m. Grades K-6Register by 3/25Fee: $15 M/$30 NM

Youth Weight TrainingAges 11-15. Time: 6-7 p.m. Fee: $25 Members OnlySession 1 — 3/19 & 3/21 Session 2 — 4/16 & 4/18Session 3 — 5/14 & 5/16Register two days prior to start date

Youth Sports PerformanceAges 13-18. Time: By appointment with Adam Hohlfeld. Four private sessions: $60/Four semi-private sessions $45

T-Ball 5/20-6/20, 6-8 p.m. Register by 5/3 Coed Beginner T-Ball: Ages 4-6, M & WCoed Advanced T-Ball: Ages 4-6, T & TH Fee: $35 M/$55 NM $10 late fee after 5/3

Recreation Baseball Grades 1-2, 5/13-6/20Register by 4/19Mon.-Thurs., 6-9 p.m.Fee: $40 M/$60 NM ($10 late fee after 4/19)

South-Central Nebraska Boys Travel BaseballGrades 3-8Mon.-Thurs., 5:30-10 p.m. 5/13-6/28 Register by 4/5Fee: $50 M/$70 NM ($10 late fee after 4/5)

Softball5/13-6/28. Register by 4/5South-Central Nebraska Girls Softball League: Ages 7-14 (as of 12/31/18) Mon.-Thurs., 5:30-10 p.m.Fee: $50 M/$70 NM Late fee of $10 after 4/5

Kick Off Summer With Healthy Kids Day® SATURDAY, APRIL 27

AMAZING RACE: 2 PM Teams of 4-6 family/friends with a minimum of one adult per team will race around downtown on foot completing tasks along the way. Prizes awarded to finishers. Fee: $5 per person M/$10 per person NM

Healthy Kids Day: 3-5 PMJoin us for FREE activities for kids and families! Games, booths and healthy snacks.

MARCH-MAY 2019 PROGRAMSDON SJOGREN COMMUNITY YMCA, Holdrege

Youth Sports & Fun

Register for programs at the Y or online at www.ymcaoftheprairie.org or call (308) 995-4050

FREE EVENT! Aqua Egg HuntSaturday, April 13, 3 p.m. The Easter Bunny Loves the Y, too! Hop into the pool to hunt for Easter Eggs after posing for pictures with the Easter Bunny. (Parents must be in the water with children who have not passed the swim test.)

HIPPITY HOPPITY SPLASH!

HEALTH & FITNESSBoot Camp 3/11-4/22, M & TH, 5:30-6:30 a.m. 5/13-6/24, M & TH, 5:30-6:30 a.m. Ages 15+ or ages 13-15 with a parent. Fee: $50 M/$87 NM

Extreme Boot Camp 3/13-4/26, W & F, 5-5:30 a.m. 5/15-6/28, W & F, 5-5:30 a.m. Ages 15+ Fee: $38 M/$67 NM

Mileage Club4/8-5/31, Ages 16+ Track miles biking, running, swimming or exercising on Y cardio equipment. Fee: $15 M/$25 NM

LEAN Expectations for Expecting & Nursing Women3/4, 3/11 & 3/18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Instructor: Kim Molzahn Fee: $25 each/$65 for all

Prime Time Health3/4, 4/1, 5/6 and 6/3, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Learn about your internal pharmacy and learn about blood pressure, cholesterol, cardio exercise, BMI and moreInstructor: Kim MolzahnFee: $18 per session/$65 for all

Fitness in the ParkSaturdays, 5/18-6/29, 9:30 a.m.FREE classes for anyone age 15 and older. Classes will vary each week. North Park.

Boga FitDates TBA. Ages 15+Pool/water fitness program that builds strength and improves flexibility, balance and coordination. Fee: $35 Members Only

Personal TrainingAges 13+ Fee varies by trainer.Contact Tasha or Stephanie.

ENRICHMENT & FUN

Ballroom Dance ClassesThursdays, 2/28-3/28 Time: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Ages 16+For beginners or advanced0Fee: $20 M/$30 NM. Register by 2/28 Location: Don Sjogren YMCA

Beginning Turkey HuntingSaturday, 3/2, 1-2 p.m.Free event

Essential Oils Make & Take Rollerball Blend ClassSaturday, 3/2, 10:30-11:30 a.m.Fee: $15 M/$30 NM ($5 each additional)

St. Patrick’s Day SocialFor Active Older AdultsThursday, 3/14, 9:30-11 a.m.The Y will provide Irish Stew and host fun Irish games. FREE to Members (No sign-up required) Location: Community Room

AQUATICSSwim LessonsSession 1: 2/27-4/3 (Register by 2/21)Session 2: 4/17-5/22 (Register by 4/11)Fee: $25 M/$50 NM. $10 late fee if registered after the deadline.Swim Starters (Water Babies): M, 5 p.m. Progressive Lessons: W & Th, 4:30-6 p.m.

Adult Sports, Enrichment & Aquatics

MARCH-MAY 2019 PROGRAMSDON SJOGREN COMMUNITY YMCA, Holdrege

YMCA Silver RunSaturday, June 157:30 a.m.2 Mile Walk or Run, 5K or 10KRegister by June 12Fee: $25 before June 12 $30 after June 12Fee includes race shirt

Race starts and ends at the Holdrege North Park.

Race proceeds help send kids to YMCA summer camp!

RUN FOR A

CAUSE!

Scholarships Available for Memberships and Programs Based on Financial Need

DISCOVER A BETTER WORKOUTTOGETHER WITH GROUP EXERCISEGroup Exercise Is Included In Your MembershipDid you know that group exercise classes are included in your membership? Try one of these great classes today to throw some extra accountability and fun into your workouts: Cycling, Fit & Flexed, Aqua Fusion, Water Wake Up, Dance Fusion, Fit for Life, Move & Groove, Weights 101, Pound, Shape Up, Get Cycled, Cardio Kickboxing, Functional Fitness, TRX, Indo Row, Shockwave, Extreme Boxing, Insanity, Core de Force, Line Dancing and Yoga.

Youth Weight TrainingAges 11-14. Fee: $20. All times are 10 a.m.-NoonSession 1 — 3/9, Register by 3/6Session 2 — 4/13, Register by 4/10Session 3 — 5/4, Register by 5/1

Twin Dragon Martial Arts@ The Crossing3/4-4/13. Register by 2/28Little Dragons (Ages 5-7): Mondays 5-5:30 p.m. & Saturdays 9-9:30 a.m.Little Dragon Fee: $25 M first child/$20 additional$35 NM first child/$30 additionalAge 8-Grade 4: Mondays 5:45-6:45 p.m. & Saturdays 9:45-10:45 a.m.Grades 5-8: Mondays 7-8 p.m. & Saturdays 11 a.m.-NoonAges 8+ Fee: $50 M first child/$40 additional and $60 NM first child/$50 additional Plus $10 T-shirt if needed. ($10 late fee)

Youth Outdoor Soccer4/2–5/9, Ages 3-Grade 6. Tues. practice, 5:30–8 p.m. Thurs. games, 5:30-8 p.m. Register by 3/21. Fee: $35 M/$55 NM. Lexington Optimist Fields. Coaches Meeting: 3/28

No School Day @The Crossing, 3/11, 8 a.m.-Noon. Grades: K-8, Swimming, basketball, gym games, lunch and a movie. Register by 3/6. Fee: $15 M/$25 NM

Youth Baseball/Softball5/20–6/26. Ages: 3-Grade 6Register by 5/7. Fee: $35 M/$55 NMMonday practices, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday games, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

* Swim Starters3/21-5/9, ThursdaysLevel A: 4:45-5:15 p.m. level B: 5:30-6:15 p.m.Register by 3/13. Fee: $30 M/$60 NM

* Swim Basics (Ages 5+)3/19-5/7, Tuesdays Level 1: 4:30-5 p.m. Level 2: 5-5:30 p.m.Level 3: 5:30-6 p.m.Register by 3/13. Fee: $30 M/$60 NM If child cannot touch, parent must accompany child.

* Swim Strokes (Advanced)3/20-5/8, Wednesdays Level 4: 4:30-5 p.m. Level 5: 5-5:30 p.m.Level 6: 5:30-6 p.m.Register by 3/13. Fee: $30 M/$60 NM Skills assessment will determine level.

Nerf Wars @ The Crossing Costume Night Thurs., March 7, 5:30-7 p.m.$8 per person. Dress as your favorite character (Super Hero, TV show, movie or book (supper served).

Family Water Fitness Games @ The Crossing Fri., March 8, 10-11 a.m. $5 per person/$15 per family. Register by 3/6. Relays, Hokey Pokey and other water games. Parents required to accompany children 9 and younger.

Family Nerf Wars @ The Crossing Thurs., May 2, 5:30-7 p.m.$8 per person. Supper served.

Go Kart Night @ The Crossing Fri., May 24, 5-9 p.m. $2 per ride/$12 unlimited ride band/$15 pool and unlimited ride band. Swimming, go-karts and family fun! (Pool members only need to pay for go-kart band). Concessions available to buy.

NOW IS A GREAT TIME FOR FAMILY TIME!

Youth Sports, Enrichment & Swimming

Easter Egg Hunt @ The YMCA Football Field

Saturday, April 20 Starts promptly at 10:30 a.m.

FREE event but must pre-register by 4/16 (no late registrations) Ages: PreK-Grade 5

The Easter Bunny will be in attendance!

Register for programs at the Y or online at www.orthmanymca.org or call (308) 324-1970

Kick Off Summer With Healthy Kids Day® FRIDAY, APRIL 26 LOCATION: @ THE CROSSING

COLOR RUN: 5:45 PM One-mile fun run. Ages 4-Grade 8 Register by 4/16 Fee: $15 M/$25 NM (includes t-shirt) No t-shirts for late registrations

Healthy Kids Day: 6-8 PMJoin us for FREE activities for kids and families, including a rock wall, bounce houses, swimming, vendors and more! Free walking tacos served first-come, first-served.

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MARCH-MAY 2019 PROGRAMSORTHMAN COMMUNITY YMCA, Lexington

HEALTH & SPORTSBoot Camp (Camp Melanie)3/4-4/26, Register by 2/27 ($10 late fee) M & W, 6-6:45 p.m. and Fridays, 5:30-6:15 a.m. Fee: $20 once a week/$40 twice a week/$60 three times a week (NM rates are $30/$50 and $70)

Boot Camp (Camp Casey) 3/5-4/25. Register by 2/27 ($10 late fee) Tues. & Thurs., 5:30-6:15 a.m. Fee: $40 M/$50 NM

Better Movement for ParkinsonTuesdays 4/9-4/30, 9:30-10 a.m. Register by 4/2. Fee: $15 M/$25 NM Late fee: $10

TRX Strength3/5-4/25, Tues. & Thur., 6:30-7:15 a.m. Register by 2/27. Fee: $40 M/$50 NM

March Madness Challenge3/19-4/9. Test your college basketball knowledge, pick the winners and complete your workouts. T-shirts awarded to challenge finishers. Register by 3/17. Fee: $15

Men & WeightsSundays, 3/24-4/14, 6-7:30 p.m. Register by 3/20. Fee: $25 M/$35 NM

Adult Coed Sand VolleyballTuesdays, Starting 5/21, 6:30 p.m. Register by 5/14. Ages 16+Fee: $100 per team of 6 (late fee $20)

ENRICHMENTDoor Charms With Jamie@ The CrossingMonday, 3/4, 6:30 p.m. Theme: Bunny or KiteRegister by 2/25. Fee: $35 M/$45 NM

Women’s Self-Defense@ The Crossing Mondays, 3/4-4/8, 8:15-9 p.m. Register by 3/4. Fee: $30 M/$40 NM Bring a friend and save $5!

Essentials of Healthy HacksWednesday, 3/13, 6:30-8 p.m. Learn the many uses of essential oils: cleaning, health, mood, sleep & fitness.Register by 3/7. Fee: $15 M/$25 NM

Amateur Radio Technician License Class @ The CrossingThursdays, 3/7–4/11, 6-7 p.m.Register by 2/28. Prep class for obtaining a Technician Class Amateur Radio Oper-ator license and a general introduction to amateur radio. Obtaining the license requires passing a test covering basic knowledge of amateur radio. Exam will be offered the final week of class. Fee: $30 M/$40 NM (fee includes class book)

Freezer Meal Prep With Amy@ The Crossing, 3/23, 10 a.m.-NoonParticipants will prepare two meals and learn how to properly freeze healthy family meals. Register by 3/14 Fee: $30 M/$40 NM

Choose Joy Because Happiness Isn’t Enough@ The Crossing Saturdays, 4/27-5/25, 9-10:30 a.m. Video series and discussion Women 19+ Leader: Kresha Hagan Register by 4/17. Fee: $25 M/$35 NM includes materials and snack

Chillin and Grillin With Chris@ The Crossing Saturday, 5/18, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A relaxed class to learn how to make great-tasting BBQ. Register by 5/9 Fee: $10 Per Person/$15 Per Couple

* Get the Details on Detailing Your CarMonday, 5/20, 7-8:30 p.m. Instructors: Dave and Shelly Converse from Team Detail. Learn the tricks of making your car look new again. Register by 5/15 Fee: $15 M/$25 NM

AQUATICSAi Chi at the Crossing3/19-4/12, Tues. & Fri., 12:15-12:45 p.m. Register by 3/13 Fee: $20 Y-Pool M/$40 Non Y-Pool M

Water Exercise ClassesAquatic Fitness: 2/16-4/4Register by 2/20. Tues & Thurs., 6:15-7 p.m. Fee: $35 Pool Member/$50 Non-Pool MemberAquatic Fitness Basics: 2/27-4/3 Register by 2/20. Wed., 10:15-11 a.m. Fee: $15 Pool Member/$30 Non-Pool Member

* Adult Swim ClinicTues., 3/19-5/7, 7:15-8:15 p.m. orThurs., 3/21-5/9, 7:15-8:15 p.m. Register by 3/13. Fee: $30 M/$60 NM

Adult Sports, Enrichment & Aquatics

* YMCA Johnson Lake Trails St. Patrick Day Bike or RunMarch 16, 1 p.m. Distance: 10.5 mile bike or runRegister by March 7 Fee: $35 includes race shirt, wristband and mug. One free drink provided at the Medos finish line. No t-shirts for late registrationsRace begins and ends at Medos Resort at Johnson Lake.

YMCA Run & Fun 5KJune 1, 4 p.m. (Check-in time is 3:45 p.m.)Register by May 23. Fee: $30 includes race shirt and meal. Additional BBQ meals may be purchased after the race. Finish line festivities include BBQ, drinks and entertainment. Families encouraged to join runners at end for fun!

LACE UP YOUR RUNNING SHOES!

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MARCH-MAY 2019 PROGRAMSORTHMAN COMMUNITY YMCA, Lexington

YOUTHYouth SoccerAges 5-6: Mondays, 3/4-4/8 Ages 7-9: Tuesdays, 3/5-4/9 Ages 10-12: Thursdays, 3/7-4/11Time: 6-7 p.m. for ages 5-6 and 6-7:30 p.m. for ages 7-12Fee: $30 M/$40 NM. Register by 2/15

Baseball/SoftballRegister by 4/30. Games 5/20-6/27T-Ball: Ages 5-6, T & THPee Wee Baseball: Ages 7-9, M & WLittle League: Ages 10-12, M & WSoftball: Grades 1-6, M & WMember Fee: $20 for T-ball/$30 for Softball and Baseball Non-Member Fee: $30 for T-ball/$40 for Softball and Baseball

Leprechaun Hunt3/15, 2:45-4 p.m. Grades K-5. Register by 3/11. Fee: $10 M/$15 NM Minute to Win It ChallengeWednesdays, 2/27, 3/27, 4/24 and 5/29. Time: 2:45-4 p.m. Grades: K-5. Winner earns free week of summer camp! Fee: $10 M/$15 NM

Nerf Wars In Search of Four Leaf CloversFriday, 3/22, 6-7 p.m. Grades: K-6 Wear green and find treasures! Fee: $10 M/$20 NM. Register by 3/19

Fishing Clinic5/20-5/23, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Ages: 6-13. Register by 5/10 Fishing basics. Each participant will receive fishing lures.Fee: $30 M/$40 NM

Group Swim Lessons3/18, 3/19, 3/21, 3/25 & 3/26 Level 1-3: 5:30-6 p.m. Level 4-5: 6:15-6:45 p.m. Level 6: 7-7:30 p.m. Register by 3/12 Fee: $25 M/$40 NM

ADULTSAdult Softball LeagueFridays, 5/24-7/26, 6:30-9:30 p.m.Ages 18+ Register by 5/10 Fee: $200 per team

Aquatics1,000 Lap Swim Challenge3/8-5/10 Swim 1,000 laps. All finishers receive a t-shirt. Register by 3/8 Fee: $15

June 3-24 and July 8-August 9Kids will keep their brains and bodies active this summer with YMCA Day Camp. Camp will include games, gym time, swimming, arts and crafts, and reading, math and science activities. Morning and afternoon

snacks will be provided. Campers should bring a sack lunch. Grades: K-6. Register by 5/27 (or 24 hours in advance if registering for individual days). Member Fee: $97 per week/$25 per day/$13 per half dayNon-Member Fee: $128 per week/$30 per day/$17 per half day

NOW IS A GOOD TIME FORFAMILY TIME at the YMCA!

Register for programs at the Y or online at www.ymcaoftheprairie.org or call (308) 537-4022

Kick Off Summer With Healthy Kids Day® SATURDAY, APRIL 13

COMMUNITY RUN & HEALTH FAIR: Race starts at 9 AM 5 K run and one-mile fun run Register by 4/8 Fee: $25 for 5K/$5 for Kids Run

Healthy Kids Day: 9:30-11 AMJoin us for FREE activities for kids and families including vendor booths, games and other fun!

MARCH-MAY 2019 PROGRAMSYMCA AT GOTHENBURG HEALTH, Gothenburg

Sports, Enrichment & Swimming

Family Dodgeball TournamentSaturday, April 13, 1 p.m. Register by 4/10Families may combine to form teams Fee: $20 M Family/$40 NM Family

Family Kickball TournamentSaturday, May 4, 1 p.m. Double elimination tournament Teams of up to 9 people. Register by 5/1 Fee: $20 M Family/$40 NM Family

MAKE IT THE BEST SUMMER EVER WITH YMCA DAY CAMPS

EXERCISE YOUR HEARTIN MORE WAYS THAN ONEMEMBERSHIPA YMCA membership gives you much more than access to our facility. It helps you lead a healthier life by building relationships, providing a way for you to be part of your community and help others. A YMCA membership sets you on the path to good health in spirit, mind and body, helping you enjoy living a full and balanced life.

REGISTRATION & FREE YMCA APPFour ways to register for YMCA programs:

1) Visit www.ymcaoftheprairie.org and click on Register. Choose your branch, the program you are interested in, and sign up. 2) Stop by in person at any of the three Y locations in Holdrege, Lexington or Gothenburg3) Pick up a phone and give us a call. 4) Download the YMCA app on Google Play or the App Store. With the app, you can register for programs, check in and view hours and schedules.

MEMBERSHIP FOR ALLThe YMCA of the Prairie offers financial assistance to individuals and families who might otherwise not be able to afford membership or program fees. Ask a staff member about financial assistance. It’s easy to apply!

BIRTHDAY PARTIESThe Y makes birthday parties easy for parents and fun for kids! Ask about our party packages at all three YMCA branches.

YMCA CLOSINGSOur YMCAs will be closed Sunday, April 21, for Easter and Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day.

YMCA MISSIONTo put Christian principles into action through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body FOR ALL.

YMCA OF THE PRAIRIEHoldrege, Gothenburg, Lexington