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Why You Should Visit the Y

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Monday Morning

There were 12 members at our Monday meeting plus two guests. Joining us were our speakers, Ali Harasha and Alexis Berg.  We were greeted by Glen. Steve handled the prayer and rumor. Side note – Del is at home. Call for an appointment to visit. Next Monday’s 50/50 Harry was the winner. He drew the Jack of Hearts, no winner. Raffle will have 20 cards in the game including the five pay cards with a pot of about $431.  We have a work day to paint buildings at the Children Museum on July8/9th.  In addition, we will have prep day to get some of the displays on the building ready on July 6th at 4:30 at MPTC. Bonnie has the signup sheet.  We have a projector for our speakers; please contact Gary Miller if you need it. Speaking of programs for the future, get information to Dave or myself.

Ali Harasha & Alexis Berg, Fond du Lac YMCA

Ali is Sports & Fitness coordinator at the YMCA. The Y is offering Healthy Living Exercise Program. It is three phases over twelve weeks. The program is free. The wellness coaches will work one on one to increase physical activity in a safe and engaging program. Ali is also in charge of the personal trainers at the Y. Alexis is responsible for the Parkinson’s program, diabetes prevention program and Livestrong. Livestrong is 12 week program using exercise methods to ease cancer survivors back into fitness.  These are just a small portion of the programs that the Ymca offers. In some from, we all need 150 minutes of exercise each week.

This Amazing Club Is Sure to Turn Your Head

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Monday Morning

We had 10 members at our Monday tour of the Boys & Girls Club in spite of the cold and snowy start to the week.  Gary Miller brought a nice selection of donuts and other goodies along with coffee and juice so no one went away hungry.  There was no 50/50 Raffle drawing on Monday so next week’s drawing will have 51 cards, including eight pay cards, and a pot of at least $1.

Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Fond du Lac

Dan Hebel, Chief Professional Officer of the Boys & Girls Club, welcomed us on Monday morning for a tour of the local Boys & Girls Club.  Dan has been with the local Boys & Girls Club for the past ten years and for the last year and a half as their permanent Chief Professional Officer.  Dan joined the local Boys & Girls Club right out of UW-LaCrosse and has held just about every job at the Club, so he knows the operation from the bottom to the top.

Dan took us on a walking/talking tour of the Club and noted that the Club is divided into two age groups; teens and elementary.  Dan started with the Teen Center (located in the old pool of the YMCA) and told us about the various programming that goes with the Teen population.  Then we moved into the elementary space, which is structured much like an elementary school layout.  Dan talked about how the schedule works for the elementary members and the various things that those kids get to do during their time at the Club.

Dan also talked at length about the partnerships they’ve developed with:

  • Johnsonville Sausage Company
  • Fond du Lac YMCA
  • Fond du Lac School District
  • Fond du Lac Area Foundation
  • Fond du Lac Area United Way
  • 21st Century Learning Center Grants

Without these outstanding partners the Boys & Girls Club couldn’t provide the varied programs they do to the youth of our community.

The Boys & Girls Club operates out of their main location connected to the YMCA and also extension after school programs at Chegwin and Pier Schools.