Meridian Ranch Community Directory MSMD Board of Directors: President: Butch Gabrielski Secretary/ Treasurer: Mike Fenton
Rec Center News Ongoing October Events & Activities • Swim lessons for all ages - group lessons and private lessons available. • Gymnastics for all ages and abilities with new coach Desiree Pounds; call front desk for more info •Women on Weights - Small group weight training facilitated by Personal Trainer, Sarah Aldrich. *Two classes available
Asst Secretary/ Treasurer: Tom Sauer Bill Gessner Wayne Reorda
• Adult Pickleball - Wednesdays 9:30 am - Noon
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• Ballet and Jazz classes starting October 3rd on Tuesdays and Thursdays
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• Adult Open Gym Volleyball - Thursdays 6-8 pm
• Mini-camps October 10th, 12th, 17th and 18th from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm • Trunk or Treat - October 28th from 1:00-2:30 pm We need Trunkers! Sign up at the Recreation Center.
Newsletter Sponsor Thank you to Antler Creek Golf Course, CreekView Grill, DRC No. 1 and DRC No. 2 for their sponsorship of
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A publication of The Meridian Service Metropolitan District ISSUE
51 October 2017
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With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, Y volunteers give men, women and children of all ages and from all walks of life the resources and support they need to be healthy, confident, connected and secure. VOLUNTEERS OF THE Y • Lead our boards of directors and committees • Raise funds to ensure the Y is accessible to all members of the community • Coach our sports teams and teach many of our classes • Motivate and support youth in building the character strengths, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, smart life choices and the pursuit of higher education and goals • Extend a hand to help adults who want to do more, be more or live healthier • Advocate for the Y’s efforts to influence policies and initiatives that positively impact societal issues of importance to the nation, and your community • Participate in opportunities to give back and support neighbors October Active Older Adult Events
VOLUNTEERING John Wilson, from Duke University, defines volunteering as “any activity in which time is given freely to benefit another person, group or cause.” The YMCA operates on volunteerism. Below is a snapshot of the Y and its volunteering efforts. VOLUNTEER AT THE Y Across the United States, more than 500,000 business leaders, community advocates, parents, teens and individuals who want to give back and support their neighbors volunteer at the Y. That’s because in 10,000 neighborhoods nationwide, we have the presence and partnerships to not just promise, but deliver positive personal and social change.
• 2nd and 4th Wednesday @ 5:00 pm; Quilting Club • Lunch Out - 1st Friday@ 1:00 pm at Carrabas • Potluck - 3rd Thursday @ 12:15 pm • 1st Thursday @ 12:30 pm and 3rd Thursday @ 1:30 pm; Pinochle. • 2nd and 4th Thursday @ 12:30 pm; Mexican Train (a dominos game) • Did you know that if you have an insurance policy that covers SilverSneakers that you may come and take any SilverSneakers classes that we offer at no cost? You need not be a resident of Meridian Ranch. Come check us out! We’d love to meet you.
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