YLife Birmingham-November/December 2011 edition

YLife BIRMINGHAM

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY November-December 2011 Volume 6, Issue 6

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November-December 2011, Volume 6 Issue 6

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There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction.

- Winston Churchill

When applied to your YMCA, truer words may never have been spoken. For generations, the YMCA of Birmingham has been a constant presence; a counselor when you needed someone to share with, a motivator when a personal goal seemed out of reach, a shoulder to lean on when times are hard, and a friend with whom to share a laugh or two.

It’s been almost 130 years since the first YMCA was founded on Birmingham’s Southside, responding to the needs of idle young men the community. During that time change has also been a constant presence, sometimes it happened largely unnoticed, other times it happened to great fanfare and applause.

From welcoming women into the Downtown Branch community nearly 30 years ago, to helping the children of Hispanic immigrants get ready for Kindergarten, to anticipating the opening of the new Hoover Branch later this month, any change undertaken by the Birmingham YMCA has been for the betterment of the community. And, as any parent, community leader or good Samaritan knows, when you put your focus on others first, often times your own wants or needs come last.

How many of us look in our closet and realized we haven’t updated our wardrobe in years, or walked in the garage and realized we’re still driving around in that old car with a cracked windshield and a ding on the bumper, simply because we would rather use our resources on someone else or a greater cause. But there comes a moment when we realize it’s now or never and an update becomes necessary.

The time has come for the Birmingham YMCA to upgrade our wardrobe. After 45 years of hard work presenting a positive image to the community, the traditional black and red YMCA logo has become a little old, frayed, and faded. And so, in the coming weeks you will begin to see a new, fresher, and vibrant image on your YMCA. This will include a new logo—in five eye-popping color palettes—and new language which will help the YMCA communicate our areas of focus—for Youth Development, for Healthy Living, for Social Responsibility in more dynamic ways.

Think of it as your YMCA simply changing that old and faded cotton t-shirt for a new, better-fitting DriFit, or changing those old Keds for a new pair of cross-trainers. However, underneath it all is the same mission of service that has led the YMCA of Birmingham for almost 130 years: to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

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YMCA of Birmingham Officers CHAIRMAN Phyllis Hall VICE CHAIRMAN Joseph Mays, Jr. TREASURER Michael Temple SECRETARY David Woodruff

Board Members Tracy Morant Adams Charles Ball Tim Blair Cecil Bostany Libby Carpenter Denise Dauphin Courtney French Harold Goings Ann Haas Roderick Hawkins Robert L. Holman Wayne Houston Mallie Ireland Lynn Jones Anthony A. Joseph Robert E. Kelly Scott Kenny Tom L. Larkin John Lauriello Alan Lott Harrison Manning Yvonne McBeth Ann D. McMillan Judge John Ott Rick Player Leigh Davis Perry Henry Ray, Jr. Allen Rice Joey Ritchey Lloyd Shelton Reeves Sims, Jr. Steve Smith Walker Sorrell Judge Andra Sparks Cedric Sparks Michael Suco Jami Wadkins Chip Watts Board of Trustees CHAIRMAN Anne Huckstep VICE CHAIRMAN Bill Clark Joe Bluestein Frank James Allen Rushton James W. Shepherd Judge Scott Vowell President and CEO James N. Lombard YLife Birmingham is published five times a year by the YMCA of Birmingham.

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VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS David G. Hill MARKETING MANAGER Loyd McIntosh DESIGNER Tracy Thomas

Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Vision: We will lead our community to become the healthiest in America.

United Way Partner.

CheckingIn NEWS FROM AROUND THE BIRMINGHAM YMCA Project American Life Fall at YMCA Hargis Retreat is spectacular, and not all of it is due of the beautiful scenery at the Chelsea branch just minutes from Highway 280. Autumn is also the time of year Hargis welcomes sixth graders from all over onto the grounds for its innovative, four-day, threenight civics program for middle school students, Project American Life.

Project American Life is based on the founding principles of the Declaration of Independence and the concept that all people have equal worth and that everyone has the right to pursue their dreams. “It all goes back to the Declaration of Independence and the idea that we’re all guaranteed the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and been endowed by their creator these things,” says Project American Life counselor Christine Shores.

Children learn first-hand why the concepts of equality and independence are so important and why our forefathers fought to weave those concepts into the fabric of the nation.

“They have the opportunity to see what their job is as an American citizen and what responsibilities they have,” says Angela Williams, a sixth grade teacher at Rock Quarry Middle School in Tuscaloosa.

Walking School Bus What has bright colors, traffic signs, dozens of feet, and provides exercise, companionship, and a safe way to school? It’s a new communityoriented health and safety strategy called a walking school bus.

It’s early morning on Wednesday, October 5, National Walk to School Day. Robinson Elementary School students and their parents and grandparents begin to meet on a street corner in East Lake near a small portable sign that says walking school bus stop. The kids look and sound excited; the adults do too.

Terri Harvill, executive director of the nearby Northeast Family Branch, is one of the official “bus drivers.” She goes over some hand signals and safety tips. The drivers, children and parents introduced themselves to people they met along the way. Judging from the smiles on the faces of the kids—and their parents—the walking school bus and National Walk to School Day was a huge success.

Harvill hopes the program takes off and benefits the neighborhood kids. Currently, the Birmingham YMCA’s walking school bus is making rounds once a week on Wednesdays, but there are plans to expand the program in the near future. Interested? Contact Terri Harvill at tharvill@ymcabham.org.

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For the eighth year, the YMCA of Birmingham is assisting with the Marines’ Toys for Tots program.

LifeSkills Tell Them A Story I grew up in the Southtown Housing Community and I can remember how the YMCA was impactful in my life as a young person. That made it easy for me to go out into the community and talk to business leaders about how there are many kids in our community who can’t afford to take advantage of the programs the YMCA has to offer.

All Drops Help Fill The Bucket I know the economy is the way it is right now, but every little bit helps. I made a lot of phone calls and visited a lot of people last year and I never got specific about how much I wanted them to give, but I just reminded them that any little bit was helpful. If 10 or 15 are able to give a small amount, then that small amount will eventually add up to a large amount.

Don’t Get Discouraged As you go out and ask people to support the Strong Kids & Communities campaign, you have to remember that not everyone will or can give. Last year I had some that turned me down, but I had so many others that were positive and willing to help in any way they can.

Jerri Foster is a YMCA board member, fund raiser and retired teacher from the Birmingham City Schools. She was also the sixth grade teacher of American Idol champ Ruben Studdard.

Might you have time to help, to volunteer?

VOLUNTEER to: • Drop off new toys at the YMCA through mid-December.

• Ask your friends, family, neighbors and colleagues to do the same.

• Be hands on, helping sort, bag, distribute, or facilitate pick-up Friday, December 2 at the Pelham YMCA, or December 10, 12-15 at the YMCA Youth Center.

Youth Volunteer Day at the Youth Center, Saturday, December 10, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Help sort Santa’s first drop-off of toys, in preparation for the beginning of pick-up week!

This is a great volunteer opportunity for school, church, and youth service groups.

For more information on all volunteer options, call David Hill at 801-7209.

Special thanks to Tuscaloosa YMCA Volunteer Lee Henderson, who connected Coach Nick Saban and his wife, Terry, to area YMCAs and youth. Nick’s Kids Fund contributed $3,000 to the Birmingham YMCA and hosted an exciting event at Bryant Denny Stadium, making lifelong Bama fans of these excited YMCA kids!

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THESE ARE NOT JUST NAMES. These are the people who helped make opportunity, inclusion, and community a reality for over 12,000 neighbors who needed a little help.

The nice guy on the treadmill next to you? Your gift provided a three month Y membership, keeping him healthy when he lost his job.

The little girl who will, one day, take her own kids to a Y pool? Your contribution paid for her swimming lessons.

Those boys who needed a solid, male role model? Your donation paid their Y sports registration fees, providing a new view of the world along with coaches who have become their heros.

More people are saying, ‘We belong’ because you said, ‘Yes’ when asked to give to the Y.

Includes 2011 contributions received through 9/20/11 -Your name and your contribution are important to us. If we have made any errors or omissions, please let us know right away! lcollins@ymcabham.org 205.801.6053

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I know that when our members are here working out they are really leaving the “real world” outside. They are putting themselves, their health and wellbeing first. They are focusing on the pool, the class, the treadmill, the machine, the racquetball game, the track, whatever it is at the Y that keeps them healthy. I am so glad that they choose to spend part of their day at the Y.

DAWN B. PILLETERI, Membership Director, Shades Valley YMCA

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The Y is eager to open its doors to anyone ready to walk down their ‘PATHWAYS’ to success; in 2011, membership financial assistance kept 8,167 friends healthy and included.

CHAIRMAN’S ROUNDTABLE GIFTS OF $10,000+

CHAIRMAN’S ROUNDTABLE GIFTS OF $5,000+

Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham BBVA Compass Bank YMCA of the USA Alabama Power Service Organization Wells Fargo Beth & David White & Family HealthSouth Corporation Jennie & Tom Hale

Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Birmingham Jefferson County Commission Zoom Media Corp.

Pat & Tom Hinton Wal-Mart Foundation Birmingham Bar Assoc.

Young Lawyers Cameron & Scott Vowell Charles DeBardeleben Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP Harold W. Ripps Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Independent Presbyterian Church Foundation June & Joe Mays Michael Temple Morrow Water Technologies Neil Bailey Philip J. Carroll III Phyllis & David Hall Publix Super Markets Charities The Caring Foundation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

CHAIRMAN’S ROUNDTABLE GIFTS OF $1,000+ IN MEMORIAM Jere F. White, Jr. Allen Rushton HealthWays, Inc. - Silver Sneakers Program Alabama Power Foundation Harlan Prater JCPenney Company Hoover Toyota Southpace Properties, Inc. Michael Ermert Laura & Jim Lombard Birmingham Racing Commission Ann Huckstep Henry Graham Sims Memorial Fund Precor, Inc. Terry & Nick Saban - Nick’s Kids Fund Anomynous Faye & Bill Clark Denise Dauphin New York Life Foundation Cham Norman, Jr. Ann & Troy Haas Laura & David Woodruff Accounting, Economics & Appraisal Group

Andrew & Bretta Freeman Bill Morton C.B. Ireland Fund Greg Weyandt Huffman Neighborhood Association Jemison Investment Co. John Lauriello Mallie Ireland McQueary, Henry, Bowles, Troy, LLP Protective Life Foundation SouthPoint Bank St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church Susan & Tom Rains Energen/Alabama Gas Corporation Lane & Jeronda Vines Sellers Richardson Holman & West, LLP Sarah & Charley Duggan Awalski M. Moore Corporate America Credit Union Jan & Tommy Wells Judy & Wayne Houston Kelly & Steve Holbert Kim Strifert & David Sweatt Kiwanis Club of HomewoodMountain Brook

Ralph Summerford - Forensic Solutions, PC Rick Player Roderick Hawkins & Family Sirote & Permutt, PC The Welch Group Vulcan Materials Foundation Bruce Thomas St. Mary’s-on-the-Highlands Episcopal Church Atherotech, Inc. Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC CrossWay Baptist Fellowship Lloyd Shelton CAM-LAR Direct Orthodontics South, PC Jack Henry & Assoc.

Alan F. Clark Family Fund Bradley, Arant, Boult, Cummings, LLP Charles Ball Connie & Cecil Bostany Dee & Robert Kelly Glen Andrew Hollywood Pool & Spa, Inc. James Thornton James W. Shepherd

Jay Pounds Jay Roberson - Birmingham City Council’s Office John Duckworth John M. Lyons JohnsonKreis Construction Karen & Randy Long Kevin Casey Kimberly Sharp Kohl’s Maynard, Cooper & Gale N.E. Miles Philanthropic Fund Patterson Family Foundation Rep. John Rogers Royal Cup Coffee Sabrina McClain Jon & Reba Myer Charles Stover Jarred O. Taylor RIchard Stanford Jothany & Frank James Wanda McClain Yocunda Clayton Yogurt Mountain Andra Sparks Frank Ozment Harold Goings Lenora Pate & Steve Brickman

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CHAIRMAN’S ROUNDTABLE GIFTS OF $1,000+ Andy Easterling Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC Danielle Greco David Watts Eric Frye First Baptist Church of Pelham Inverness Kiwanis Club Libby Carpenter Marcus Skipwith BB&T - Branch Banking and Trust Company TSS Photography Raymond Fouchee Jim Hughey Clifton Glover Doreen & Ron Bennett & Family India Gold Leon Ashford Mia Cowan Tricia & Geoff Golden Leigh & Kevin Collins Emily & Hugh Rushing David Hill Elisabeth & Courtney French Alabaster Firefighters Local 4142 A.C. Legg, Inc. Adolphus Jackson Alabama Power Company Energizers Andrea Koski Andrea Smith Anne-Laura Cook Anthony Berryman - State Farm B.L. Harbert International, LLC Balch & Bingham, LLP Barbara & Tim Blair Barry Thomason Beth & Mike Wyss Bill Watts Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC Brian Crumpton Bright Future Electric, LLC Britney & Tony Summerville Burr & Forman LLP Cassandra & Anthony Joseph Cecile & Dee Franklin Charles Caldwell Chip Watts Cindy Kirk Cindy & John Reams Concept, Inc. Consolidated Pipe & Supply Co., Inc.

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Cory Watson Crowder & Degaris, P.C. Mickey & Danny Haralson Denorrise Posey Dotty & Joe Carley Earl & Ann Jones & Family East Lake Electric EBSCO Industries, Inc. George T. French Nancy & Glenn Goedecke Grady Burrow Gwen Hatcher Hank McKay Hanson Slaughter Heidi Moos & Patrick McLendon Holiday Inn Express Ishmael Dozier ITT Technical Institute/ESI Service Corp.

Ivize of Birmingham J. Stephen Morris Memorial Fund James Park Jeffcoat & Associates, LLC Jennifer Dick Jerry Duncan Jesse S. Vogtle, Sr. Jody Wigley Joel Hillhouse John Ott Ann & Joey Ritchey Julie Broday Keesha Harris Ken Maluff Kyla Rose LaShunda Scales Leigh, David & Davis Perry Lewie’s Appliance Repair, Inc. LifeFitness Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC Lisa & Richard Stone Lisa & Yogi Jones Lynn Johnson Collision Repair, Inc. Maggie & Will Brooke Marcie DeBardeleben Marmon Highway Technologies Marsha Kelley-Sutton Marvin Dupass Matt Minner Medical Properties Trust, Inc. Michael Freeman Michael Meadows Michelle Oliver Mickal Thomas Mieke Hemstreet Mr. & Mrs. William J. Rushton, III

Nancy & John Myer O’Neal Steel, Inc. Ouida Fritschi Pat Tate & Family Personal Training by Deep South Bodies Philip Jackson, Jr. Phillip McWane Play Over Games Poseidon Technologies, Inc. Reeves Sims, Jr. Regions Bank of Shelby County Rhonda Elmore Rick Coad Rick Fernambucq Rick Lathan Robins & Morton Rod Hartung Ron Harris Rontese Miller Sam’s Club Foundation Sandy & Wayne Killion Scott Hults

Shelby Baptist Medical Center Sherrell Benson Signature Tennis Courts, Inc. Smith & Wesson Sophia Glenn Specialty Creations St. Joseph Anglican Church Star Trac Fitness Products Tacala Taziki’s Greek Fare Teresa Roseborough Teresa Vick Terry McCartney Theo Hawthorne Thomas A.S. Wilson Family Advised Fund T-Mobile Tom Traylor Toys for Tots Tracy & Jeff Smith Twenty Third Street Baptist Church Twila Sanford Tyrone Quarles Vic Smith CPA, PC W & H Investments Wayne’s Environmental Services William (Curtis) Gwathney William Dawson Yvonne McBeth

We all know this long term member; he has struggled with weight loss for years because he could never find exercise that he enjoyed. He started Zumba two years ago; you can see him at any number of branches in a class; he’s one of the few men! He attributes his healthy lifestyle, and weight loss, to the fun he has in Zumba, saying “exercise doesn’t have to be something you dread.”

MARY CASAIRO, Group Exercise Coordinator, Mountain Brook YMCA

Everyone deserves to be healthy and connected; at the Y, thanks to generous supporters, anyone can be.

CHAIRMAN’S ROUNDTABLE GIFTS OF $500+ Tom Porter Photography El Paso Corporation Take 2 Media, LLC Hargis Charitable Trust Allen Rice Cybex Elizabeth G. O’Neil Rebecca Simon The McPherson Companies, Inc. William Jones Sysco Food Service Paul Ott Carruth Washington Booker Birmingham Football Officials Association Anonymous Hunter Williams Jerry Wang BNY Mellon Corporate Trust Matching Gift Bob Burleson Central Station, Inc. David Battles James Parkman Jeffrey Grantham Mike Tsimpides One-Stop Promotions Phyllis Seale Thomas Head Wayne Stuenkel Ron Joganic Doby & Bill Hanks Chris Giattina Terri Harvill Randy Brock Ashley Snow Julie Marmurek Delphine Carter Aaron Ford Adam West Allison Taylor Alton Sizemore, Jr. Betty Barron Bradford Botes Brannon Denning Bridgett Short Bruce Pettway Bud Flora Carol & Ken Taylor Cedric Sparks Charles Haines, LLC Charles Varallo Christian King Clarence Blair Clay Coleman Cohen, Carnaggio & Reynolds Donald F. Lutomski

Donald Simpson Donna & Tom Walker Donna Strifert East Town Marketing Association Edward T. Anderson Emogene Gregory Huffman Emogene Huffman First Christian Church Freedom Fleet Services, LLC Gae Watson Gonzalez, Strength & Associates Hewes Hull Houston Holmes Hughes Interiors, LLC Jazmine McDaniel Jerrie Foster Jill Mann Jon Lewis Joseph Hollis Kelly & Walker Sorrell Kimberly Ayers Lewis, Feldman, Lehane & McAtee, LLC Lighting & Lamp Lucy Kennedy Lynn LaRussa Matthew White Maytronics MedWorks of Alabama, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Phil H. Neal, Jr. Natalie Dabney Patricia Holbrook Peter Neuberger Pinson Valley High School Richard Allums Richard Carnwath Richard Moody Robert A. Jones, III Ronald Farley Rosalie & Frank Turner Ross Smith Sam Heide Sammy Warnick Samuel Franklin Southern Wings Three, LLC State Farm Companies Foundation Tamara Harrelson Technogym Theodis Buggs Thomson-Reuters ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas Tina Corr Tom Larkin

...AND MORE YMCA FRIENDS! Walter Russell Wanda Barron William Howard Moss William King William Longshore William M. Miller William Wetzel Memorial Fund Batter Up Emily & Saunders Jones James Lucas Max Thomas Milton Bresler Prestige Floor Care, LLC Anonymous Happy Union Baptist Church Ann Chappell Brookwood Ophthalmology Carol Dutt Carolyn White Cynthia Daniels Kelly & Duncan Hulsey Kyle McCain Melody Eagan Sena Fuqua ServisFirst Bank Joey Kilpatrick Julie Sistrunk AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Matching Gifts Saks Incorporated Katie Dunn Rodney Shu Ann McMillan Cam Ward Diane Aldridge Joe Bluestein Lakeshia McGhee Lee Hollis Leroy Banks Tyrell Jordan Suki Akins 8 Yr. Old Jazz Basketball Team/Bill Laycock Piggly Wiggly Food Stores Lewis Burks Beverly Bishop John Stewart April P. Benetollo Ashley Parks Austin Suellentrop Brian Williams Chas. W. Ashby Company, Inc. Chris House David L. Carder Harry Benjamin James Rushton Jeffrey Hansen Jeremy Rogers Kirk Mueller Laura Wainwright Leilani Robson Mac Moorer Peter Penherski R. Barry Luther

Renae McCullough Richard Ogle Robert Collins S. Greg Burge Southern Blood Services Stephen Hendricks Tom Caradine Utility Engineering Consutants William Morrow William Skanes Christie Reynolds Steven Alexander Kristine Williams Vera Eugene Cub Scout Pack #404 Robyn Boatman Jerri Haslem Alabama Power Company Alan Lott Alberto D. Reid Amy Rickles Anthony Sparks Belicia Powell Bibles & Balls Brandon White Bry Coburn Caroline Bundy Cayenne Creative Charles Crockrom, Sr. Charles DeBardeleben, Jr. Chris Lebato Claudia Ball Dan Carmichael Dawn Pilleteri De’Arlos Miller Denise Donohoo Denyse Brown Dexter Young Donna Baird Doris Parks Edward Abraham Elaine Mize Eugene Johnston Felecia Fish Frank Topping Fred Berman Fred Hatcher Frederick Bolling Frederick Elsas Gail Smith & Hank Hassinger Gary Mccarthy Gracie & Hirlye Lutz Harlan Grooms Harrison B. Manning Henry (Hank) W. Poellnitz Jacqueline Lovoy James D. Sisson Janet Holloway Jeff Peake Jennifer Reardon Jerry Wrenn Jim Dye Jingle Bell Jam, Inc. John Coleman

John Covington John Morris John O’Neil John Sewell Jon Powell Julie Parker Katrina Brown Keesha Nelson Kelly Kidd Kimberly Geisler Kristin Harris Krystal Swann Langston Lee Leslie Smith Lori Jasper Mallory Slaughter Marjean Brooks Mary & Pete Flach Melinda Singleton Michael Lucas Michael Suco Mitec Molly L. Frederick Nisa Jordan Patty & Cord King Phil Hemstreet Phyllis Bolena Rebecca Neuberger Robert Eckinger Romeo Penn Saidie Egeland Samuel Jasper School Transportation Solutions, Inc. Selective Masonry Shea Lloyd Shelly Mitchell Soccer Shots - Birmingham Spain & Gillon, LLC Stephanie Wingard Steven Fazio Substation Engineering & Design Corp.

Susan Becker Susie McAlevy Tanya Hiers Taylor Murdoch The Steiner Foundation The Stewart Organization Torrey Crenshaw W. B. Houseal, III Walker Backflow & Fire Protection Serv, LLC Walter Garfield Walvid King Ward Watson Willie Wells Wynn M. Shuford Yolanda & Ron Sullivan Buffalo Rock Company Janice White Paula Dille-Franks Robert Heard Roger Smith

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Molly McGregor Thelma Davis Alice Mitchell Amy Lewis Barry Fagan Becky Dunn Billy Hinds Charles E. Sellers Chi Omega Christine Shores Colleen McCullough Darryl Bowie David Haynes Derek Waltchack Edward Goldblatt Emily Brown Ernie Cory Gail Mills Gene Price Heather Brooks Heather Cooper Jefferson County Health Workers Association Jerry Powell Karl Heckman Kristie Nix Kushuna Exford Larry Brown, Jr. Lawrence Clark, Jr. Lorett & Tom Cronier Louis Montgomery Melody Izard Michael Mulvaney Mr. & Mrs. Emris Graham Peter Horn Richard Crew Robert Gant Roger Carlisle Rosemary Riley Russ Hyde Sally Hartley Williams Sam Knowlton Sierra Chemical Corporation Skip Vogelsang Stanford & Nicole Massie Tammy Mathews Terrence McCarthy The CATO Corporation The Egg & I Thomas Spina TurnerBatson Wayne Curtis William Cox Woody Boudra Wyndol Shaw Dana Payne Leanne Nequette Cristina Rodriguez Glenda Goirochea John Hard Paul Meeks Julie Seals Leigh Allen William Lewis Sharon Lovoy Gary Grimes Handy Photo Media Yvonne Lopez Amy Margaret Wright Andrea & John Billings

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Andrew Lindner Anne Vines Ashlie Penton Barbara Dickinson Carol Hamilton Carol Spain Dan Gilmore Donald Blankenship Edgar Harper Edward Christian Eve Graham Glenn Scott GLS Supply, LLC J. Brad Burke Jack Held James Robinson James White Jan & Robert Collins Jennifer Chandler Jennifer Scott Jessica Germany & Ed Senter John Civils Keisha Bishop Kelly Creel Leilani Urbatsch Luther M. Dorr, Jr. Mark M. Tavakoli Mary Katherine Sandlin Mike Cleckler Pamela Griffith Ronald Youngblood Suann Vandevelde Ta Huffstutler The Courington Family William Brooks William Hasty William Lawrence Xanthi Grammas Trussville Springs Farmers Market Doug Horanec Iola Petty Karen Hux Sally Pavey Steve Smith Anthony Pritchett Beth McGinnis Carrie & Brandon Baker David L. Thomas Earle Gray Jeffrey Noel John (Jack) Mathews Keith G. Dorr, Jr. Lisa Bowden Lynn Jones Marianne Wofford Michael Gray Mrs. Peter Worthen Ralph Bryant Stephanie Rainwater Trina Smith William McCune Calvin Gunn Andrea & Felton Mathews Anthony Jackson Christy Tharp Cynthia Thompson Dale Johnson Destinee Watts Eric Flannagan

Felecia Huntley George Simpson James Joshua Williamson Janice Clay Jennifer Weems Justin Riley Katie Watkins Larry Davis Leslie Moore Lisa Green Loyd McIntosh Marshall Ford Mary Casciaro Mary Lee Matthew Nelson Nicholas Petty Rayanna Dematteo Stephanie Vaught Trevor Cole Windy Croft Laria Stinson Barbara Taylor Debbie Cotney Marianne Kerr Micah Hudson Michael Bounds

Benjamin Group Inc. Beth Adams Betty Wingo Bill Black Bill Jones Bill Lester Bill Wagnon Bob Suellentrop Bobbie Jordan Bobby Trammel Brad Gallant Bruce Williamson Bruno Baggio Business Telephones, Inc. C.G. Thomason Calvin Tolbert Campbell’s Furniture Repair Candace Davis Ware Carrie Butler Catherine Toms Cecilia Traylor Central State Bank Charles Blackburn Charles Collat, Sr. Charles Dyas III Charles Ferrell

Derrick King Detrick Carter Don & Patty Dronfield Don Rollins Don Thompson Donald Boomershine Donald Heflin Donald Johnson Donna Logan Dream Big Enterprises, LLC E.W. Parish Ed Travis Edgar Welden Edric Williams Edward Lubembe Edward Ramsey Edward Sanders Eladio Ruiz De Molina Ellen Corbett Emanuel Rosato Eric Hyde Ethan Efferson Fonda Shaia Frank Young Fred Hedges Fred Keith

The paralyzing effects of a stroke brought a man to the Western Area YMCA. Forced to use a cane, his doctor suggested he try walking to strengthen his legs. After six months he wasn’t using his cane as much; after ten, he left them at home! Even better; he had a whole new addition to his family— his YMCA family—to share his joy and accomplishment.

KEESHA NELSON, Senior Program Director, Western Area YMCA

Richard Burnett Ted Farrell Joseph Brown Rebecca Richburg Ashita Tolwani A. Daniel Gainey Adan Martinez Adrienne Armstrong Adrienne Powell Alabama Dental Society Alanda McCurdy Alisha Holland Allen & Gina Scales Amanda Adams America’s First Federal Credit Union Andrea Sharpe Angela Pewitt Anne Dawson Anne Sorrell Arthur Bailey Aryian & Oliver Cooke Bailey & Owens General Contractors, Inc. Baxley, Dillard, Dauphin & McKnight

Charles Jackson Charles Roth Cherie Gibbs Chip & Cindy Nieder Chris Sullivan Christopher Myles Chuck Morris Clarence Crump Claude Camp Clifford Spencer Cloty El-Zein Colquitt Clark, III Creative Dog Training, Inc. Daniel Acker Darryl Jones David Bowers David Hoyle David Jones David Self David Wilmont Deatrice Miller Deborah Thomas Debra Bell Deidre Conover Delanea Shafer Denis Devane

Gary Lovelady Gaston Stein GE Foundation Matching Gifts George Becker George Heaton George Holman George Lynn Geraldine Woodson Glenn Bridges Glenn Perry Goodloe White Griffiths Chiropractic Care, PC Haley Jasper Harold Cunningham, Jr. Helen Quarles Henry Gedson Henry Mellen Holloway Somerville Homestead Senior Care Howard Bogard Hugh Alford Ian Hibbs Inspector Chaney Interactive Fitness Holdings, LLC J.L. Dubose

Jack Neill Jack Reamey Jacob Tubbs James A. Watson James Acomb James L. Richardson James Minor, Jr. James Oliver Harrell Janice & Jim Clifford Jeanette Andrews Jeannine & Bruce Ludwig Jeffrey Patton Jennifer Andress Jennifer Cloe & Ben Wieseman Jennifer Nelson Jennifer Seger Jenny Ahrens Jeri Liles Jerry Presley Jill Deer Jim Anderson Jim Morrow John Crook John Elmore John Hardin John Lanier

Kenneth Knight Kenya Richardson Kevin Hale Kia Countz Kyle Everett Labarron Lewis Larry Deboer Larry Lunsford Larry Shulman Laverne McDaniel Leah Scalise Lelia Neil Lem Stabler Leo Zeigler Leonard Olvey Leta Jones LeTecia Giddens Linda Reeves Lindsay & Adam Seal Liz Sturtevant Louis Henderson, Jr. Lynn Ray Maggie Somerall Mallory Smith Marcia Bailey Marcia Twitty

Your tax-deductible contribution to the Y at work: Opening doors. Changing lives.

John Powers John Taliaferro John Thompson Jon Hale Joseph McCarty Josh Warren Julian Bell Julie Ann Wood Julie Converse Julie Gabis Julius Purifie Justin Hendricks Justin Taylor Karen Heard Karen Mobley Katherine Henken-Gerhardt Katheryn & Harold Dunn Kathy Hoar Katrina Clines Kay & Chris Kelly Kayla Dickson Kelli & Norman Jetmundsen Kelly Greiner

Marco Gonzalez Margaret Barclay Margaret Casey Marie Garner Mark Lester Mary & Gordon Smith Mary Sue & Don Thornburgh Matthew Dyer Meadowood Industries, Inc. Melissa Gaylard Melissa Gooden Michael Ellerbusch Michael Morris Michael Shaw Michael Thorn Michael Turner Michele Calvin Michelle Brown Mike Hammonds Mill Hamilton Millie Curington Monika Croom Morris & Tamera Finley

Mr. & Mrs. George E. Peoples, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Peter Berndt Nancy Harper Nate VanDerVeer Nick Brown Norma Perry Oliver Harris Pam & Peter Holby Pat Brown Patricia Burks Patricia Howard Patricia Sullivan Paul Brown Paul Costopoulos Peggy Harris Peggy Sanderford & Morgan Ponder Peter Quintero Phyllis & Landon Larsh Quentin Hamilton Rachel & Lance Leader Rachel & Roy Young Reginal Burroughs Reynard McMillian Rhonda Caviedes Rhonda Griffin Richard Cline Richard Edwards Richard Force Richard Mason Richard Richmond Rick Lessley Robbie Ballentine Robert Dickerson Robert Florian Robert H. Adams Robert Montgomery Robert Schornack Robin Burns Robin Roberts Roderick Snyder Ron Golden Ruby McCrimon Ruth Bean Sally Baker Sam Moore Sanguard Security Services, LLC Sara & Maxie Moore, Jr. Scott Boyd Sharoz Pabani Shayla Crawford Shelby Watwood Shelly Richardson Sherry Colgin Sheryl & James Isobe Stacey Graham Stan Neuhaus Stanley Virciglio Steed’s Jewelry Stephanie Banks Stephen Marriott Stephen Vise Steve Bottchen Steven Inskeep Stir Crazy Susan Calcatera Susan Murray Susan Nuckolls Susan Vawter Suzanne Fleming Suzette Davie

Tanesha Sims Taylor Horst Teresa Callaway Teresa Sawyer Terry Cook Thomas Walker Tiffany Griggs Todd Southerland Tom Wadsworth Tomeka Woodruff Tommy Tyler Tony Carter Tracy Hayden Tricia Taylor Turner Williams Ty Dodge Tyanne Whitworth Uniforms Galore Val Carrier Victor Fichtner Vincent Green Virginia Caradine Vonner Moore W.J. Henry Walt Gunter Wendy Newland Wheaton Griffin Whitney & Zach White Willard Brooks William Thuston Willliam Harrington Willliam Schroeder YMCA Maintenance Department Yolanda Taylor-Rose Hannah Lane Madeline McGuire Pat Crossen Robin Price Marjorie Voltz Sarah Pyron Alexandria Parrish Ashley Mclaughlin Elizabeth Goodrich Target Corporation Ross Hendericks Larry Dancy Adriana Morros Jessica Woods Patricia Cooper Sanovia Muhammad Josh Wilson Alan Strickland Alice Thigpen Brian Loftus Charles Long Chris Hood Christine Begg Claudia Weikard Emma Boyd Grace Pitt Graham Lemmond Jean & Scott Smallwood Jennifer Ray Joe Wilson John Bland Josh Randolph Kevin Nelson Kimberly Grumley Liza Roitman Luree Oggs

Marta Garrett Melanie Gardner Melanie Miller Mike Murrah Paige Daniel Pamela Satterfield Rick Williams Sandee Taylor Sarah & John Cowart Scott Kelly Trey Belvin Western Supermarkets Bradley Lee Carol Pitts Charles Belvin Jeremiah Millington Lillie Gill Rebbie Taylor Sheri House Supreme Beverage Gary Smiley Lafaye Allen Amy Trautwein Alicia Battle Darian Lee Kelly Jacobs Tabitha Bradley Jacqueline Morrette Lisa & Ryan Shea Daniel Trammell Amy Hagood Betty Canan Blake Strevel Brian Ritchey Clifford & Mary Saxon Dianna & Terry Hardesty Edward Lacey Griffith Isbell Hsien Ho Jim Boothe Jonathan Sanders Kristi Russell Kristy Trammell Laurie P. Walls Leland Doebler Marilyn Barnett & Family Monica Whiting Renata Vitalina Sharon & Darryl Ward Tia-Simone Gardner Tina Whitfield Chad McHenry Joyce Tombrello Michael Watts Todd Blanton Reginald Hoyett Michelle Hosmer Gary Huffstutler James Robinett Jamye Creamer Abbey Fuszard Academy Sports Alan Davis Alan Peeples Alfred & Aaron Morton Alicia McIntyre Allison Cousins Allison Moore Allison Schrand Alvin Gray

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Amanda Parsons Amber Snider Amy Clemmons Amy Freels Amy Hudson Amy Theabolt Amy Wood Andre Jones Andrea Peagler Andy Laird Andy Savage Angela Thornton Angelica Rohner Pediatric Dentistry Ann Lyn DeGerminy Ann Yates Anna Kelly Brennan Annette Thompson Anthony Crenshaw Antonio Williams Aris Wiley Ashley & Danny Hattaway Ashley Sparks Ashley Wilson Audra Vaughn Audrey Oyama Austin Merritt Barbara (Bobbie) Jones Barbara C. Shelton Barbara Vann Beaudacyus Walker Becky Heisner Becky Hogue Bernard Moore Beth & Paige Rowland Betsie Boggs Betsy Millington Bettye Maiden Beverlee Gordon Bill Cather Bill Curry Bill Sager Blane Hubbard Brenda Wright Brittany Bodine Brunson White Bryan Smith Carla Truss Carlos Smith Carlton Kemper Carmen Lau Carol Fiedler Carol Waller Caroline Thornley Carolyn Collins Carra Wright Catherine Amos Cedric Smith Celena Ayers Channa McKenna Chante Scott Charles Goodman Charnessa McCall Chase Pinkerton Chelsea Falkner Cheryl English Chris Bryant Chris Metcalf Christie Garner Christie Lynam

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Sam McDonald Sam Wright Samuel Frazier Sandra Joganic Sandra Rhodes Sandy Bean Sanford Hooper Sara & Joe Shaw Sara Wessel Sarah Hudson Sarah Marie Peek Scott Kenny Sebastian George Shannon Moore Sharon Jackson Sharon Travis Sharrif Simmons Shatanna Holley Shauntae Lockett Sheila Wortham Shelly Millender Sheree Pair Sherry Kamber Sidney Bernstein Sonya Smith Sophia Lal Stacey Davis Staci Mitchell Stephanie Arnold Stephanie Farrington Stephen Rueve Stephen Schaeffer Steven Kahn Sue Ann DeBoer Sue Read Sumner Hubbert Susan Barnes Susan Deramus Susan Reid Suzanne Ashe Sylvester Mencer Tamara Shellenberger Tara Risman Tarae Hampton Tasha Crumpton Teresa Holland Terrence Lane Terri Ferguson Terry Drake Theron Woods Thomas Leopard Thomas Twitty Tiffany Bass Tiffany McCrary Tiffany Mims Tiffany Tarver Toby Vinson Todd Holder Tom Buck Tom Morton Tommy Cox Tony Summerville Torrey King Tracy Bell Travis Stoves Trey Guest Tristan Williams Vanessa Wilson Velma Williams Vicki Lokey Victor Ravizee Walker Fain

The YMCA connects people in different ways. One of my high school teachers joined the Mountain Brook YMCA; we hadn’t seen each other in years. She said that she was going through a difficult divorce, but that the YMCA saved her life by being a place where she could come to walk and be around people. Imagine my surprise when, within a year, she met someone at the pool and they became engaged.

KRISTIE NIX, Membership Director, Mountain Brook YMCA

“Being connected” is the heart and soul of the Y. You can deepen your connection to the Y and to your neighbors: Make your tax-deductible gift. Make someone’s life better.

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Dianne Booker John Robson Whitney Robinson Adam O’Keefe Ann Parrish Cain Mashego Chris Bailey Deborah Turner Dotti Smith Elizabeth Comeaux Eugene DeKich Gary Puryear Gary Walker Horace Gray Jackie Mazzara Jacqueline Biagiotti James Smith Jamonica Watson Jane Cooper Jean Anne Collier JeRica Jenkins Jihan Douban Jim Angelichio Jody Coombs Kim Byrd LaDeidra Wilson LaDerric Piner Laurie Grantham Lee Lavette Leslie Brown Lorraine Tutwiler

Louise Jones Mary & Emily Stephenson Melissa Colvin Misti Rasmussen Montague Minnifield Neva Garner Priscilla Willis Rhonda Bryant Robyn Mashon Shannon Blythe Sheryl Barkalow Sidney Gunn Tiffani Richardson Tiffany Hood Wendy Greene Martha Gonzales Rita Ciamaichela Doug Demedicis Mary Anne Frost Danny Murrah Gloria Oglesby Kaki Jenkins Karen Gustafson Mary Hubbard Pamela Real Randy Mayor Ruth Swanagin Sara Dungan Sarah Galloway

Suzanne McFerrin Terence Hawkins Terri & Rickey Milton Wanda Swihart Brigette Mayer Evonye T. Gibson Brenda Hill Jan Lachney Charles Sanford Amanda Chenault Amanda King Amy Skrodzki Ashley McVicar Beth Dorough Beth Rowell Brandi Bradberry Brenda Justice Christopher Johnson Clifton Render Cyndi Stephenson Danielle Grossman Debbie Cochran Deirdre Kimbrough Dena Cook Donna Ware Dora Bolus Eleanor Crenshaw George Sternberg Gerd Anders Graham Bostick Jisel Sanchez Kathryn & Scott Lucas Katia Stamenova Kimberly Edmondson Kirke Cater Kristin Pest Lasonja Kennedy Lea Green Leah Meadows Lori Rikard Marilyn James Martha Johnston Mary Thrash Melissa Humble Merri Gwen Mike DePriest Mustafa Kilic Nancy, John & Doug Mills Natasha Beaty Olivia & Katherine Pitts Rachel Alexander Rachel Green Rachel Hardage Rebecca Goddard Robert Thornton Robin Meche Stephanie Davis Suanne Ferguson Terri Singleton Willie Keene Robyn Webb Ingrid Hilsman Samuel Sorrell Adrian & Ursula Harris Alan Zeigler Albert Hicks Alethea Gilmore Alexis Rembert Alida Hodge Amy Liscomb

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Gerard Benton Ginger Carpenter Ginger Ferrell Gwendolyn Harlan Ivy Henderson J.R. Kennamer Jan Rogers Janet Burroughs Jason McKnight Jason Turner Jean Dickerson Jeannie Brown Jeff Hammack Jeffrey & Paula Butler Jennifer Conn Jennifer Lombard Jennifer Wiggins Jenny & Joseph Stephens, Sr. Jenny Bamford Jerome Davis Jerry Schapmann Jesse Kelley Jo Herzog, M.D. Joann Evans Joey Hale John Huggins John Williams Josie & Neville Short Joyce Venezia Judith Dunham Judy Cloe Judy Davis Judy Greenwood Judy Theriot Julie Goldasich Karen Allison Karen Johnson-Parker Karen Martin Kathy Weise Kay McKnight Kay Williams Keith Cofield Kellie Wigley Kelly Padgett Kevin Lambert Kimberlee Krubinski Kristy Radney L. Michael Vance Larry McPherson LaTanya Johnson Laura Dooley Lee Lucia Leigh McMahan Leneika Evans Leslie Shaver Leta Jones Linda Jones Linda Stone Lisa Burdette Lisa Frost Lisa Gray Lori Gillis Miller Luanne Carter Lucille Williams Lynn Neel Lynne Wilbanks Malvern Brown Maria Herrero Maria Luttrell Marisa Marques

Martha Keely Martha Long Mary Ann Grammas Mary Evans Mary Jackson Mary Kuhn Mary Norsworthy Melissa Johnson Meredith Davis Michael Moore Michael Muir Michael Ward Michele Snider Mimi Chambers Mr. & Mrs. Thedford L. Forrest Ms. Courtney Ransom Nancy Prickett Nea Rice Nettie Barnes Nichele Hoskins Nicole Stewart Nora McCray Ollie Cotton Orlando Thomas Orunda Bryant Otha Richardson

Stephanie Wallace Steve Howe Susan Copeland Susan Forson Susan Morris Susan Stephens Susan Sumner Tajuana Efferson Tavia K. Taylor Teresa Thorne Thomas Waters Tyler Washington Tyrone Walling Valencia Avery Valerie Cottingham Valerie Jones Vaughan Walker Vee Losada Veronica Denson Veronica Stewart Vicki & R. Scott Everett Vicki Vanvalkenburgh Victoria Damsgard Wendy Adams William Jacobs Zac Ward

Eddie Morgan Elizabeth Pierce Emily Reid Gabriela Bragan Harris Johnson Jacob Halbrooks James Douglass Jeff Glasco Jennifer Adams Jennifer Lambert Jennifer Reid John Bishop Jordan Mcmanaway Julie McAlister Justin Traywick Katie Helms Ken Key Kenna Lindsey Kevin White Krystal Wilson LaDarren Smith Laura Gulino Laysea Newsome Leigh Ann Foote Lenda Spears Lenese Eberhart

Our family has really enjoyed the YMCA in Alabaster.

Anthony Lightsey introduced us to the “Pathways” program. He plotted an “exercise plan” for my husband, for me and for our son. It gave us first-timers a “starting point.” We go the Y as a family, and exercise at our own pace. We definitely see improvement in our health. We are excited about the additional improvements and changes to come; especially the children’s gym and the swimming pool.

A MEMBER’S EXPERIENCE at the Alabaster YMCA

Paige Morris Paige Patterson Pat Witherspoon Patricia Christopher Patricia Hawkins Rachel Stafford Reginald Murchison Rena Hill Rhonda Allen Richard Hargraves Robert & Emma Florist Robert Baker Robert Burton Robert Schnell Robin Nettles Rod Kanter Ronald Drain Roscoe Hornbuckle Ruth Henry Sandra Barrett Sandra Rothe Sarah Edythe Realty Co., Inc. Sean Withrow Shelia Sirles Shirley Gauntt Starla Hilliard Curry

Brian Dunnavant Alethea Hardy Amanda Reid Amber Cosby Amy Lamp Amy Waller Andrew Cowan Andrew French Andrew Hand Andrew Scotch Angel Daniel Ann Coe Barry Morehead Beverley Cameron Brandon Bowen Carmen Nardecchia Carolyn Craig Chandler Hanson Chanel Cameron Christy Dutton Clay Fuqua Connor Wilkins Debra Green DeLane McCurry Dorothy Elliott Dylan Gordon

Linda White Marcy Mcclain Marina Angus Mary Charles Davis Mary Horn Mary Reed Durkin Matthew Jones Michael Reblin Michelle Varnell Misty Griffin Monica Harris Nadin Wilder Nick Stallings Norton Geisler Pamela Carr Patricia Mueller Ralph Locke Raven Moore Robert Rosser, M.D. Robert Stone Robin Harrison Ryan Hamilton Ryan Hanson Sam Sorrell Shane Williamson Shannon Wallis

Sheila Minnefield Shelby Davis Sloan Blackman Stephanie Cosby Terese Bass Tina Marxen Todd Skinner William Fuqua Zachary Day Bud Weber Holly Hollis Scott Buttram Michele Williams Bethany Davis

Ann Williams Anthony Muhammad Antonio Craig April Patzke April Rosser Arica Etheridge Arlene Barrera Ashley Kastner Ashley Moody Becca Craig Beth Hollingsworth Beth Taylor Beverly Fleming Bob Tidwell

That’s the way of the Y; it becomes a way of life.

Contributions ensure that the Y has needed funding so we can be a part of anyone’s life.

Keenagers Senior Center Adrian Hughes Adrienne Mason Allison Schrand Amanda Branum Amber Kelley Amy Stump Amy Trosper Ana Berry Andrea Vest Angela Scott

Bobby Miller Bonnie Parker Brandi Guthrie Brandon Armstrong Bree Garrett Brenna Mabry Brett Imlah Brooke Bailey Bruce Shelton Camille Scruggs Candace Tinner

Candace Woods Cara Medders Carl Christian Carla Niknyad Caroline Onititi Cathy Vanderkamp Cathy Williams Catrina Smith Cedric Wedgeworth Chandra Taylor Chantelle Noble Christie Rather Claris Gibson Cora Smith Dalia Gradjeda Dana Meginniss Daniel Hudson Danielle Barron David Pledger DeAnn Scott Debbie Hicks Debbie Horton Deborah Mattison Dee Dee Johnston Denise Burton Denise Wheeler Donald Simpson Donna Christian Donna Johnson Donna Swalley Drew Denton Ed & Gina Young Edward Brown Elaine McLean Elaine Witt Elizabeth Conley Ellis Masters Elsie Ruby Emily Pennington Esmeralda Ochoa Eva Vanhook Fallon Martin Gail & Johnny Stewart Gail Smith Gary Keller Gene Hertzog George Theodore Gerald L’Ecuyer Ginger Crook Gladis Torrijos Gloria Buie Grady Thomas Heather Howard Hilary Roberts Howard Harris Hunan Gardens Indian Springs School Isaac Robinson J.J. Helfrich Jameel Todd Jane Roy Jane Stokes Jane-Marie Marlin Jean Burnett Jeanie Scott Jeff Ricketts Jenifer Cohn Jennifer Andrew Jennifer Church Jennifer Ebbert Jennifer Fitzgerald Jennifer Ward

Jill Moyer Jodi Trent John Grubb John T. Hayes Joseph Doyle Joy Dunlap Judy Robinson Judy Smith Karen Blanks Karen Bowen Karen McDonald Karen Powell Karlie Lewis Katherine Bear Katherine Ellison Kathie Yenulis Kathy Seale Kathy Shuleva Kathy Sumrall Katie Alder Kelli Baker Ken Benton Kendra & Karis Ashley Kim Traylor Kreg Calvert Kristen McGee Kristi Burleson Kristi Crawford Larry Dunlap Laura Ethridge Lauren Chandler Laurence & Joanne Angell Laurie Rapier Lawrence Wilson Leahkena Holder LeeAnne Eudy Leigh Darilek Leilani Kirkes Lenora Sampson Leslie Housman Lindsay Frey Lisa Sorrow Liz Pittman Lori Crawford Maggie Griffen Mallorie Fox Manley Appleby Marcy Gidewell Margaret Nderitu Margaret Stewart Maria LezCabral Marian Murphy Marilyn & Jim Anthony Marivia Smith Mark Peabody Marketta Seltzer Marshall Brown Mary Beth Wagner Mary Chism Mary Cross Mary Katherine Sandlin Mary Woodard Matt Hall Matthew Bush Maxine Wright Meg Stewart Megan Latham Meredith Botes Michele M. Smith Mike Brown

Mitch Blackmon Molly McConville Nancy Castillo Nancy Rosales Nick Rykse Paul Woods Rachel Bryan Ray Clayton Rebecca Thornley Regiena Brown ReShanda Horton Rita Ssenkoloto Roderick Boglin Sadie Young Sakina Hanson Sarah Morrison Sarah Weaver Shannon Miller Sharon Clift Sheree Foshee Shiou-Yin Hung Shirley Funderburk Shirman Lowery Staci Rowland Stanley Staten Stephanie Brant Stephanie Butler Stephanie Clayton Stephanie Oliver Susan Underhill Susanna Whitsett Suzanne Kerkhof Tabitha Mayes Tammy Jenks Tammy Talley Tammy Woolley Tandrea Jackson Tanya ONeal Thomas Moore Tiffany Kaczorowski Tina Visintainer Toni Hackney Toni Taylor Tonya Griglen Tracy Korson Virginia Poole Walker Moss Josh Smith Mark Williams James Douglas J. Mark Swindall Felicia Clark Adele Pitts Alberta McDonald Aline & Vutha Bou Amanda Calvert Amanda Dudley Amanda Mann Amanda Maxfield Amaris Echols Amber Boyd Amy Gash Andrew Milazzo Andrew Walsh Angel Freeman Angela Henderson Anna Weathers Ashley Newton B. Althea Littlejohn Benjamin Johnson

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Bernard Phillips Bonney O’Shea Brian Pitsch Brian Underwood Bridget Sharp Bridgett Harris Britney Laird Britt Guerrero Caleb Dietz Carlisle White Carmen Flores Carolyn Easter Cathy Adams Cathy Watson Christen Robinson Christina Harrell Christopher Brooks Cindy Caradine Claudia Powell Crystal Harvill Deborah Layman Deidre Kyzer Delfina Flores Denise Buxton Donna Allain Donna Carter Donna Oden Doris Jass

Naomi Ledlow Natalie Morgan Nazaren Hartman Octavia Smith Patricia Gilmore Patricia Waters Paul & Roula Wolff Paula Ruffino Pure Fit Reagan Salter Remy Hunkapiller Rhonda Masters Rick Sprouse Sandi Ponce Sarah Powell Shannon Courtney Sharon Mobley Shay Morey Sheena Brooks Shermise Wells Stephanie Glass Stephen Perry Suzanne Stewart Tabitha Snell Tani Ghayur Tara Wallace Teresa Cruz Thomas Glasgow

Just listen to our young people. Afterschool at the Youth Center is filled with “GroupTalk,” counselors (and sometimes young professional volunteers) speak with our students on the importance of making good decisions, choosing the right friends, and building a good reputation.

Every age group engages in age-appropriate dialogue and the impact is enormous. We started the school year out having to convince them that GroupTalk is cool, but now many of them get upset if we don’t have it!

539 Summer Day Campers.

192 New Swimmers.

1,297 After School Kids.

Their participation was made possible by YMCA financial assistance.

ANTHONY SPARKS, Program Executive, YMCA Youth Center

Eddie Pope Elena Hiebarova Elizabeth Losole Elizabeth Studinka Eric Pitts Erika Lanphere Erin Trammell Estmer Hernandez Faye Harris Felicia Cobb Galina Waites Gigi Smith Gil Gray Gloria Jones Harmony Mendoza Hugo Remirez Ines Schormann Isabel Palmer Jackie Kidd Jan Williams Jane League Janet Eyster

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Janey Patty Jasmine Hudson Jennifer Liptrot Jennifer Patrick Jenniffer Whyte Jessica Carry Jessica Giadrosich JJ Farmer JoAnna Hannah John Jasinski Joy Doering Judy Davidson Karen Simmons Kathryn Coltrane Katrina Smith Kay Brinkley Kenneth Walters Kenya Clark Kerry Hendricks Kira Stringer Krista Welford Kristi Cannon LaShawn Randolph

Laura Berke Laura Headley Laura Jemison Leisa Wilkie Leticia Flores Libby Schropp Lisa Agee Lisa Burns Lizbeth Ledesma Lora Pinson Loretta Frazier Madeleine Huayta Manuel Hernandez Maria Cecil Marie Sandova Marta Parker Mary Hollis Mel McCoy Melany Gaines Melinda White Meredith Luther Micaela Chairez Michele Patterson Milca Hernandez Monquelle Shamburger

Thomas Miller Tina Stearns Tina Whitakel Tonya Pitts Tricia Skelton Warren Grayson Yoselin Garcia Yuridia Flores Josh West David McNeal Joe Moore Aimee Weathers Alan Fair Alexander Bonsu Alice Lizee Alice Payne Alicia Bailey Amanda Brannan Amanda Hilsmier Amanda Powell Amanda Rodriguez Amy Blish Amy Hersey Amy Lewis

Amy Loggins Andie Mango Andrea Winslett Andres Pinzon Andrew Mencer Anjaneve Overloon Ann Cosgrove Barbara Baldwin Barry Roseman Beau Whitson Becky Lankford Ben Richards Betsey Hallmark Betty Michels Bill Hawkin Bill Stearns Branislava Dragovic Burton McDonald Calvin Rumph Carolyn Fritts Carolyn Holderfield Cassie Moore Cathryn Tanner Challis Gamble Chaneta Massey Cheryl Glasscock Chris Coats Christa Tarrance Christina Saldana Clark Page Colleen Moore Crissi Waters Curtis Bass Dan Lawhon Darby Nichols David Dodwell David Harris David Perry David Roach Deborah Young Debra LaCruz Donna Cready Dorothea Milam Elizabeth Mills Ellen Maple Estelle Potts Eugene Baldwin, Sr. Frederick Small Gail Whidby Gayle Conaway Gayle Leal Genell Ferrell George L. Carroll, Jr. Gina Horn Ginny Peterson Greg Watts Haden Ridlehoover Hannah Rogers Harold Sims Henry Carter Herman Erwin Hope Chambers Hugh Hull Hyland Knecht Ina Kegu JaAnne Dezenzio Jackie Taylor Jamie Creekmore Jan Hinson Jay Rickels Jean Castille Jennifer Darby

Jennifer Lutz Jeremy Polley Jessica Kadle Joanne Carnes Joe Clem John Bella John Ippolito John Miller John Mills John Sanders Jonathan Carman Jonathon Brantley Josh Beck Joyce O’Hara Judy Bresnan Julianna Danner Julie Calma Julie Gentry Julie Makosky Kala Waldron Kara Burleson Karen Harrison Karen Kapp Karen Lawrence Karen Russo Katie Evans Katie Lee Kayle Boyd Kelsey Blair Ken Wilkins Kevin Duke Kevin Kennedy Kim Jaimes Kimberly Lillich Kirbi Kidd Krys Geissler Kyle Vanderford Lara Keough Leeanna McFarlin Leslie Cranford Linda Carey Linda Hood Lisa Cheek Lisa Jones Lisbeth Herbst Lorie Powell Lucy Edwards Marcia Ward Marcie Rodrigues Margie Alvis Maris Wimberly Mark Dunn Mark Manderson Marsha Floyd Mary McGlaughlin Masheika James Mathea Kelley Megan Mindel Melanie Freel Melissa Cassell Michael Breeden Michael Bush Michael Johnson Michael O. Harris MIcheal Foley Michele Gravois Michelle Budgess Michelle Perez Nancy Yarbrough Page Davis Pamela Gerdes Patricia Chacon

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Jake Woodruff Claudia Alvarez Connie Zinder Geraldine Walker Marculus Elliott Judith Franklin Lisa Provost Michele North Ronald Hood Sherry Granger Tywanna Pressley Alan Baker

“I’m a single-mom searching for a job, and in need of summer assistance for my eight year old son”. This is an increasingly common thing we hear from parents.

But when you’re told, ‘The YMCA can help with your financial concerns and provide a safe, fun, and productive summer program at the same time,’ you see and feel why we do what we do, and understand who we are to our community.

MICKAL THOMAS Associate Executive Director, Shades Valley YMCA

One of the things Y staff members like Mickal appreciate the most is knowing that their workplace won’t turn qualified financial assistance applicants away from any of our programs. It’s just one more reason why we love the Y. Robert Freel Robert Huffman Robert Loudon Ronda McCaroll Rory Comardelle Russell Lee Russell Richardson Sabine & Gerd Anders Sara Cummins Sarah Ridinger Saundra Tolbert Sophie Reiff Spencer Haddock Stephanie Ikner Stephen Collins Susan Lewis Susan Munson Susan Sellers Susan Tant Suzette Rutledge Syliva Colvin Tamera Brown Tammy Hynes Taylor Lane Taylor Pugh Terry Marshall Tiana Gaston Toni Davis Tracy Hill Verenice Castilleja Verlene Jackson Vernuil Castro Will Schutts William Hunter William Schachter Zack Johnson Ivy Spencer

Alan Miller Alan Palmer Alicia Vincent Aline Bou Allison Holley Alyson Torbett Amanda Sims Amanda Williams Andre’ Amison Andy Bauer Angela Calhoun Angela Jones Angelica Moore Angie Lacroix Ann Goins Anna Parsons Anne Marie Bartholomew Anthony Pippen April Boswell Ashleigh Knight Ashley Collins Ashley Hassler Barbara Schauwecker Bonnie Johnson Brandi Brownell Brandon Simpson Brandon Williams Bryanah Hoover Cassie Pody Charles McCary Chira Woods Christina Eschleman Christine Bernstein Christopher Campbell Christopher Pruitt Claire Owens Clarence Osburn

Connie Harris Cynthia Fordham Cynthia Gentle Danette Dugger David Lehner Deborah Baker Diane Murray Dorothy Prince Dwight Julbert Elizabeth Waller Elvira Alvarez Emily Kemp Ervin Mickens Faye Dates Gajarah Parkman Gina Davis Gini Sykes Gloria Valdez-Flores Gregory Gurley Heather Harris Heather Hebert Herman Medlock Hermelinda Estrada Herminia Guzman Holly Gentry Holly LaManna India Thomas Irene Hunter Isabella Heape Jabari Mosley James Reed Janet White Griebel Janice Scholl Jason Thomas Jeff Byers

Jenn Depeecint Jennifer & Casey Taylor Jennifer Colvin Jennifer Friedman Jennifer Vickers Jeremy Camp Jessica Castillo Jimmy Jenkins Joanna Smith Joanne Ostby Joe Baird Joe Dorolek John Fey John Olshefski Johnoel Smith Jonathan Horn Jorge Vazquez Joseph DeMotte Josh Gray Justin Heberling Kathleen Cleveland Katie Wells Kayleen Simmons Keith James Kenn Gaddis Kevin McCain Kim Belling Kim Griffith Kimberly Hannon Kris Linkins Krista Swinsick Lara Alvis Lara Vickery Latonya Burnett Laura Duclos Leigh Booen Lindsay Booker Lisa Foote Lisa Harris Lisa Morris Lori Ardovino Madeline Contorno Margaret Bee Marianne Stafford

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Tom Sabo Toshara Tarver Traci Cooley Tracy Sanders Trudy Ray Valerie Prince Vince Corley Wendie Smiley William Squires Lauren Johnson Cara Yager Leslie Price Alexa Dillard Caroline Noland David Evans Eric Turner Jeff Parker Maurice Marzette Shanen Dodson Tiffany Griffin Julian Todd Barbara Brooks Hayden Bell Allison Scott Arthur Bracy Bessie Montgomery Brooke Machen Eliza Crawford Froilan Lopez Joshua Barnes Monica Garrett Henry Jones Hosea Herlong Jody Margene Larry Browell Sarah Newsome Nicole Kintigh

GIFTS IN HONOR OF...

HONOREE

GIVEN BY

Andrew Raley

Judy Wade Amanda Bragan Mitch & Donna Nelson Ramona Ray Ronnie & Kay Bryant Christy Hare Deborah Burleson 3rd Grade Cougars Sixth Grade McBallers Third Grade Blue Devils 4th Grade Breakers Sixth Grade Packers & Viking Football Teams Anonymous Jodie Hobson Financial Planning Assoc. of N. Alabama Paul & Niamh Clarke Third Grade Redskins Elizabeth Sharman Steven Bailey/Tire Tech, Inc. Jothany & Frank James William K. Nonidez Mr. & Mrs. William E. Shanks, Jr. Lauren Flannigan Ms. Vanessa Vega Dr. Emily Bell Wanda & Betty Barron Ms. Lisa Guthrie “J. Foy Guin, Jr.” Barbara & Carlton Kelley Mark Froehlich & Brenda Blue Walter Rush Matthew Casey Connie Buchanan Cathy & Dennis Bevel Leigh Kaylor Steve Wideman Paul T. Thibodaux

Arthur E. Cole

Casey Hare Coach Bob Glass Coach Jody Coach John Coaches Cook & Joehl Coaches Douglas Grant & Chuck Bowers Downtown ‘GroupX’ Family George Kendrick ‘Ken’ Kinman Greg Weyandt Griffith Still Isabelle Lawson, Team Mom Jen Rotenstreich Jimmy Moore Judge Tennant Smallwood Kristie Nix Leigh Laser Collins Mavi Millie Melton Ford Pam Hughes Paul Brown Perry Mathis Patty & Robin Roberts Sheridan Belle Casey Theresa Holland Thomas S. Hale Tom & Carol Patterson

Three brothers were able to come to camp, thanks to the Vestavia YMCA summer camp scholarship fund. During their week at Cosby, we learned that their parents had both died just months earlier. All three excelled; winning awards in their activities and cabin groups. They loved the silly side of camp and singing camp songs. The oldest was a peacemaker and acted as a mediator when cabin conflicts came up. The youngest loved to clean and lead his cabin to win the golden dust pan award for cleanest cabin. They were able to be just kids for the week. And we were better for it.

KEVIN CASEY, Director, YMCA Camp Cosby

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YMCA scholarships don’t just impact our member branches; in 2011, hundreds of children got to be ‘camp kids’ for a full week when their families received financial assistance.

Alabaster

YOUTH & FAMILY CENTER CAMPAIGN The YMCA is opening new doors to meet the needs of the growing Shelby County communities.

For over 40 years, the Y has been a leading provider of programs for youth and families in Shelby County. And now we are growing to meet the increasing demand for services in Alabaster and surrounding communities.

In response to the needs in this underserved area, the YMCA has launched a $2.2 million capital campaign to develop a Youth and Family Center at the new Alabaster Family YMCA. Once fully developed, the YMCA will be able to provide its programs to thousands more families and children. A full facility YMCA in this growing area will serve as a community common ground bringing together people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.

Thanks to the generosity of the following leadership donors, we’re over halfway to our $2.2 million goal!

LEADERSHIP GIFTS: $25,000 and up Shelby County Board of Education Shelby County Community Health Foundation

Developing Alabama Youth, Inc. Shelby County

Neil Bailey

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The YMCA is a trusted name and we support its mission. It’s not just about health and wellness, it’s a family gathering spot and a place to connect with your community.”

CHAD SCROGGINS, Shelby County Community Health Foundation

NOTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE The Alabaster Family Branch will soon be able to make room for everyone interested in joining the 5 p.m. Zumba class. if you’ve ever arrived late to a class, you know what that experience is like—make room for families needing Afterschool care for their children, and provide a place for retirees to meet. A half million dollar grant from the Shelby County Community Health Foundation will help assure it.

As the lead gift of the capital campaign to expand the year-old YMCA, the foundation grant is earmarked to provide expanded Afterschool programs to children in need of a safe and healthy environment after the bell rings, exercise-based programs for the area’s growing senior population, and programs for young people in the Shelby County Day Program, a youth services center designed to help troubled adolescents and their families, explained board member and Environmental Services Supervisor for Shelby County.

“Throughout our community there is a variety of health related needs for seniors and for safe and effective after school programs. We have a lot of parents moving into the community with children who need after school programs but don’t know where to go, and this facility is going to provide those opportunities,” Scroggins said.

The grant will be administered, he said, over five years, with the goal of making health and wellness programs accessible throughout Alabaster and keeping up with demand as the community grows. Scroggins says he believes this grant will go a long way toward improving the overall health and wellbeing of Shelby County.

“We’ve made capital investments before, but nothing like this,” Scroggins said. “This is a great opportunity for the Community Health Foundation to partner with the YMCA and we feel confident we can supply the community with the health and wellness programs it needs.”

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Shades Valley

GENEROSITY AT WORK Our Donors listed below are ‘trailblazers’.

These are the first friends to make an investment in Renewing Our Home…our Shades Valley Y home!

Anonymous Daxko Foundation Robins & Morton El Paso Corporation Energen/Alagasco The Caring Foundation The Daniel Foundation Hill Crest Foundation, Inc. Regions Financial Corporation Foundation The Mike & Gillian Goodrich Foundation The Thompson Foundation Urology Centers of Alabama, PC Williams-Blackstock Architects, PC Robert R. Meyer Foundation Concept, Inc. Colonial Properties Trust Elisabeth and Courtney French Sterne Agee Protective Life Foundation Royal Cup Coffee

Blair & Hunter Families Cham Norman, Jr. Donna & Tom Walker Dr. Earl and Ann Jones & Family First Commercial Bank ProAssurance Corporation Dawn Pilleteri Bill and Doby Hanks Jennifer & Arthur Segers John Taliaferro Laura & David Woodruff Leta Jones Marcus & D’Andrea Skipwith Reba & Jon Myer Shayana Davis Stacy & Jonathan Harbuck Theo Hawthorne Gary and Tracy Pharo Yvonne & Mickal Thomas Dr. W. Roger & Leslie Carlisle Hank & Vicky Poellnitz Nancy Kathryn Jones Brannon and Alli Denning

Cindy Formanek Kirk Donald F. Lutomski Laura & Will Clark Leigh & Kevin Collins & Family Daisy & Herbert Cheung Jack Neill Janice & Jim Clifford Lewis & Debbie Burks Ouida Fritschi Saunders Jones Emogene Gregory Huffman Jody & David Coombs Britney & Tony Summerville Peter Neuberger Jeri & Mark Tindal Nancy & Charles Ferrell Bart Singleton Dawn & Richard Sharff Janet & John H. Holloway, III John Duckworth Melody Izard Patty & Cord King Amanda & Robin Jones

SuAnn Vandevelde Catherine & Steven Benefield James R. Sturdivant Family Sally S. Reilly Tyler Seehusen Julie & George Converse Ann & John Hardin Holly & Richard Simmons, III Janet Burroughs Kay & Chris Kelly Laurie Walker Lynn & Mike Hammonds Mary Kinman Melanie T. Gardner Michelle Cavender Mrs. Louis Griffin, Jr. Sally Worthen Sarah Rasco Jane Morgan Luci & Lem Stabler & family Elizabeth P. Mills Eve M. Graham Connie Buchanan

Ginny Brown Kimberly & Steve Shotts Robert Robinson Rosemary Faust Sandy Bean Teresa Holland The Bounds Family Clarence Wrencher, Sr. Katie Dunn Kristin Staskowski Mr. & Mrs. Orland B. Finch, Jr. Richard Banks Rita & Ben Helton Virginia B. Chappelle Carol P. Taylor Margaret Ragland Edie Vann Herman Erwin Miriam Hartley Verna Lyons Autumn Carpenter Through 9/28/11

Before the end of the year, renewal construction will begin, adding more space, more programs, more accessibility to more neighbors. If your name isn’t yet listed, it’s not too late! Our ‘Pave the Way’ campaign is starting now and all gifts will fund significant improvements to the Shades Valley Y: • • • • • •

New Youth Program and Activity Center New Outdoor Family Pool and Splash Park New Youth/Teen Leadership and Technology Center New Outdoor Walking Trail Expanded Wellness Center Enhanced accessibility for Seniors and those with special needs

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The Shades Valley Family YMCA is an integral part of life in our community. It’s time to reinvest in this important asset so the Y can continue providing life changing programs and serve the needs of more kids and area families.”

TOM PATTERSON, Renew Our Home Campaign Co-Chair, DAXKO Founder

Thanks, too, to those who have so thoughtfully – and energetically! – led our Renew Our Home Campaign toward the finish line:

CO-CHAIRS Norman Holmes El Paso Corporation

Tom Patterson DAXKO

Courtney French Fuston, Petway & French

David Gray DAXKO

Nelson Bean First Commercial Bank

Tim Blair Shannon Waltchack Real Estate

Jon Harbuck Johnston, Barton, Proctor & Rose LLP

Bill Morton Robins & Morton

Cathy Crenshaw Sloss Real Estate, Inc.

Jerry Duncan UBS

Henry Ray, Jr. Ray and Poyner Properties

Billy Richardson UBS

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HELP PAVE THE WAY

JOIN THE RENEW OUR HOME CAMPAIGN The Shades Valley YMCA renewal construction begins before year end. Honor or memorialize family, friends, organizations, pets and pals with YOUR personalized paver or brick.

NOW thru DECEMBER 31

PERSONALIZEDPAVER $2,500 PERSONALIZEDBRICK $1,000 Make your investment. take the campaign over the TOP, and pave the way for YMCA members and the community to benefit from a NEWER. BETTER. BIGGER Shades Valley Family YMCA Contact DAWN PILLETERI | 205.803.1804 | pavetheway@ymcabham.org Your investment is 100% tax-deductible. | Payments may be spread over 5 years.

Personalized pavers and bricks will line the renewed entrance to the beautiful renewed YMCA.

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CONNECTING YOU TO THE BIRMINGHAM YMCA BRANCH BY BRANCH

Calendar UP TO DATE | NOVEMBER 1 - DECEMBER 31 NOVEMBER

November 25 | GREYSTONE

YogaSteps National Teacher Training Certifications

Zumba®, 9 a.m. | Turbokick with Tina, 10 a.m.

Large aerobics room Two hours of jam-packed FUN! CONTACT Renae McCullough at 981-0144 or rmccullough@ymcabham.org.

November 5-6 | GREYSTONE

Join YOGASTEPS™ at the Greystone YMCA for the “Movement Step.”

Learn the Foundations for practicing and teaching Yoga: Asana, Vinyasa, Teaching Principles, and more. Receive your Baseline Teacher Certification. This is our entry-level course for the YOGASTEPS™ RYT 200 Teacher Training. AFAA CEUs-15, YA CEUs-19 Cost $289 Early Bird Registration by November 1 | $319 STD To register: www.yogasteps.com or call 1-800-269-0802.

CONTACT Renae McCullough at 981-0144 or rmccullough@ymcabham.org.

November 9-December 14 | SHADES VALLEY Wednesdays, 4:15 – 5 p.m. | 6-week session

Zumbatomic – Designed exclusively for kids, Zumbatomic® classes are rockin’, high-energy fitness-parties packed with specially choreographed, kid-friendly routines and all the music kids love, like hip-hop, reggaeton, cumbia and more. Parents love Zumbatomic® because of the effects it has on kids, increasing their focus and self-confidence, boosting metabolism and enhancing coordination.

Zumbatomic® rounds out family fitness goals by giving parents a great reason to head to the gym – for themselves, for their kids, for a totally fun family experience. Ages 7-12.

Cost $72 YMCA Members | $90 Non-Members Registration is required.

CONTACT Kimberly Geisler at 870-9622 or kgeisler@ymcabham.org. ®

November 15 | WESTERN AREA

Thanksgiving Family Dinner 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy friends, family, and fellowship at the annual Thanksgiving Dinner.

Cost Free CONTACT Shayla Crawford or Keesha Nelson at 923-1195.

November 22 | WESTERN AREA

Adopt-A-Family Can Food Drive Assist families in need by providing a Thanksgiving Dinner.

CONTACT Shayla Crawford or Keesha Nelson at 923-1195.

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Turkey Blaster

November 28-December 16 | VESTAVIA

Boot Camp Contest

Participate in the new boot camp group exercise classes between November and Christmas and you may earn yourself a chance to win a free personal training session!

CONTACT India Gold at 823-0144 or igold@ymcabham.org.

DECEMBER

December 9 | PELHAM

Cookies and Cocoa with Santa 6-7:30 p.m.

Come visit Santa and enjoy a fun night of family activities at the YMCA. Children will enjoy decorating their own cookies, making reindeer food, a special art project and more! A photographer will be available to take pictures with Santa.

Cost Free CONTACT Kristy Trammell at 664-9622 or ktrammell@ymcabham.org December 9 | TRUSSVILLE

Christmas Lock-in

7 p.m - 7 a.m.

Campers need to bring swimsuit, towel, and sleeping bag. Please check the website for registration information.

CONTACT Fred Hatcher at 655-2224 or fhatcher@ymcabham.org December 10 | GREYSTONE

Drums Alive!

8 a.m. | Led by Donna Jones in the large aerobics room Drums Alive is a two-hour special class which includes cardio drumming, Bender Ball® stability work and muscle strengthening all in one class. This class is perfect for all fitness levels.

CONTACT Renae McCullough at 981-0144 or rmccullough@ymcabham.org.

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Tennis Leagues

Women’s USTA 2011 Fall Prep League matches end and 2011 USTA year-end rankings come out in late November. 2012 Winter league teams will be forming in November and December.

Men’s USTA 2011 Fall Men’s USTA season continues through November. The 2012 spring season will begin in March 2012.

December 10 | WESTERN AREA

Middle and High School Spirit Competition Participate in middle and high school cheerleading teams to be a part of this competition.

Location: TBA Cost $100 per team CONTACT Keesha Nelson at 923-1195 or knelson@ymcabham.org.

December 11 | GREYSTONE

Holiday Zumba® Party!

4:05–5:15 p.m.

Heat up your holiday this season as you rock around the Christmas tree with Zumba® flair! Join your friends for this special Zumba® party as we move and groove to Zumba® classics and holiday songs and rhythms from around the world! Door prize drawings will also be part of this festive party!

CONTACT Renae McCullough at 981-0144 or rmccullough@ymcabham.org.

Adult Clinics Dates for all adult clinics November 1–December 16. No clinics held November 24-27.

Women’s 2.5-3.0 drop-in clinic Mondays | 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Men’s drop in clinic Tuesdays | 6-7 p.m.

Women’s 3.0-3.5 drop-in clinic Wednesdays | 10-11 a.m.

Advanced women’s drop-in clinic 4.0 USTA/5.0 Softcourt Fridays | 10:30 a.m.-Noon Women’s 3.0-up drop in clinic Sundays | 3-4 p.m.

Junior Clinics

2 p.m.

Join your friends at the Mountain Brook Branch for Charles Dickens’ “Christmas Carol”, the Jim Carrey animated version. The ride is open to ages 12 years and above. Normal reservation rules apply. Please try to arrive early to guarantee the best cycle for viewing the movie.

CONTACT Mary Casciaro at 870-0144 or mcasciaro@ymcabham.org.

November Clinics October 31-November 17.

December Clinics November 28 –December 15.

Quickstart 6-under Mondays | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Quickstart 8-under Mondays & Wednesdays | 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Quickstart 10-under Tuesdays & Thursdays | 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Performance 101 Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays | 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Performance Tournament Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays | 4:30-6 p.m.

CONTACT the pro shop at 870-3930.

December 17 | GREYSTONE

GREYSTONE

December 11 | MOUNTAIN BROOK

Cycle and a Movie

Christmas Cycle Jam

8:15 a.m.

Join your friends for this two-hour Cycle JAM to celebrate the holiday season! Normal two-day advance sign up policy applies.

CONTACT Renae McCullough at 981-0144 or rmccullough@ymcabham.org.

December 22 | WESTERN AREA YMCA

Holiday Family Celebration

Come celebrate the Christmas holidays at the Western Area YMCA. Cost Free CONTACT Keesha Nelson at 923-1195 or knelson@ymcabham.org.

Kids’ After School Tennis Beginners Mondays & Wednesdays | 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:30-6 p.m.

Cost $15 per session

Adult Tennis Clinics Beginners Tuesdays | 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. & 6-7:30 p.m.

Saturdays | 9-10 a.m. Cost $15 per session For all other levels, contact Cain Mashego at (205) 566-6027

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CIRCUIT Drop-In Round Robin Men’s 3.5+ Mondays & Wednesdays | 4 p.m. until close.

Scheduled league matches supersede round-robin.

Doubles Sundays | 2p.m.

CONTACT Jean Castille (205 914-2115) or Kelli Baker (205 337-3122) for more info. Scheduled league matches supersede round-robin.

Leagues Currently In Play Women’s USTA Fall Prep League Women’s USTA Senior League Men’s USTA Senior League Men’s USTA Fall League USTA Mixed Doubles Combo League USTA Flex League Women’s Fall Softcourt League Women’s Fall LITL League CONTACT Cain Mashego at 566-6027 or cmashego@ymcabham.org.

Child Care HOLIDAY CAMPS

ALABASTER, GREYSTONE, NORTHEAST, PELHAM, SHADES VALLEY, TRUSSVILLE, WESTERN, YOUTH CENTER November 11 & 23 Join us for a day of fun with your friends at your local YMCA. We will have a great time participating in activities like swimming, field trips, games, sports, crafts and so much more.

CONTACT your local branch or visit ymcabham.org for more information ALABASTER, GREYSTONE, NORTHEAST, PELHAM; SHADES VALLEY, TRUSSVILLE, WESTERN, YOUTH CENTER December 21-January 3* “It’s the most Wonderful time of the Year” to experience childcare at the YMCA. Our Holiday Camps give kids the opportunity to relax over their break and to reunite with their friends from camp. Let your kids enjoy days filled with fun activities like swimming, field trips, sports, movies, and so much more. Come experience a “cool” version of Summer Day Camp.

CONTACT your local branch or visit ymcabham.org for more information *Some locations are open additional days to accommodate their school closings TRUSSVILLE

Fun Day Saturday | November 5th 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Bring child/children to our branch while you watch your favorite football team play, shop, dine out, etc. Children will be provided with snacks and will enjoy creating crafts, playing games, or just relaxing.

Cost $15 first child | $5 each additional child. *Minimum of 8 children. *Pre-registration and payment due November 4 SHADES VALLEY

Splash Camp-Holidays 2011 December 21-27 | December 28–January 3 School is out and the INDOOR pool is open! Campers will participate in waterthemed adventures, such as treasure hunts, holiday “Arts ‘n Splash” crafts, scavenger hunts, sand castle contests, boat races, and ocean explorations.

Hour-long swim lessons are conducted by American Red Cross lifeguards in our heated indoor pool. Splash Camp is for all ages and skill levels. Campers will go on field trips and/or enjoy special events at the Y. 24 | www.ymcabham.org

Cost Weekly | $125 YMCA Members | $185 Non-Members Daily | $30 YMCA Members | $40 Non-Members CONTACT Katie Watkins at 870-9622 or kwatkins@ymcabham.org

Holiday Swim Lessons for Traditional and Sports Camp December 21-27 | December 28–January 3 Learn to swim while attending camp at the YMCA. Campers will be picked up from their groups and will take 1-hour swim lessons. American Red Cross lifeguards conduct the lessons and campers are divided based on age and skill level. Campers will not miss any field trips or special events. Parents will receive a daily report card detailing lesson activities and your child’s progress.

Cost $10 per day CONTACT Katie Watkins at 870-9622 or kwatkins@ymcabham.org VESTAVIA

Parent’s Night Out November 11 & 16, December 2, 16, & 30 | 6 -9:30 p.m.

Pizza, snacks, movie, and fun for the kids while Mom and Dad enjoy an evening out!

Cost $15 for first child | $10 each additional child Call the playroom at 823-0144 or email ambercosby@charter.net to register.

Kids in Motion Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5-6 p.m.

An exercise and nutrition program for children ages 4-13 Cost Free to YMCA Members | $5 per class for Non-Members No registration required. Just show up for the fun.

CONTACT Beth Wyss at 823-0144 or bwyss@ymcabham.org.

Drop ‘N Go Weekdays 8 a.m. – noon, 3:30 -7 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon This is a babysitting service through the Vestavia playroom.

Cost $5 per hour for first child | $4 per hour each additional child CONTACT Beth Wyss at 823-0144 or bwyss@ymcabham.org.

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NORTHEAST

International Children’s Initiative Preschool Mondays-Fridays | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Northeast YMCA is proud to present our International Children’s Initiative (ICI) Preschool! The Northeast YMCA now offers a fun-filled educational preschool center designed to enhance the lives of the future by educating our multi-cultured community. The preschool is for potty-trained children ages 3-5 yrs old. The program offers a strategic curriculum for everyone including, but not limited to, our Hispanic families. The subject areas vary, such as the Alphabet, Spelling, Math, and even teaching how to speak English! This exciting YMCA program provides parents with a safe, educational place for their children during work hours, an unparalleled community experience that only the YMCA can offer.

Cost $100 per month for YMCA Members | $150 per month for Non-Members *Financial assistance is available.

Theo Schaffer at 833-7616 or tschaffer@ymcbham.org Sophia Glenn at 833-7616 or sglenn@ymcbham.org

Health & Wellness MOUNTAIN BROOK

117 Plaza Circle Alabaster, AL 35007 205.663.7240 Branch Hours Monday-Thursday: 5 a.m.- 10 p.m.

Friday: 5 a.m.- 7 p.m.

Saturday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Lane Vines MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Carol Hamilton

Alabaster Childcare Branch 1303 7th Street SW Alabaster, AL 35007 205.663.6504 Branch Hours Monday-Friday: September-May 1 - 6 p.m.

June-August 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Group Boxing Classes

Gwen Hatcher

9:30 a.m. | Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays | The Functional Training Room Professional Boxer Michael Gibbons has been educating our trainers to offer this program. Boxing classes provide training that will enhance strength, cardiovascular endurance, and agility. They provide an arena where it’s okay to be aggressive and work it all out. Personal Trainer, Kerry Foster, instructs these classes. Space is limited to 6. Introductory classes will include a warm up and boxing basics such as stance and punching sequences.

YMCA Camp Cosby

Cost $120 YMCA Members for 1-hour session | $200 Non-Members: must join a program that includes 8 1-hour sessions $200 Participants must purchase 10-12 oz. gloves. On-line, Title Boxing or RingSide.

CONTACT Lisa Hart at 445-2823 or lhart@ymcabham.org or register on the sign-up sheets located just outside the Functional Training Room.

2290 Paul Bear Bryant Road Alpine, AL 35014 256.268.2007 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Kevin Casey

Downtown Branch 2101 4th Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203 205.324.4563 Branch Hours Monday-Friday: 5 a.m.- 8 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sunday: Closed EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Group YCross

Andrew Freeman

11:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays | 10 a.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9 and 10 a.m. Saturdays YCross utilizes different equipment and body weight exercises for a very intense workout that includes strength and cardio. Classes take place in the weight room, functional training room, basketball court or outside if weather permits. They are intense with segments being timed or reps counted providing an aspect of competition with yourself or your friends if you like. Personal Trainers, Nick Stallings (CrossFit certified), Steve Young (CrossFit certified) and Kathleen Davis will be instructing. Space is limited to 6.

Cost $20 YMCA Members per session | $200 Non-Members: must join a program that includes 8 sessions CONTACT Lisa Hart at 445-2823 or lhart@ymcabham.org or register on the sign-up sheets located just outside the Functional Training Room.

Friday Boot Camp 8:45 a.m. Fridays Join Kerry Foster for Friday Boot Camp beginning September 2 and continuing at 8:45 every Friday. Kerry will challenge you with a myriad of workouts utilizing many areas of the branch. Space is limited to 6.

Cost $20 YMCA Members per session | $200 Non-Members: must join a program that includes 8 sessions CONTACT Lisa Hart at 445-2823 or lhart@ymcabham.org or register on the sign-up sheets located just outside the Functional Training Room.

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Shelly Mitchell

Greystone Family Branch 5414 Highway 280 Birmingham, AL 35242 205.981.0144 Branch Hours Monday-Thursday: 5 a.m.- 9:30 p.m.

Friday: 5 a.m.- 9 p.m.

Saturday: 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Childwatch Hours Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sunday: 2-6 p.m.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Pat Tate MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Kristin Harris

TRX Group or Individual Training Groups 10:35 a.m. Mondays & Wednesdays | 10 a.m. Fridays Police Sergeant Steve Young will train you on the TRX suspension system. He is a nationally certified personal trainer, CrossFit certified trainer, TRX certified trainer, and most importantly has many years experience

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CIRCUIT training fellow officers. TRX is a very creative system that provides an intense overall workout. Your heart rate will elevate; your muscles will engage. Space is limited to 6.

Cost Group training $20 YMCA Members per session | $200 Non-Members: must join a program that includes 8 sessions Individual and Buddy Rates 1 hour One-on-One $54 each for 1-9 sessions; $490 for 10 sessions; $705 for 15 sessions 30 minute, One-on-One $33 each for 1-9 sessions; $290 for 10 sessions; $420 for 15 sessions Buddy $70 each for 1-9 one hour sessions; $650 for 10 sessions; $915 for 15 sessions CONTACT Lisa Hart at 445-2823 or lhart@ymcabham.org or register on the sign-up sheets located just outside the Functional Training Room.

Personal Training 1 hour One-on-One $54 each for 1-9 sessions; $490 for 10 sessions; $705 for 15 sessions 30 minute One-on-One $33 each for 1-9 sessions; $290 for 10 sessions; $420 for 15 sessions Buddy $70 each for 1-9 sessions; $650 for 10 sessions; $915 for 15 sessions Group Training $25 per person (3 person minimum) CONTACT Lisa Hart at 445-2823 or lhart@ymcabham.org.

New (Fun)ctional Training Room The purpose of the new training area is to allow a bit of openness to use it in any way you choose, with or without equipment or a personal trainer.

Several fitness trends were taken into account while planning the layout.

TRX suspension Training, boxing, and CrossFit.

All are intense, encompasing approaches providing greater strength overall. You may find them to be a refreshing change. If you have any questions about the new equipment while here, please see Lisa Hart at 445-2823 or lhart@ymca.bham.com or one of the personal trainers.

VESTAVIA

Nutrition Coaching Now Available Make an appointment to get nutritional coaching by an experienced coach, Sharon Lamberth. She will give you meal ideas, shopping lists, behavioral modification tools (discussing emotional eating, late night snacking, and helping cope with getting up in the night and eating), special diets for IBS, diabetes, hypertension/low salt diet, diuretics, potassium rich foods, Coumadin, and planning for eating out and entertaining.

Cost $33 per session (same as Personal Training).

Buy a personal training package and mix and match sessions with personal training and nutrition.

CONTACT India Gold at 823-0144 or igold@ymcabham.org.

Bride to Be Bootcamp Sundays at 3 p.m. | Join any time Month-long small group bootcamp once a week to give you that extra push and attention. (do not have to be a bride to participate) Cost $150 punchcard - 10 sessions

ZumbatomicÂŽ birthday party for kids Party is one hour. Includes use of party room, soft play room (if age appropriate), your own party helper to set up and clean up after party, and Zumba led by an instructor.

Times available for party: Friday 6-7:30PM Saturday: 12-5:30PM Sunday: 2-5:30PM Cost $150 YMCA Members | $200 for Non-Members CONTACT India Gold igold@ymcabham.org for reservations or 823-0144. She will reserve your party for a $75 deposit, meet you to show you space, and decide on party plans.

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Karate will meet in Nov (just taking off Nov 28, but will not meet in December). Karate is an ongoing program at the Vestavia Branch for kid’s ages 5-13 yrs old. Come try out a free class!

Directory Hargis Retreat

Gym floor will be closed on Dec 19 and re-open Dec. 26th for re-surfacing at Vestavia.

Can’t get enough Zumba at the Y? Join in Zumba classes every Monday night at 6:30 p.m. at the Bluff Park United Methodist Church.

Cost $5 per session.

CONTACT India Gold at 823-0144 or igold@ymcabham.org.

928 Hargis Drive Chelsea. AL 35043 205.678.6512 Branch Hours Monday-Saturday: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

PROGRAM EXECUTIVE

Kim Sharp

SHADES VALLEY

Hoover Family Branch

Personal Training Weight loss and fitness goals are both deeply rooted in the Holiday season. If you’re like me , you may have friends or family who say, “I could do it if I… just had someone to keep me going”. Believe it or not, this is very common amongst those that find fitness as a daily routine or those that struggle with getting started. Personal training is not just about the 1 hour, 3 times a week that the trainer and trainee spend together. It’s about having someone to help you make a lifestyle change… Becoming accountable to yourself long after the trainer is gone.

The idea is to get you jump started in the right path. Make the decision to make a change, if not for you then for someone else!

CONTACT Mickal Thomas at 803-1808 or mthomas@ymcabham.org.

Youth Sports & Fitness ALABASTER

Youth Basketball Registration Deadline November 5 | Ages 3-14 The leagues are divided by grade-level. We play other area YMCA teams.

Everyone plays equal minutes. Practice sessions are one time each week and begin the week of Nov. 14 for 10 weeks. Games are on Saturday beginning Sept. 8 for 8 weeks.

Cost $75 YMCA Members | $115 Non-members (Pre K- 1st Grade) $85 YMCA Members | $125 Non-members (2nd Grade- 10th Grade) CONTACT Trenae Leonard at 205-663-6504 or tleonard@ymcabham.org.

ALABASTER & PELHAM

Spring Soccer, Volleyball, and Flag Football Registration Registration Dates January 9-February 11 All children need a way to feel included, learn to share and encourage others, and grow in their physical abilities. In all sports, winning should be kept in the correct perspective with fun and learning driving each player. Help us teach your child valuable life lessons this spring by registering for one of our youth sports teams. Children will be placed on a team with one practice and one game each week. Skills will be taught by volunteer coaches promoting core values and basic fundamentals. Teams fill up fast and space is limited so enroll your child soon!

Cost $75 YMCA Members | $115 Non-members (Pre K- 1st Grade) $85 YMCA Members | $125 Non-members (2nd Grade- 10th Grade) CONTACT Trenae Leonard at 663-6504 or tleonard@ymcabham.org for the Alabaster Program.

CONTACT Tamara Harrelson at 685-6505, or tharrelson@ymcabham.org for the Pelham Program.

WESTERN AREA YMCA

2250 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244 205.682.1399 Branch Hours Monday-Thursday: 5 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Julie Broday MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Cindy Reams

Mountain Brook Branch 2401 20th Place South Birmingham, AL 35223 256.870.0144 Branch Hours Monday-Thursday: 5 a.m.- 9 p.m.

Friday: 5 a.m.- 8 p.m.

Saturday: 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Sunday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Childwatch Hours Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.

Saturday: 8:15 a.m.- Noon Sunday: 2-6 p.m.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Michelle Oliver MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Kristi Nix

Northeast Family Branch 628 Red Lane Road Birmingham, AL 35216 205.833.7616 Branch Hours Monday & Tuesday: 5 a.m.- 9 p.m.

Wednesday-Friday: 5 a.m.- 8 p.m.

Saturday: 7 a.m.- Noon Sunday: Closed EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Terri A. Harvill

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Winter Youth Basketball

Registration Dates October 3 - December 2 Coaches Meeting October 25 | First Practice November 5 | Parents Meeting December 8 |First Game December 10 Cost $75 YMCA Members | $100 Non-Members CONTACT Shayla Crawford at 923-1195 or scrawford@ymcabham.org, or Sylvester Mencer at 903-7403 or smencer@ymcabham.org.

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Zumba-Thon “Dance-N-2012” January 8 | 2-6 p. m.

Zumba is a Latin inspired dance that can be enjoyed by all fitness levels. You do not have to know how to dance to attend the class. We are going to dance and have fun for four hours! Come and dance in the New Year. Zumba is one of the most popular classes right now!

Cost Free YMCA Members | $8 Non-Members CONTACT Keesha Nelson at 923-1195 knelson@ymcabham.org

Elite Basketball Academy November 7-12 Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6-8p.m.

Ages 5-18.

The Elite Basketball Academy presents players with an exciting opportunity to both understand the game of basketball and advance in their various skill sets. Each week, also known as Sessions We will introduce a progressive educational itinerary allowing players to develop essential skills, establish positive character philosophies, and enjoy a competitively fun atmosphere that only the YMCA can offer.

Cost $30 per session | $150 entire course *Financial Assistance is available.

CONTACT Theo Schaffer at 833-7616 or Tschaffer@ymcabham.com.

Winter Basketball Basketball is BACK! Coming soon is the return of the Northeast YMCA Winter Basketball season! What better place can you bring your family to learn, compete, and have fun with the game of basketball than the YMCA? Unlike traditional Basketball leagues the YMCA offers the youth sport with a sportsmanship and character development emphasis. From ages 5-15, both boys and girls experience what it truly means to be successful and learn the meaning of ‘TEAM’ with the Northeast YMCA Winter Basketball League. Teams are allowed to practice one day at 1 hour per week and the games are held on Saturdays. Also registration takes care of your team uniform, program fees, plus your guaranteed trophy! Your child is always a winner at the YMCA. Registration starts October 3rd, and the games begin Saturday, December 10th.

You don’t want to miss this!

Cost $100 YMCA Members | $75 Non-Members *Financial assistance is available.

CONTACT Theo Schaffer at 833-7616 or Tschaffer@ymcabham.com.

YOUTH CENTER

Winter Basketball Registration Deadline November 5 Ages 3-14 CONTACT Timothy Wormley at 342-1643 or twormley@ymcabham.org.

SHADES VALLEY

Youth Basketball Registration Deadline November 18 | Ages of 3-14 Each team will have one weekly practice followed by a game on Saturdays. Join our winning program where everyone plays, learns, and has fun while building friendships.

Practice begins November 21st. 1st game on the 10th of December.

Cost $84 YMCA Members | $110 Non-Members CONTACT svsports@ymcabham.org.

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Swimming Group Swim Lessons

MULTIPLE BRANCHES Cost $56 YMCA Members | $92 Non-Members

Winter lessons

PELHAM October 31-November 23 | December 5-15 M-TH for 2 weeks Classes are either M/W or T/TH Preschool class times 9:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 6 p.m.

Youth class times 6 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.

CONTACT Jennifer Dick at 664-9622 at jdick@ymcabham.org DOWNTOWN Session November 1-24 Parent/Child: Classes are at 4:30pm on Tuesday & Thursday Pre-School & Youth: All Classes are at 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday & Thursday Registration deadline is Friday, October 28, before classes begin.

CONTACT Aquatics at 664-9622.

VESTAVIA Call 823-0144 for times and availability Saturday Swim Lessons (4 – 30 minute lessons) November 5-13 | 19-26 Cost $28 YMCA Members | $46 Non-Members CONTACT Matt Robinson at 823-0144 or mrobinson@ymcabham.org SHADES VALLEY November 7-17 | December 5-15 (2-week session Monday-Thursday) CONTACT Katie Watkins at 870-9622 or kwatkins@ymcabham.org DOWNTOWN

Saturday Class October 5-13 |19-26 Adult 8:30-9 a.m. & 9-9:30 a.m.

Pre-School 9:30-10 a.m.

Pre-School 10-10:30 a.m.

Youth 10:30-11 a.m. | 11-11:30 a.m.

Private and Semi-Private Swimming Lessons

MULTIPLE BRANCHES (3 years of age and older) The Birmingham YMCA offers private lessons from 3 and up to adult’s skill levels. These 30 minute lessons are customized to meet the individual needs of every swimmer. Anyone wanting to further advance their or their child’s swimming will benefit from private lessons.

Private Lessons $92 YMCA Members | $120 Non-Members Semi Private Lessons $72 per child YMCA Members | $98 per child Non-Members

Directory For semi private swim lessons you have to bring 2 swimmers and they must be between the ages of 3-5 or 6-12. There must be at least two participants in a class to be a semi-private session.

We will call you the Friday before the session starts to set up your days and times for your lessons. Contact your local YMCA for specific information about private lessons.

Winter Sessions Contact your local branch for times.

October 31-November 23 | December 5-15 M & W, T &TH or M-TH for 2 weeks Check with your local Y for specific days and times.

DOWNTOWN | PELHAM FAMILY | SHADES VALLEY | TRUSSVILLE

Online CPR/AED Adult, Child, Infant and First Aid This “blended” program is for lay responders only. “Blended” learning is self-paced, to remove the pressure of learning or relearning the information in a short period of time. You control how long it will take you to go through the information. After you complete the online portion, you will then come into a skill session class and perform your learned-skills. Depending on class size, this is about one hour.

Cost $35 for CPR/AED | $60 for CPR/AED & First Aid $50 for Professional Rescuer CPR/AED

Branch Skill Session Dates:

Pelham Family Branch 2610 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 205.664.9622 Branch Hours Monday-Friday: 5 a.m.- 9 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Sunday: 1 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Childwatch Hours (School Year) Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 3:30 -7:45 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m.- Noon (Summer) Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-7:45 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m.- Noon EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Lane Vines MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Cindy Reams

Shades Valley Family Branch 3551 Montgomery Highway Birmingham, AL 35209 205.870.9622 Branch Hours Monday-Friday: 5 a.m.-10 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Sunday: 1- 6 p.m.

PELHAM November 19, 9-11a.m. | December 17, 9-11 a.m.

TRUSSVILLE September 17, 9 a.m.-Noon | October 8, 9 a.m.-noon DOWNTOWN December 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline is December 3 SHADES VALLEY November 16, 5-10 p.m. | December 14, 5-10 p.m.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Cham Norman MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Dawn Pilliteri

Trussville Family Branch

Winter Lifeguarding Classes Being a lifeguard can be a very challenging and rewarding job. This class will certify participants in the new American Red Cross Lifeguard Course, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, as well as AED. Participants must attend all classes as well as pass a final written and water test.

Class prerequisites - all participants must be 15 years old or older before the final exam, be able to swim 300 yards continuously (using freestyle and breast stroke) and recover a 10-pound brick from the bottom of the pool. CONTACT your branch for class times.

VESTAVIA November 16-20 | December 28-Jan 1 CONTACT Matt Robinson at 823-0144 or mrobinson@ymcabham.org

5920 Valley Road Trussville, AL 35173 256.655.2224 Branch Hours Monday-Friday: 5 a.m.- 9 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Sunday: Noon -7 p.m.

Childwatch Hours Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.- 7 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Sunday: 1-5 p.m.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Jerry Wang MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

SBY Swim Birmingham YMCA SWIM TEAM

Wendy Newland

Shelby County, Greystone, Trussville, Shades Valley, and Vestavia Swim Birmingham YMCA is a year round swim team offering training for beginners to senior levels. SBY’s certified coaches will dramatically improve your child’s swimming ability, while maintaining the YMCA’s focus on positive character values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. SBY is also the most convenient and economical swim team in town. To participate with SBY your child must be evaluated by a Swim Birmingham YMCA Coach. Please note that Group placement will be done by a Swim Birmingham YMCA Coach.

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Year round swim team will kick off with each branch having practices at various times and days. Please make sure to contact the Aquatics Director at the branch where you wish to participate. Fall Session runs Aug 15 to Dec 16. Not all levels are offered at all branches.

Cost $95 Required for all groups at all branches Financial Assistance is always available.

Monthly payments only available by bank draft.

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CIRCUIT COST Year Round (8 month session) Super Squad $350 YMCA Members | $454 Non-Members $44 YMCA Members monthly | $57 Non-Members monthly Bronze $400 YMCA Members | $520 Non-Members $50 YMCA Members monthly | $65 Non-Members monthly Silver $500 YMCA Members | $650 Non-Members $63 YMCA Members monthly | $82 Non-Members monthly Gold $560 YMCA Members | $680 Non-Members $70 YMCA Members monthly | $85 Non-Members monthly

Holiday Swim Team Camp

PELHAM Super Squad Bronze

Looking for an easy and fun way to celebrate your child’s birthday? Half of the YMCA pool during regular business hours or after hours and a lifeguard and/or Building Supervisor will be provided for water games and recreational time. A picnic area or a room will be provided for opening gifts, playing games, and enjoying cake and snacks. (Please no glass containers) Partiers get one hour of recreational swimming (swimming is done first) and one hour at the picnic area or in the room. An agreement must be signed and a deposit collected when making a reservation.

Please call your local YMCA for more information and to reserve a date.

Parties are offered on a first come, first serve basis.

Tuesday & Thursday | 3:45-4:30 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday & Friday | 3:45-4:30 p.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday | 4:30-5:45 p.m.

Silver Group Gold Group Monday-Friday | 4:15-6 p.m.

All practice times subject to change.

GREYSTONE Homeschool | M/W/F | 7:30–9 a.m.

Supersquad | T/TH | 3:45–4:30 p.m.

Bronze | M/W/F | 3:45–4:30 p.m.

Silver | M-TH | 4–5:15 p.m.

Gold 1 | M-F | 4–5:45 p.m.

Gold 2 | M-F | 4:30 – 5:15 p.m.

Senior | M-F | 5:15– 6:30p.m.

Junior Varsity | M-F | 5:15 – 6:45p.m. & SAT 9:30–11a.m.

Varsity | M-F | 5:15 – 6:45 p.m. | M/W/F 6–7 a.m. | SAT 9:30–11a.m.

TRUSSVILLE SuperSquad Bronze Silver Gold

Tuesday & Thursday | 5:30-6:15 p.m.

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday | 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Monday-Thursday | 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Monday–Friday | 4-5:30 p.m.

Masters Swimming GREYSTONE For swimmers looking to improve technique, learn new skills, get faster, and meet people who are like minded. Certified coaches will be on deck with workouts based on swimming level to help you accomplish your swimming goals.

Sessions are monthly: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5-6:30 a.m.

Cost $25 YMCA Members TRUSSVILLE Cost $25 YMCA Members | $38 Non-Members CONTACT Melissa Gooden at 655-2224 or mgooden@ymcabham.org for practice days & times.

MOUNTAIN BROOK Masters Swimming is for anyone who wants to improve their swimming abilities.

The goals are to have fun, improve swimming technique, learn new skills, get faster, and meet like-minded people. Master swim is made up of all types of swimmers, from former college athletes, to rising and experienced triathletes, to recreational swimmers, to folks just wanting to stay in shape and do something that will not pound their body. Must be 19 years and older to participate.

M/W/F 5:30-6:30 a.m.

For more information and how to join our swim teams, call the Aquatics Directors at your local YMCA.

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SHADES VALLEY December 19-22 & December 27-30 This program allows swimmers to continue practicing between seasons with our swim coaches through the holidays. Practices will be offered on a weekly basis.

Cost $40 YMCA Members per week | $50 Non-Members per week CONTACT Katie Watkins at 870-9622 or kwatkins@ymcabham.org.

Pool Birthday Parties (All Branches)

Group Exercise Be sure to check the holiday group exercise schedule at your branch. Some branches may have modified classes during the holiday season!

Check out your branch class offerings at www. ymcabham.org/groupexercise.

BRANCH & CLASS NEWS TRUSSVILLE

NEW classes for younger fitness enthusiasts Zumba® will be offered on Fridays at 4:15 p.m. in the main aerobics room. Kids CROSS is a 30-minute boot camp style class that will be offered Tuesdays at 4 p.m. This class will use light weights, ropes and other small equipment. Both classes are open to kids ages 8-12.

Rip is a 60-minute barbell program for able-bodied men and women of all ages. This routine caters to all fitness levels, using simple athletic moves such as squats, lunges, chest presses, and bicep curls. It is choreographed to be achievable by any and every person, but allows seasoned “lifters” and other well-conditioned athletes to work at their level by utilizing the weight pyramid. This new style of strength training will be replacing all Body Pump classes on the schedule.

NEW - 30 minute beginner step class on Thursdays nights at 6:15 p.m. in the “blue” room (formerly racquetball court).

CONTACT Robin Burns at 655-2224 rburns@ymcabham.org.

VESTAVIA Bring your favorite “healthy recipe” to any group exercise class in November. Recipes will be posted and shared! The best recipe will have a chance to win a free nutrition session and be shared on our website. igold@ymcabham.org

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Vestavia Branch

Get Funky in the Pool!

2086 Columbiana Road Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 205.823.0144 Branch Hours Monday-Thursday: 5:15 a.m.- 9 p.m.

Friday: 5:15 a.m.- 8 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Sunday: 1-5 p.m.

Have you tried Aqua Funk? A unique blend of dance and water aerobics set to a mix of retro and urban contemporary funk, R&B, and hip-hop music. Classes meet every Friday at 9:15a.m.

PELHAM

Gentle Yoga New Class! Gentle Yoga will be offered on Thursdays at 10:35 a.m. This is a 45-minute class designed for beginners or participants who have limited mobility.

CONTACT Robyn Boatman at 685-6506 or rboatman@ymcabham.org

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Susan Baker MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Clay Coleman

GREYSTONE The large aerobics room and gymnasium floors will be resurfaced the week of Nov. 14 –19. Both areas will be closed during this time and no classes or sporting events will be held this week. Classes will resume their normal schedule on Sunday, Nov. 19. Please check the schedule for additional classes in other areas of the facility during this time.

Have company in town?

Bring them as your guest. The more the merrier!

CONTACT Renae McCullough at 981-0144 or rmccullough@ymcabham.org

January 8, 2012 | 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

1195 Bessemer Road Birmingham, AL 35228 205.923.1195 Branch Hours Monday-Thursday: 6 a.m.- 8:30 p.m.

Friday: 6 a.m.- 8 p.m.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Terri A. Harvill

NORTHEAST AND WESTERN ZUMBATHON EVENTS! Join the Zumba® Party at the Northeast and Western branches to kick off the New Year in good health! These events are open to YMCA members and the local community. Each of the Zumba instructors will lead a one-hour segment of the party. Come for one hour or for both hours. Bring a friend to share the fun!!!

Dancing in the New Year at the Western Area YMCA!

Western Area Family Branch

Birmingham YMCA Youth Center 2400 7th Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203 205.324.1643 Branch Hours 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.

PROGRAM EXECUTIVE

Anthony Sparks

Dancing in the New Year at the Northeast Family YMCA! January 22, 2012 | 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

CONTACT Keesha Nelson for details at 923-1195 or knelson@ymcabham.org

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Estate Planning Assistance Jim Basinger is 88 years young and has been a faithful member of the Downtown Y for more than 50 years.

Ruth, his wife of 57 years says “I credit Jim’s youthful looks, stamina and vitaIity in large part to his years of working out 4 to 5 days a week at the Y.” Jim and Ruth knew the estate tax laws will be changing again in January 2013 and needed to update their wills.

They were surprised to find that they could get help doing this through a service provided at theYMCA for no charge. They met with the local Thompson Estate Planning representative once a month over the last several months and were very happy with the results.

The Basingers

They said “ Our rep did an excellent job with our estate planning. We learned of so many things that we had never thought about before. She has such a thorough knowledge of all aspects of planning an estate and presented it in laymen’s terms, making it easy for us to follow and to follow through on. We appreciated her patience with us and giving us the satisfaction of knowing that our family will be taken care of when the time comes. This is a wonderful service!”

If you would like to hear how this free service works, please call Leigh Laser Collins at 801-6053 to schedule a no obligation appointment. Thompson & Associates Estate Planning Consultants does not solicit charitable gifts nor do they sell any type of product or service. Their only objective is helping you complete your final plans based solely on your personal goals and values, and the process is completely confidential.

Susann Montgomery-Clark, CFRE, CAP Vice-President

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