Fall Program Guide

Fall 2011 PROGRAM GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE

 

Fall I September 12 – October 26

Member Registration August 30

Non-Member Registration September 5

New Programs to Register for:

Girls Night Out - Friday, October 15th

Cycle Cinema - Friday, October 7th

Pedal 'n' Picnic - Sunday September 11th

Safe Sitter - Fall I session

Italian Sausage and Veggie Pasta

Ingredients
2 ounces uncooked whole wheat pasta
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce
1 precooked Italian-style chicken sausage, sliced into rounds
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Make It
Cook pasta according to package directions. Heat spaghetti sauce, sausage, garlic, and vegetables for about 12 minutes, until veggies are tender. Top pasta with sauce mixture and sprinkle with cheese.


Recipe provided by:
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/quick-recipes/dinner/easy-healthy-pasta-recipes/?page=2

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Try the Y

Free in September!

Celebrate Try the Y in September at your local northeast Indiana YMCA! As the nation’s leading nonprofit for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the YMCA knows that for communities to succeed, everyone must be given the chance to be healthy, confident, connected and secure. That’s why we want you to Try the Y for FREE during the month of September.

Our friendly staff looks forward to your arrival at participating YMCAs throughout northeastern Indiana! Stop in and “Try the Y”! Swim, walk, run, shoot hoops — gain a wider circle of friends and a sense of belonging, all for free for one week in September. This is your opportunity to learn about what your local Y has to offer. With locations throughout northeastern Indiana, there is a Y near you.

Stop into any participating YMCA and let them know you want to Try the Y! Receive a free one-week membership for you and your family – at no cost or obligation. Discover what thousands of men, women and children across northeast Indiana are experiencing as part of the Y community. We want to meet you! There is something for everyone at the Y. Join our community!

Participating northeast Indiana Y associations:

Associations	Locations	Phone Number
Cole Family YMCA	Kendallville	(260) 347-9622
Kosciusko Community YMCA	Warsaw North Webster	(574) 269-9622 (574) 834-5600
Parkview Huntington YMCA	Huntington	(260) 359-9622
Wabash County YMCA	Wabash	(260) 563-9622
YMCA of DeKalb County	Auburn	(260) 925-9622
YMCA of Steuben County	Angola	(260) 668-3607
YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne	Fort Wayne Bluffton Columbia City	(260) 422-6488 (260) 565-9622 (260) 244-9622

Try the Y is sponsored by:

Nutrition Tips for College Students

Many college students gain weight during their freshman year in college.  The weight gain results from several changes in lifestyle habits that take place during the first year.  The unlimited, around the clock, unhealthy food choices; excessive alcohol intake; inconsistent meal schedules; emotional eating; lack of exercise can cause the gain of unwanted pounds.  Listed below are healthy tips that may help you adjust to college while avoiding weight gain. 

Eat Regular Meals

• Eat a small meal every 3-5 hours. 
• Eat breakfast within an hour after waking up: 
  • Pick up a piece of fruit or a bagel from the cafeteria at dinner for breakfast the next morning. 
  • Eat breakfast on the way to class. 
  • Breakfast can include any type of food such as one slice of leftover pizza, sandwich, fruit, or a cereal bar. 
• Avoid snacking throughout the day if you tend to overeat at night. 

Make Healthy Meal Choices 

• Wait until you have finished your meal before deciding on dessert; skip it if you feel full 
• Include at least one serving of fruit and one serving of vegetables at lunch and dinner. 
• Choose the healthiest meal options available. 
  • Request salad dressing, sauces, and gravy on the side 
  • Choose the plain meal options (baked chicken instead of a casserole dish). 
  • Request 1/2 sized meal portions. 
  • Limit breaded and fried foods. 
  • Ask if they have plain steamed vegetables available. 
  • Limit cream soups and creamy sauces. 

article provided by:

http://www.bucknell.edu/

5 Easy Lunch for Kid Ideas

 

By Sherrie Le Masurier

When it comes to kid-friendly lunches some of the best lunches are the ones kids can make themselves. We have an easy lunch for kid rule in our house. At least once a week our children aged 11 and 13 make their own lunches.
Over the years, their list of easy lunch for kid favorites has grown to include some really good food selections. Today both children can whip up their lunches at lightening speed and the best part aside from the ease of assembly is that they’re packing something they enjoy.

So in honor of my children and their easy lunch for kid homemade recipes, here are some of their favorites.

Sandwich Roll Ups

Mini Subs

Homemade Lunchables

Cold Dogs

Lunchtime Leftovers

An easy lunch for kid idea is as close as your kitchen cupboard. Be creative and suggest some new food combinations, you may be surprised how well they go over!

To view full article visit:
http://www.school-lunch-ideas.com/

Little Lifestyle/Diet Tweaks

9 Fast Fixes For Instant Energy - TODAY Health - TODAY.com

Having a low-energy day? Sometimes the problem is lack of sleep, but even if you’re well rested,certain diet or exercise habits or other lifestyle choices can bring on a slump. And surprisingly little things like the size of your Starbucks order or how you decorate your office can hurt or help your energy levels. Make some of these tweaks to recharge your batteries and power through your day.

Have bran for breakfast

Order a small latte–and sip it slowly

Eat more often

Gulp some water

Steep a cup of tea

Copy your kid’s lunch

Take a 10-minute walk

Cue up your iPod

Plop a plant in your office


To view full details of article click below:
9 fast fixes for instant energy

Pedal 'N Picnic

Community Bike Event

Date & Time

Sunday, September 11, 2011

6.5 mile starts at 2:30 pm, 2.5 mile starts at 3:00 pm

National neighborhood Day Party is from 4:00-6:00 pm

Cost

FREE! Donations will be accepted for soldier care packages.

Ages & Participants

Riders of any age and skill level are welcome. However, youth under 18 must be riding with a parent or responsible adult over the age of 18.

Location & Parking

Both courses start and end in Kehoe Park. Please park in the parking lots of either the Arts, Commerce, & Visitor Center or the Dutch Mill Plaza. Police will be present to assist in crossing State Rd 1 at the start of the bike ride. the National Neighborhood Day celebration will take place in Kehoe Park.

Check-In & Registration

Early registration is strongly encouraged, however, registration will begin at 1:30 pm at Kehoe Park. All participants under the age of 18 need to have a parent/guardian's signature, even if riding with a friends family or other adults.

Feel free to contact Wells County YMCA at 260-565-9622 with any questions.

Grab n Go!

Fresh Berry Muffins

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons fat free sour cream
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons low-fat milk
1 large egg
1 cup unbleached white flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons Splenda
1 1/4 cup chopped strawberries (or substitute any fresh berries, unchopped)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a muffin pan with paper liners (you'll need about 11 liners).
• Add oil, sour cream, milk, and egg to mixing bowl and beat until smooth; set aside.
• In a large bowl, add flours, salt, baking powder, sugar and Splenda; whisk to blend well. Add the chopped strawberries to the flour mixture and toss well to coat them with flour. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir to blend together well.
• Put 1/4 cup of the batter in each muffin cup. Bake until the tops bounce back when gently pressed (about 20 minutes). Cool muffins about 10 minutes.

Yield: 11 muffins
Per muffin: 136 calories, 4 g protein, 23 g carbohydrate, 3.4 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 20 mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 201 mg sodium. Calories from fat: 22%.

Article Link: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/celebrate-summers-bounty?page=2

18th Annual Autumn Classic

Golf For A Cause

We know our success at the Y is measured by the lives we touch. Funds provided thought this outing remain in our community and are made available to local youth, families, and adults thought programs and membership scholarships.

September 1
Lunch 11-noon
Floida Scramble
Shotgun start at 12:15
Timber Ridge Golf Course Bluffton, Indiana

Hole Sponsor $250 donation
Golfer $100 per person

Special Golf Outing Perks:
19th Hole: Special putting contest on practice green. Top finisher plus two friends treated to a round of golf at the Fort Wayne Country Club, compliments of Keith Huffman.
Prizes awarded for top three teams.
Team pictures will be taken and mailed out to all golfers.

To sponsoring or participating please contact Nikki Surbaugh at 260-565-9622 or nikki_surbaugh@fwymca.org

6 Tips for Running a 5K

Running a 5K race can be a daunting task. There are several things that you need to remember to do before, during and after the race that will make the experience much easier. The following 6 tips will help you to be prepared for the race, stay focused during the race and finish the race strong.


1. Practice
Once you have decided to enter a 5K race your next step is to begin practicing. Don’t show up the day of the race not having trained your body. You could end up with serious injuries. Figure out your weak spots while you are training. If you find yourself getting tired half way through the race, focus your attention on training a bit harder for that leg. Stay true to your workout plan during the race. Practicing prior to the big day will prepare you for what's to come.


2. Rest
The night before the race, get plenty of rest. You should do your workout early in the morning and get to bed at a decent hour. You will be more focused and ready to run the day of the race if you've had adequate rest the night before. Relax and don't over think the next day's events.


3. Hydration
Before you begin the race, hydrate your body. Drink plenty of water. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day will reduce the risk of dehydration during the race. Take a bottle of water along with you to the race. While most races hand out water along the way, being prepared with your own is important.


4. Stretch
Before the race begins, stretch your muscles. Warm up your body by doing stretches from head to toe. Stretch everything from your neck to your hamstrings. Warm up completely. You will find that it will pay off in the end. Save yourself injuries and put in the time stretching before the race.


5. Pace Yourself
When the race begins, pace yourself. While most runners will take off out of the gate fast, they find themselves losing momentum toward the end. If you start off your first half mile pacing yourself, your finish will be stronger. Save your energy for the last half mile of the race and give it all you've got. It will be more rewarding to have a solid finish than to finish barely hanging on.


6. Give It All You've Got
Save your strength for the finish. When you approach the half way mark you should be picking up the pace to finish strong. Give it all you've got in your last quarter mile. Not only will you sprint past runners, you will have an easier time finishing if you give it that extra push.




Running a 5K race is more than just a run. It can be fun and enjoyable for those that are dedicated to the process. Use these 6 tips to get you prepared for the race and to help you to achieve your goals.

article provided by FitDay

2nd Annual Back to School 5k Run/Walk and Fun n Run Hosted by Jericho

Guest Official: County Councilman Philip Stoller

Saturday, Aug 20 at Rivergreenway and Pickett's Run

5K begins at 8am
Kids Fun n Run starts at 9am

5K Walk/Run:   all ages

Fun n Run:      ages 4-9

$20 entry fee inclues t-shirt and goodie bag
Pick up a registration form at Jericho

Pre-register to gaurentee a t'shirt and goodie bag by August 8th

Day of registration will be accepted but will not be guaranteed a t-shirt/goodie bag

All proceeds will be given to Jericho's Alpha Omega Preschool - 4th grade scholarship program!

Back to School Snack

  

  

Easy for parents and Healthy for kids!

 Yogurt Popsicle

1 c. plain yogurt
1 banana, sliced
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. fruit juice or fruit chunks

This is a very basic recipe that can be change so many ways to please your kids. Try thier favorite friuts, juices, and  flavors of yogurt.

Blend ingredients together and pour into small paper cups. Freeze. Place a plastic spoon, popsicle stick or better yet a pretzel rod in each cup when yogurt mixture is half frozen. To serve, turn cups upside down and run warm water over it until the popsicle slips out. Let children keep the cups to use as a holder. Makes 4-5 small popsicles.

Family Camp 2011 - Camp Potowatami

Enjoy a fun-filled weekend for everyone in the family at Camp Potawatami! Whether it's climbing to the top of the Mountain Do Climbing Tower, canoeing with Dad in Blackman Lake or hiking through acres of beautiful nature with Mom, this is the perfect opportunity to make some lifelong memories and spend quality time with your family.

Activities include swimming, boating, hiking, campfires, archery, riflery, the climbing tower, the nature center, and mud hikes. We have something for everyone!

Family Camp is held twice a year, Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend September 2nd-5th. Camp is located in South Milford; thirty minutes north of Fort Wayne. Call 800.966.9622 or visit http://www.fwymca.org/ to register.

All-Inclusive Per Person Fees:(meals, lodging and programs)
Adults (18 and up): $100
Children (6-17): $75
Children (5 and under): Free
Balance Due August 15th
Registrations accepted after this date must be paid in full at time of registration.