www.meridianranchmetro.org ENSURE A BRIGHTER FUTURE October 2016 MERIDIAN RANCH RECREATION CENTER www.ppymca.org
FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PARENTS NIGHT OUT Parents, leave your children with us for the evening! We will feed them, play games, make crafts and end the night with an age appropriate movie while you enjoy some much needed time off! **Ages 3-11 Children must be potty trained** *WE WILL BE CHECKING ID S* When: Fridays, October 7th & 21st Time: 5:30pm-10:00pm Movies: 7th: Coraline 21st: Monster House $20 Residents $25 Non-Residents $15.00 Additional Children ***There will be a 100% ID check at drop off and pick up*** TEEN LOCK-IN Calling all teens and tweens! Join us for our fall semi-annual lock-in! We will play murder in the dark, hungry human hippos, go swimming and more! When: October 7th-8th Time: 8pm-8am Ages: 11-16 Register on or before September 20th for $30 After September 20th will be $40 LIMITED TO THE FIRST 65 TEENS TO REGISTER FALL MINI CAMPS It s time for our fall mini camps at Meridian! Games, crafts and lunch every day! Be sure to bring your swim suit on Thursday! Session 1: October 11th & 13th Session 2: October 18th & 20th Ages: 7-12 $25 residents/$30 non-residents Time: 9am-1pm Registration is now open!
FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SWIM LESSONS We believe the ability to swim is a critical life skill. In swim lessons, we use a variety of fun methods to help kids overcome fears, build confidence in the water, learn water safety, and develop skills that last a lifetime. Our qualified swim instructors are excited to help teach your child to swim! Preschool Lessons Youth Lessons Monday/Wednesdays Monday/Wednesdays 9am-9:30am 5pm-5:30pm 5:45pm-6:15pm Saturdays 9am-9:30am Age Groups: Preschool: Ages 3-5 Youth: Ages 6-12 Monday/Wednesday: Residents $35/Non-Residents $45 Saturday: Residents $20/Non-Residents $25 5pm-5:45pm Saturdays 9-9:45am Class Dates Monday/Wednesday Lessons October 3-26 Saturday Lessons October 1-22 GYMNASTICS In gymnastics at Meridian Ranch, your child will learn the basic skill sets of gymnastics. Your child will begin to acquire strength, flexibility and coordination through this program. They will learn safe tumbling techniques and improve form while in a safe and fun atmosphere! We have three classes based on age and skill set to better aid in helping your gymnast grow. Registration is now open! Tumbling Tots: Parent/Child Class Ages: 1-4 (Child must be able to walk and is potty-trained) Time: 8am-8:45am Mondays October 3-24 $30 residents/$40 non-residents Intro to Gymnastics Ages: 4-6 Time: 4pm-4:45pm Wednesdays October 5-26 $35 residents/$45 non-residents Gymnastics Ages: 7 and older Time: 5pm-6pm Wednesdays October 5-26 $35 residents/$45 non-residents
FOR HEALTHY LIVING ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS These socials are open to all Active Older Adults. Each AOA Social will have a specific theme or event. Food and drinks will always be provided whether it s a potluck or we provide snacks. Socials: Lunch Out! Friday, October 7th at 1pm Location: Kneaders Potluck! Thursday, October 21st at 12:15pm BLOOD DRIVE The Y s health partner Penrose-St. Francis will be at the Meridian Ranch Rec Center for a blood drive! Penrose blood bank accepts donors at age 16 with parental consent. Sign-up at the front desk! Walkins are welcome! When: Thursday, October 27th Time: 9am-1pm Be sure to bring your driver s license at time of donation! AOA OPEN HOUSE: Calling all active older adults! We will be having an open house at the rec center that will have free blood pressure testing and the blood drive! When: Thursday, October 27th Time: 8am-12pm TOGETHERHOOD Togetherhood is the YMCA s signature program for social responsibility! This program invites HOA residents to lead and participate in volunteer service projects that benefit the communities where they live. Meet new friends, get student service hours, enjoy a fun way to give back and make a difference! To get involved, please stop by the rec and fill out a volunteer form, or email at mritchie@ppymca.org.
FOR HEALTHY LIVING CURRENT GROUP EXERCISE SCHEDULE Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Small Pilates Pilates 8:30am Toning Toning Robin Bronwyn Robin Natalie Bronwyn Natalie Gym Kettlebells Total Body Toning Circuit Kettlebells Small Butts & Guts Pool Silver Sneakers Splash Water Ex H.I.I.T Total Body Tabata Tabata Style Kickboxing Intro to Interval Total Body Tabata Interval (10:15am) 10:00am Small Step Step 10:00am Pool Aqua 10:30am Bianca 11:00am Interval SilverSneakers Classic Intro to Stretching (11:15am) SilverSneakers Classic SPINNING 5:00pm Carrie Kickboxing 6:00pm Layna Layna
FOR HEALTHY LIVING NOTE FROM YOUR DIETITIAN Happy October! While kids are getting ready for Halloween, adults are enjoying football season and the tailgating and parties that go along with it! If you are trying to eat healthier or lose weight, you can still enjoy your favorite football-watching foods! Just keep the following tips in mind. Use real food when preparing dishes Eat real cheese Avoid processed cheese Try grating sharp cheddar for nachos Sharp cheddar has a more intense flavor, so you can use less Real cheese is lower in sodium and is loaded with calcium and protein Choose real meat Avoid processed meats like hotdogs and luncheon meats Processed meat contains nitrites and nitrates, which have been linked to cancer Try using 93% ground beef for hamburgers, turkey burgers, lean cuts of steak, or chicken Make real dips Avoid store bought dips Make homemade guacamole or a Greek yogurt based dip Serve with veggies, baked chips, or use as a hamburger topping Be prepared for the party If you are hosting the party, include some healthy options for your guests If you are a guest, bring a healthy dish or appetizer Offer a green salad, veggie or fruit tray, hummus and whole wheat pita bread, or homemade unsalted trail mix Make chicken chili with extra veggies Spice it up with homemade salsa and baked tortilla chips Portion layered taco dip into small plastic cups for individual servings Practice healthy grilling Choose healthier topping for burgers like tomato, bell peppers, lettuce, avocado, and mustard Offer whole wheat buns Prepare sliders of beef, steak, or chicken for smaller portioned treats Choose leaner cuts of beef like sirloin, flank steak or t-bone Grill chicken and veggie kabobs Try this Healthy Mexican Slider recipe found at http://www.diabetes.org/mfa-recipes/recipes/2012-09-healthy-mexican-slider.html. Ingredients 1 pound lean ground turkey 1 tablespoon chili powder ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 7 mini whole-wheat hamburger bun ½ avocado mashed 7 tomato slices 3½ slices reduced-fat pepper jack cheese slices, cut in half (optional) Instructions Prepare an indoor or outdoor grill. In a medium bowl, mix together turkey, chili powder, garlic powder and black pepper. Divide turkey into seven equal portions, shaping into a patty. Place patties on grill rack; grill 3-4 minutes per side or until juices run clear. Place burger on bun and top with 2 teaspoons avocado, 1 tomato slice and ½ slice cheese. Repeat for remaining burgers.
FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY HARVEST FESTIVAL Chili Cook-Off, Apple Pie Baking Contest, Pumpkin Carving Contest, and Trunk or Treat! Come to the community center to celebrate fall with your neighbors! Participate in any of our contests for a chance to win! Judging will be done by our wonderful Falcon/Peyton Firefighters! When: October 29th Time: 1-3 pm (Contest participants, please be in place by 12:45 pm) 1:30 pm Award given to Best Designed Trunk 2:00 pm Award given to 1st place Red and Green Chili Cooks 2:30 pm Award given to 1st place Apple Pie Baker 2:45 pm Award given to Best Carved Pumpkin We anticipate a large number of children coming through the Trunk or Treat event. Donations of candy would be greatly appreciated. Chili cooks, if possible, please bring long extension cords and multi outlet plugs. Questions: Please call 719-495-7119 email: mritchie@ppymca.org