YMCA Summer

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The YMCA is a great place for your children to spend their summer vacation! Sign your kids up for summer camp - for a single day or all summer long.  Programs offered in Paso Robles, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo and Five Cities for children as young as 3 and through their teens.  All programs feature age appropriate activities. Find the sessions that best fits your needs and relax, your children couldn't be in better hands! More details...

Register by mail or in person at

San Luis Obispo

SLO Co. YMCA 1020 Southwood

San Luis Obispo

543-8235

Paso Robles

SLO Co. YMCA

Centennial Park

237-0845

Celebrating San Luis Obispo County Bike Month

The SLO County YMCA is celebrating Bike Month in May, with a special encouragement for our YMCA members.

Ride your bike to the YMCA between Thursday, May 1 and Saturday, May 31 and you'll be entered to win one of our great prizes!

Each time a YMCA Member arrives to the YMCA on his/her bicycle, the YMCA Member Services staff will record your "bike point." At the end of the month, the four members who have utilized a bike the most to get to and from the YMCA will receive a gift certificate to the restaurant of his/her choice.

1st Place = $40 gift certificate

2nd Place = $30 gift certificate

3rd Place = $20 gift certificate

4th Place = $10 gift certificate

Hey, don't miss the Bike In Movie

Night Happening May 9th! Details below.

Free Movie Night - Breaking Away

3rd Annual Community

Happening and

Bike-In Movie

At The Y !

Come for a “Wheel Experience” at the Free 3rd Annual San Luis Obispo Community Happening & Bike-In Movie. Meet your fellow riders at the San Luis Obispo Mission Plaza meeting location at 6:30pm. At 7:00pm ride leaders will take the group on a courteous downtown bike ride and then to Johnson Park (adjacent to your YMCA) by way of the Morro Street Bicycle Blvd. and Railroad Safety Trail. There will be prizes, food, and refreshments at the park before the 8:15pm showing of the movie Breaking Away, on the YMCA’s white wall: Lawn seating, dress warmly, and bring your lights for the ride home. Secure bicycle parking will be provided by SLO Bike Valet.

For a flyer with information and the ride route, click here.

Visit the Bike section at www.rideshare.org for the event calendar that includes this and the other great Bike Month 2008 Wheel Experiences.

This event is brought to you by: SLO County Air Pollution Control District, SLO County Bicycle Coalition, SLO County YMCA, SLO Chai, Gus’s Grocery, Cambria Bicycle Outfitters, Peak Racks, and SLO Bike Valet. For more information contact Andy Mutziger at 781-5956.

Weekend Art Workshop:

Portrait Drawing

Cost:

$5 to YMCA Members

$15 for Community Members (per workshop series)

Registration:
Register at the YMCA Member Services Counter

or by e-mail at ldow@sloymca.org

Supplies:
Participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies and donations are gladly accepted. If you are in need of supplies, please indicate your request when you register.

FREE Jr. Olympic Skills Competition

For Local Youth

Local youth between the ages of 8 and 13 have the opportunity to participate in the Jr. Olympic Skills Competition.  This free grassroots youth program allows boys and girls, competing separately, the opportunity to showcase their athletic abilities in basketball, soccer, tennis and track & field.  Download your registration form for this free event. For more information visit the Jr. Olympics website or contact Cortney Stafford, 543-8235 x 114  cstafford@sloymca.org

Summer Potluck & Pep Rally

For The Mary Gibbs Mem. Fun Run/Walk

Join us for a fun Summertime Potluck and Pep Rally as we get ready to kick-off the Mary Gibbs Memorial Fun Run/Walk. Bring your favorite dish to share and come enjoy the company.

Dana Cummings, an amputee surfer and tri-athlete, will share some inspirational words that “anyone, no matter what, can ‘still do’, and do more.”

More...

Mary Gibbs Memorial Fun Run/Walk

Fitness can be fun! Bring your family

and friends to the SLO YMCA for an

enjoyable 5K walk or run. There will be

food, raffle prizes and an opportunity to connect with your community.

Click here for more information about this great family fun event.

Free

Lunch & Learn Lecture Series

Sponsored by Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center

Join Dana Nelson, Pharm.D. of HealthPlus Pharmacy as he offers realistic tips for Stress Management. Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, in conjunction with the San Luis Obispo County YMCA, have collaborated to bring you a series of health information lectures. You're encouraged to get out of the house or office, bring your lunch and learn while you eat.

Pre-registration is required:

For Reservation and more information please call (800) 483-6387

Upcoming dates include:

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Wednesday, October, 15, 2008

8th Annual Gene Cerise Memorial

Country Coast Classic Bike Ride

This ride offers a great day of cycling fun along some of the most scenic coastline and hills in California. Beat the heat and enjoy the cool air and great scenery of the California Central Coast. Registration includes well-stocked rest stops, experienced SAG, delicious BBQ, and

raffle ticket.

Enjoy any of three great rides (Click for more info):

• Century (100 miles),
• 1/2 Century (50 miles)
• Short Ride (25 miles)

The event is a fundraiser for the Cambria Teen Club.

Click here for more details.

YMCA Fireworks:
For your fireworks this July 4th from the YMCA!
You will find the San Luis Obispo County YMCA Fireworks Booth on the corner of Faeh Street and El Camino Real in Arroyo Grande. Proceeds will support a new YMCA Senior Fitness Program in

Ocean Oaks, Arroyo Grande.

Free Village of Arroyo Grande

Summer Concert Series:
A great community musical event, with the San Luis Obispo County YMCA as this event's "featured nonprofit."

Free Admission!

Onsite restrooms.
Plenty of free parking available in the Village and surrounding neighborhoods.

Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn, colas and lemonade will be available for purchase from the South County Historical Society.

Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream will be available onsite.
Heritage Square Museums, Village Shops, Restaurants, Antiques Stores and more also open!

Click here for more information...

Free YMCA Fun Night - Summer Social

Kids of all ages are invited to bring their parents and friends to a night of family fun at the San Luis Obispo County YMCA’s Annual Summer Social. This free event features ice cream sundaes, games and great fun. Other upcoming Fun Nights are:

Friday, September 12: Fall Fun Night;

Friday, October 24: Halloween; and Friday, December 12: Holidays at the YMCA

Free

Lunch & Learn Lecture Stress Management

Series Sponsored by Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center

Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, in conjunction with the San Luis Obispo County YMCA, have collaborated to bring you a series of health information lectures. You're encouraged to get out of the house or office, bring your lunch and learn while you eat.

Pre-registration is required:

For Reservation and more information please call (800) 483-6387

Don't miss the next lecture, Wednesday, October, 15, 2008

Free YMCA Fun Night - Fall Spectacular

The free event will include games and craft decorating with fun treats.  It will also include the YMCA Bounce House!

Other Upcoming Fun Nights Will Be:

Friday, October 24: Halloween at the YMCA

Friday, December 12: Holidays at the YMCA

Free

Lunch & Learn Lecture Series

Sponsored by Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center

Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, in conjunction with the San Luis Obispo County YMCA, have collaborated to bring you a series of health information lectures. You're encouraged to get out of the house or office, bring your lunch and learn while you eat.

Pre-registration is required:

For Reservation and more information please call (800) 483-6387

A spooktacular family event, riddled with costume contests, pumpkin decorating, haunted house, games, mummy wrapping and family entertainment.

For more information call: Amy Buchanan at 543-8235 or

abuchanan@sloymca.org

2nd Annual 5K Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk

Fitness can be fun! Bring your family

and friends to the SLO YMCA for an

enjoyable 5K walk or run. There will be

food, raffle prizes and an opportunity to

connect with your community. For

registration and more information click here or contact Nate Asher at nasher@sloymca.org

Season of Thanks Member Potluck

Join us for a potluck to celebrate the Thanksgiving season.  Bring your favorite dish to share and come enjoy the company.

For more information, please contact Nathan Asher at (805) 543-8235 or nasher@sloymca.org

Free YMCA Fun Night -

Celebrating St. Patty's Day!

Join us for a free Night of St. Paddy’s Merriment. Families will be provided Derby Hats to decorate and will also include cookie decorating with an Irish theme. Wear Green Or Don’t Be Seen!

Festive Irish music will help set the tone for this wholesome family outing! The St. Paddy’s Night is an excellent opportunity to take an hour with the kids for free entertainment.

The YMCA offers a variety of Family Fun Nights throughout the year to help celebrate family togetherness.

FREE Spring Festival & Egg Hunt

Kids of all ages are encouraged to bring an adult to celebrate the coming of spring with us!

The Egg Hunt will begin at 4:30 pm, followed by a bounce house, crafts and face painting at 5:00 pm.

The celebration is FREE and everyone is welcome to attend!
Please register at the Member Services Counter, as materials are limited! For more information, please contact Nathan or Amy at the YMCA, nasher@sloymca.org, (805) 543-8235

3rd Annual Cinco De Mayo

Racquetball Tournament

Singles and Doubles Tournament

9 Divisions: Men’s A (Advanced), Men’s B (Intermediate), Men’s C (Beginner), Women’s A (Advanced), Women’s B (Intermediate), Women’s C (Beginner). Doubles A (Advanced), Doubles B (Intermediate), Doubles C (Beginner)

Format: AARA rules (Best of 3 games)

Prizes: Awarded to top two (2) finishers in each division (may vary depending on number of entrants

Each Participant Receives: Tournament T-Shirt, Drinks & Snacks, Fiesta-Style Lunch on Saturday!

For More Information: Nathan Asher, Membership/Fitness Director, nasher@sloymca.org

543-8235 ext. 115

PG&E Neighborhood Payment Center

The San Luis Obispo County YMCA is now a PG&E Neighborhood Payment Center. This partnership means that PG&E customers in the San Luis Obispo Community can now pay their monthly energy bills in person and close to home. There is no charge for paying your PG&E bill at the YMCA.  It’s simply meant to be a convenience to you.  And another example of the YMCA helping in our community.

Payment Types Accepted:

Cash, Check, Cashier's Check/Money Order

Credit Card payments are not accepted.

For more information contact Nathan Asher (805) 543-8235 ext.115, nasher@sloymca.org

Live Scan Fingerprinting

Information Brochure

What is “Live Scan”?

Live Scan is a means of recording an individuals fingerprints without using ink.  Fingers are rolled across a glass plate, scanned into a  computer, and converted to a digital form of storage.  The Live Scan machine almost  immediately rejects low quality prints.

Who needs to be Live Scanned?

Many employers now require background checks for their employees, especially those working with children and dealing with monetary transactions.  This background check requires the employee to roll his/her fingerprints, disclosing whether or not the employee has a criminal record

Why Live Scan over Ink?

For many years employers would use cards and ink to roll fingerprints.  Some employers still use this method.  Unfortunately, this could be very messy and often times results come back inconclusive due to unclear prints.  The inconclusive prints then need to be resubmitted.  This process could take weeks or even months if good prints are not sent in the first time.

With Live Scan, no messy ink is involved and the clarity of prints is known right away.  Live Scan is a quick and clean method.

For this reason, many employers now require Live Scan as the method of choice for fingerprinting.

Live Scan Fees*:

$20.00 individual non-YMCA member
$16.00 individual YMCA member

$10.00 individual employee of a non-profit organization

*Special Rates also available for groups of 5 or more and for not-for-profit organizations

What You Need to Bring:

1) Come with completed Live Scan Request Form including his/her business' ORI# and Billing #.
2) Bring your driver's license and social security card.
3) Bring the Fingerprint Processing Fee to be paid to the YMCA.

Payment Types Accepted:

Cash, Check, Cashier's Check/Money Order

Credit Card payments are not accepted.

For more information, contact Nathan Asher (805) 543-8235 ext.109, nasher@sloymca.org