YMCA OYSTER SHINDIG
Friday, November 20

6:00 - 10:00pm at the Pine Forest Country Club
Featuring the East Coast Party Band

TICKETS are on sale now at the Wellness Center
Downtown and at The Ponds Facility!
Adults $30
$35 at the door
Children (5-12) $15
4 and under are free!
Beverages are additional

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For up-to-date YMCA information, check out our 2009 Fall Program Guide (Just click on the link below):

**PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR SPORTS SEASON HAS BEEN ALTERED BY ONE WEEK. DATES ON THE FALL PROGRAM GUIDE DON'T REFLECT THIS CHANGE. THANK YOU.** Please contact the YMCA Sports Office if you have any questions: 843-821-1028.

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YMCA REDUCES JOINING FEE
We will lower all of our Joining Fees to $25 beginning September 1st. This is one of the many recession-related changes we are making in hopes of helping our community deal with the stressed economy.
Effective through December 31, 2009

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**CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS**
More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. The Summerville Family YMCA is requesting residents of Summerville and the surrounding communities to support these brave men and women by donating your unused cell phones to the organization, Cell Phones for Soldiers. Phones may be dropped off at the Downtown
YMCA location: 208 W. Doty St.

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NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK
November 22 - 29

Thousands of people throughout the United States will celebrate healthy families and communities during the annual National Family Week, taking place during Thanksgiving week. Come to the YMCA, either facility, anytime this week - OUR DOORS ARE OPEN TO ALL!

Special activities will include:
-Family fitness classes
-Family pool activities
-Family medical information

Downtown, all families will have their picture taken, posted and celebrated! Bring your family and friends, let everyone see what the YMCA can do for them. Contact the YMCA, or stop by, for a detailed schedule.

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YMCA TEAM FITNESS CHALLENGE
Nov 27 - Dec 31
Register today for the YMCA's first team challenge! One staff person will be your "captain" and attendance will be kept ofr each team throughout the course of the challenge. The person with the best attendance wins a FREE MONTH of membership dues! The team with the best attendance also wins.
C'MON - DON'T GAIN THOSE HOLIDAY POUNDS - JOIN US!
Register at the Front Desk before Nov. 23. Team will be set by Nov. 25.

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YMCA HEALTH PARTNER - TRIDENT HEALTH SYSTEM'S H2U
H2U is a community wellness program for active adults to encourage a helathly lifestyle. Members can enjoy and participate in the many benefits that H2U has to offer including: exercise classes, health seminars with local physicians, health screenings, day and overnight excursions and more. For mor information about our H2U program, contact Belinda Riffee at 843.847.5068.

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BLOOD DRIVE
Are you interested in giving blood? The Ponds is considering hosting a blood drive in February, but we need 35 interested folks. Please email Lynnsey and let her know if you are interested and if you prefer morning or afternoon.

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FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Friday, Nov 27 -The day after Thanksgiving

ONE STROKE PAINTING
Saturday Nov 14

See Front Desk for Details