Michiana Family YMCA
For Youth Development
For Healthy Living
For Social Responsibility

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Michiana Family YMCA

The Michiana Family YMCA strengthens the foundations of our community through well-being and fitness, camps, family time, swim, sports and play, and other activities for people of all ages, incomes and abilities. We’re more than just a place to work out. At the Y, we help build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all with the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility at the heart of everything we do.

With a commitment to nurturing youth development, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive.

 

NEWS FROM THE Y

SEASONAL, INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL DINNER

17 May 2013

Wok-Seared Chicken Tenders with Asparagus & Pistachios

From EatingWell:  April/May 2005

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WHERE MEMBERSHIP MAKES A DIFFERENCE

28 March 2013

Choose the membership that supports our community’s well-being.

Join in April, and pay the day! Your joiners’ fee is equal to the date. April 1, the fee is $1; April 2 it is $2, and so on.

The sooner you join, the more you will save!

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FEELING LIKE A SPRING CHICKEN (DINNER)?

19 March 2013

A healthy diet is the necessary for a well-functioning body. Food is the source of energy for all of our bodily functions and directly affects how our bodies and minds function in every stage of life. There are a variety of reasons why a healthy diet is important, including disease prevention, maintenance of a healthy weight and quality of life.

For all the work you put in on the treadmill or in group fitness classes, you will want the best return on the calories to consume:

Try out this delicious chicken dinner served with brown & wild rice (whole grains) and seasonal vegetables (the highest nutrition comes from the freshest ingredients).

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SURVIVING IS THE NEW NORMAL

19 March 2013

We are excited to announce that we'll be launching LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA this fall.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free twelve-week, small group program that meets an important need in our community: supporting the increasing number of cancer survivors.

Please support the Michiana Family YMCA by voicing your support for us by clicking here. 

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HEALTHY AND YOU KNOW IT

22 February 2013

On Saturday, March 23, from 8:30-10:30 am at the Y, Diabetes Resource Center will be offering you the opportunity to receive same day results on key wellness indicators.

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SILLY AND SINCERE

21 February 2013


Our Member of the Month for February is .... (drum roll please!)

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EAT A BITE BETTER, MOVE A MITE MORE

21 February 2013


We found this recipe for Chicken Parmesan Bundles online, and hope that you will give it a try! Crunchy outside and cheesy, melty inside: save 30 calories and 4g fat per serving by preparing with reduced crackers and cheese.

March has been identified as National Nutrition Month by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. We encourage you to incorporate your favorite foods, lifestyle, cultural and ethnic traditions and health concerns and make better food choices every meal, every day.

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SUPER BOWLS OF HEALTHY SNACKS

31 January 2013


This weekend in New Orleans, the Baltimore Ravens will take on the San Francisco 49ers. Beyonce will perform at halftime and we’ll all be talking about the commercials on Monday.

Many view the Super Bowl as a holiday, and often that means a return the heavy and rich foods that are associated with all celebrations.

Whichever team you are rooting for this year, we are here to support your healthy choices. We have found some websites that offer lighter twists on those super bowls of snacks. Please enjoy!

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STARTING THE NEW YEAR WITH SUCCESS

18 January 2013


You might have noticed one change last month: a reserved parking space for our Member of the Month. Did you wonder how that was chosen?

This special honor has been reserved for a member who has had positive impact on us all.


And our first Member of the Month is....  (Drum roll please!) 


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ENCOURAGING HEALTHY FAMILY EATING HABITS

15 January 2013

Noah in chef hat


We are beginning a series of recreational kids' programs, including Kids in the Kitchen, as part of the Y’s nationwide commitment to combat childhood obesity and ensure that all those who participate in YMCA programs live a healthier, balanced life.

Saturday, January 19 from 1:00-2:00 pm, kids ages 4-12 can mix up bowls of fun and blend in delicious excitement with hands-on food preparation class, led by Purdue Extension Family Nutrition Program Assistant and YMCA instructor, Tama Crisovan.

When families spend time together, making food choices together, kids learn healthy habits for a lifetime.

Picky eaters?


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The Y is committed to providing programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We make every effort to ensure that no one is turned away due to inability to pay.
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