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November 9, 2010                                                                                   
                                                                                                            YWCA  High Point
 

Women’s Self-Defense Course

FREE  November 15th   6 pm – 8:30 pm

Women’s Self-Defense Course including Pepper Spray Instruction taught by a High Point Police Department Defensive Tactics and Pepper Spray Instructor and black belt in karate.  The course will include hands-on instruction in personal defense and information on home, street and vehicle safety.  The highlight of the course will be the proper use and application of pepper spray during scenario-based training and legal information about self-defense laws.    

The class is 2 1/2 hours. whoever would like to be minimally exposed to pepper spray to bring a towel and change of clothing. Also encourage anyone who has pepper spray to bring it or purchase it before the class begins. To register call 882-4126.  Space is Limited!
YWCA Career Closet - Fill the Bag Sale
The Career Closet has some great items!  Come fill a bag for $5 during the week of November 15th - 19th!  For more information contact treynolds@ywcahp.com

Front Porch Conversations - November 18th @ noon
Come join the YWCA and the City of High Point Human Relations for front porch conversations.  This month we will look at what our youth are doing to eliminate racism. For more information contact treynolds@ywcahp.com

Santa's Workshop in the Pottery Studio
Tuesday's 3:30 - 5:30
Santa is calling all youth ages 7 and older to come and make Christmas presents.  Come make a soap dish, spoon rest or ornaments.  Cost is $15 per child per session.  Sessions will be Tuesday, November 16th, 23rd or 30th.  Call 882-4126 to register. 

  West African Drum Class
Wednesday, 7:30 – 8:30pm   
$50 for 4 weeks or $15 drop in per class
Get ready for four weeks of high-energy rhythm and learning.  Robin “Bountourabi” Leftwich will be teaching the art of the hand drum of West Africa known as the “djembe” (jem-beh).  Students will learn traditional West African rhythms, basic drumming techniques, and the cultural/historical background of the rhythms.  In addition to being great fun and having proven health benefits, playing the djembe also helps to increase your sense of rhythm, your right/left brain and eye/hand coordination, and gives you a new creative outlet for expressing yourself.  All skill levels are welcome and drums will be provided during the 1 hour class session.  Audio recording is allowed.  No video please
    Zumba
Tuesday's 6 pm - 7 pm
Zumba Blast Off was such a success, the YW is bringing Zumba to every Tuesday evening from 6:00-7:00.  Cost is $5.00 per visit or buy a ticket for $20.00 and get 5 visits. Come join the fun. You’ve got to try this awesome, dance fitness workout that is a growing industry trend. You'll love the Latin based dance fitness experience, which is an exciting, calorie burning, high intensity cardiovascular workout. Our certified Zumba instructor Dawn will lead this dynamic dance exercise.  Contact 882-4126 or cvernon@ywcahp.com for more information!!
 

Walking Wednesday’s
Come join the fun and fellowship!!

Wednesday's 12:00 - 1:00 - FREE
Rain or Shine wear Orange to show how proud we are of the YWCA!!  Moms bring your strollers and babies get some fresh air come stroll. 

Begins October ongoing through the summer. It begins near the playground at the YWCA. We walk on the sidewalks around High Point. 

Yoga On Wednesday's @ 6:00 pm -7:00pm
Yoga, in the twentieth century, is mainly practiced for health and vitality.  It’s a marvelous means of exercising, stretching, and freeing the body so it can be healthy, long-lived, and vital instrument of the mind and soul.  In addition a yogis can become extremely clear-minded and can concentrate well.   Kevin Little certification is a beginner level yoga instructor and a licensed massage therapist. Contact cvernon@ywcahp.com

Swim Lessons - All Year Long!! 
Swim Lessons are offered at various times during the week for ages 6 months to adults.  Contact Cathy at cvernon@ywcahp.com or 882-4126   

336-882-4126 fax 336-882-7980 112 Gatewood Ave. High Point, NC 27262
2010 Board of Directors
Karen Resh - President    Lori Bovender - Vice President
Lisa Poplin- Treasurer      Al Heggins Secretary

Alison Almond
Beth Breece
Melody Burnett
Shelley Delmestri
Betty Foster
Maggie Hollister
Debbie Irvin
Treena Jackson

 

Jan Lowd
Ann Lynch
Cheryl D. Dobbins
Eva Ogden
Deena Qubein
Gail Tuttle
Nadine Williams
Ann York

Staff
Heidi Majors Executive Director
Jill Smith Finance Director
Cathy Vernon Aquatics Director
Tamika Reynolds - Women's Services Director
Joy Ledbetter -  Teen Mom Program Coordinator
Elizabeth Brannock, Youth Services Program Coordinator

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