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August 26, 2010                                                                                      
                                                                                                            YWCA  High Point

United Way WHEW! Donates Car Seats for Ready To Ride Program
The YWCA is thankful for a group of women who have come together under United Way with the purpose of Women Helping Empower Women. This group recently donated 11 new car seats to the YW Ready To Ride Program for families in need!  Thank you to these wonderful ladies and United Way!
YWCA Challenge For Change
August 28th - 7 am Registration / 8 am Run & Walk
This race is for teams and individuals to come and raise money to fund YWCA programs, such as Teen Moms, After School Care and Summer Camp Scholarships, Aquatics and the Women’s Resource Center.  More Information


Free Zumba Blast Off!! 
Contact 882-4126 or cvernon@ywcahp.com for more information!!

 YW Career Closet 50% off Sale
Come out beginning Monday, August 30th for the End of Season Sale at the YWCA Career Closet!  Great prices on name brand clothing!!  The Career Closet is located at 112 Gatewood Avenue!
What Every Woman Should Know About Social Security
September 29th from 12:30 - 1:30
Free of Charge
Do you have questions about Social Security Benefits?  Come out for this free educational program presented by the Social Security Commission.  Register today by calling 882-4126. 
United Way Canpaign Kick Off Food Drive
The YWCA will be collecting food to support the United Way Canpaign Kickoff.  Bring non-perishable food to the YWCA through September 13th.  Thank you for your support!
  School Has Started!! Where is your child for After School? 
Quality and Affordable Youth Programming
Participants will be exposed to new experiences, activities and skill sets while learning more about the people around them and the person that they want to be. Youth will do this through group activities, field trips, focus groups, bible study, leadership development, fun   educational   activities, sports, arts and crafts and much more. Contact ebrannock@ywcahp.com for more information or click here.  We have an exciting program all we’re missing is you!

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

Baby Basics Closet In Need of Diapers and clothes
The YWCA Baby Basics Closet serves family in need through providing diapers, clothes, maternity clothes, bottles and other necessities.  If you have a group or company that would like to hold a Baby Basics Drive, please contact hmajors@ywcahp.com  

Home School Programs
The YWCA offers a variety of programs for Home School!  For Swim Lessons contact Cathy at cvernon@ywcahp.com.  The YW is also developing art programs including pottery, painting and drawing.  For more information contact hmajors@ywcahp.com 

golf course graphic  Johnathan Flowers Memorial Golf Tournament - September 24th
You are invited to participate in our annual Johnathan W. Flowers Memorial Golf Tournament. This event will be held at the Jamestown Golf Club, Jamestown, NC on Friday, September 24, 2010 and will benefit the Johnathan W. Flowers Scholarship Fund. This fund was established in 1997 to allow  Guilford County youth safe, enriching, and enjoyable afterschool and summertime activities at the YWCA in Greensboro and High Point.

Johnathan was actively involved as a participant and then as a counselor with the YWCA's Afterschool and Summer Camp Programs.  We are now charged with fostering Johnathan's dream to help our local children meet their own personal dreams and goals.  For more information contact 882-4126 or hmajors@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   

West African Drum Class
Wednesday, 7:30 – 8:30pm    July 7th
$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
Pottery & Oil Painting Classes
The YWCA is excited about our expanded studio and the variety of pottery and oil painting classes.  For more information visit the website or to register please contact 882-4126 or hmajors@ywcahp.com 
 
 

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
Martha Younts
Ann York

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

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