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Thurs., Nov.19: Y&G

delegation meeting @

5pm.

Tues., Nov. 24 @ 7pm:

Adventure Guides Base

Camp @ Main Y

Mon., Nov. 30 @ 6pm:

Youth & Government Bill

Hearing Night @ Corona

Public Library

Tues., Dec. 8 @ 7pm:

Adventure Guides Board

Meeting @ Main Y

Y STAFF meetings:

Fri., Dec. 4 @ 9:30am.

Site Supervisor Meeting

Parent Advisory

Meetings:

Wed., Nov. 18 @ 6pm

@ Merrill

Parent Meetings:

HOME GARDENS: Wed.,

Nov. 18 @ 6pm. Topic:

Family Night

JURUPA: Wed., Nov. 18

@ 6pm. Topic: Nutrition

MAIN Y: Thurs., Nov. 19

@ 6pm. Topic: Literacy

Job Openings:

Van Drivers

Teacher Aides

Teachers

*See page 7 for details

Download job application

from the Y website: and

return to Main Y, Attention:

Monica Hunter, Child

Development Administrator.

www.ymcacornor.org

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Now accepting applications for Chili Contestants!

We are still accepting applications for our child

care programs!

FULL DAY PRESCHOOL

PART DAY PRESCHOOL

STATE & FIRST 5

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Did you know that the Corona-Norco Family YMCA is helping children and families weather the

economic storm? Every day we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone,

regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. The Y now

operates 9 program sites with a continuum of care for children in the Corona-Norco and Jurupa Valley

Unified School Districts ages 6 weeks to high school. We are always looking for support from our

community. If you would like more information of how you can help, please contact Lorena Gomez

(951) 736-1415 or gomez@ymcacornor.org The Corona-Norco Family YMCA is a 501(c) (3) charitable

organization classified by the Internal Revenue Service.

Thank you for your continued support of YOUR YMCA!

School Age - We will be celebrating the Thanksgiving Holiday by kicking off

our Canned Food Drive. We are off to a great start and are hoping to reach

our goal. This is a great opportunity for the kids to be a part of something

big for the community and for our class here at the Main “Y”. They will know

the importance at being able to give to other, especially during the holidays.

Home Gardens Theme: Family

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Donations will be collected through December 19 and will be donated to the Corona-Norco Settlement

House.

Full Time State Preschool - In our class this week we will be finishing the week of fall foods by making

our Healthy Turkey food activity with veggies. Next week we will be working on fall clothing. We will

explain to the children the weather change and why we have to dress warm. We will be lacing mittens

and dressing up our kittens with winter clothing. On Friday we will be having “A wear your favorite fall

clothing day”

Part time Preschool - Last week in State 3 we introduced the theme of fall. We discussed fall colors

and what happens during the fall season. On Friday we had Pajama Day and the children brought their

blankets and did a little workout. This week as we continue with the fall theme the children have the

opportunity to explore leaves, pine cones and learn more about fall. As for the rest of the week we are

focusing on the letters Y, O, K the color orange and the shape is a pentagon. The children are counting 1

-7 and will have the chance to experiment with milk painting. We are focusing on learning about fruits

and vegetables as well as physical activity. We will be ending the week with Cooking Day. On Friday the

children will be making their own Apple Pie in a cup. Next week we will begin learning about

Thanksgiving Day as the holiday approaches. We will be closed November 26 and November 27 for

the Thanksgiving holiday.

Main Y

This lesson will introduce the students realize that each and every one of them

is a unique and special part of their family. It will also let others see that there

are a lot of similarities and differences between individuals. Such as hair color,

skin color, food, TV shows, things to do, height/weight, siblings, and pets\home work, numbers, bike,

names, coloring, cutting, and writing, write and read a story about their family, and discuss what is the

same and different. Our areas of focus will be on self-social and emotional learning. As well at our

Children's Arts and Theater program (CAT). We will be closed November 26 and November 27 for

the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Harada

Theme: Volcanos

Last week the children had a lot of fun learning about the five senses, by the

end of the week they made fruit smoothies which they really enjoyed.

This week we will research information about Volcanoes. The children will explore and learn why

Volcanoes erupt, how many types of volcanoes there are, how often they erupt, where is the biggest

Volcano in the world, if they are dangerous for people who live close to the area, and how Volcanoes are

formed. Also the children will make a paper Mache Volcano, and sand experiment. For Literacy we will

read the book “Mountains of Fire”. The children will listen to the story, and then they will retell, write, and

draw their own story about Volcanoes. We will be closed November 26 and November 27 for the

Thanksgiving holiday.

City Park Happy Harvest from City Park. We are continuing our investigation of Buildings. Last

week we had a guest speaker to talk about buildings. Mr. Todd Handley, Marley and

Mattias’s dad from Ms. Boushas class is a construction worker. He came and talked to

the children about what types of buildings he works on and the children were able to

ask him questions about buildings as well. This week, Ms. Bousha’s class will be

looking at the tools that are used to make buildings. They will be using the tools to build houses in the

block center. In the dramatic play area, they can dress up as construction workers. Ms. Marisa’s class will

be looking at who builds buildings. They will be making houses out of various things such as boxes, sticks

and hay. Just a reminder to parents, We will be closed November 26 and November 27 for the

Thanksgiving holiday.

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Jurupa Toddler - This week our classroom plans to be working on a theme about

fall vegetables. Some activities that we plan to incorporate during this

week include finger painting, sticker art, vegetable painting, and a

Merrill This week we continued our study on beginning the year. The children

reviewed the rules of the classroom and played different games using their

name. Some classes made special name cards that the children could take

home and hang up in their room.

Next week the focus question will be “When do things happen at school?” The children will discuss the

daily routine that they follow at school. The teacher will also discuss with the children the daily sched-

ule the children follow at home. The children will be encouraged to share pictures from home that show

daily events at home.

vegetable tub sensory table.

Preschool 1 - This week Preschool #1 will begin a study on clothes. We will begin by exploring what we

already know and what we want to find out about clothes. We will read Caps for Sale and Uncle Nacho’s

Hat. For art, we will create a clothing collage, free paint, and make a man with caps. For fine motor

practice, we will practice cutting clothes and caps out. For music and movement, we will dance with

scarves while listening to Greg and Steve CDs.

Preschool 2 – We are continuing our study on balls. Children will be doing sorting activities, we will also

be learning about the letter B. Children will be identifying different words that start with the letter B. On

Friday we will be asking the children to bring in any type of ball, so we can see the different types of balls

there are.

Preschool 3 – The children will discuss their favorite sport and what kind of ball they use for their

favorite sport. On Friday the children will bring the ball use in their favorite sport and share with the

class.

We will be closed November 26 and November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Teen Center

Zumba classes range from classic Latin salsa to today’s modern pop music. We have large and smaller

classes to fit your need as well as multiple classes throughout the week. It is a wonderful way to unwind

and relax after a long day as well as dancing your way into a better lifestyle.

Here at the YMCA Teen Center we also offer Senior Classes $5.00 Dollars the class. We have Core Workout

with Pilates and yoga on Thursdays from 9:30 – 10:30 am. There is also cardio fitness on Mondays from

11-12 noon. We would like to invite all seniors in our community to our classes. This class is perfect for

anyone who is just starting off or to those who’ve been doing this for a while.

The Home Gardens Public Library is proud to serve the community with the following free and educational

programs! Our toddler story time, commonly known as “Wiggles and Giggles” is a fun bi-weekly event

(Wednesday & Fridays) for infants and school aged children. Bilingual story time, “Aventura’s de Lecture”

takes place ever Wednesday afternoon at 4 pm and children are introduced to the world of literacy and

culture, with arts and crafts that follow. All community teens (ages 10 and up) are invited to form part of

Anime Club, every Tuesday at 4:00pm!

Homework help Monday- Friday from 2:00-6:00pm

Tutoring Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s from 3:30-4:30 pm

This week the Teens had fun making crafts and activities like Sharpie crafts,

magazine silhouette, Skylines using paint chips and much more. Next week

the teens will be having fun making Thanksgiving crafts like turkeys,

Thankful tree, cornucopia, pilgrims hats, Indian feather hats and much more

and to end our fun week we will play fun board games like Monopoly, Uno,

and team charades. We will be closed November 26 and November 27

for the Thanksgiving holiday.

We also offer Zumba Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10-11

am and 6-7 pm. The classes are $3.00 dollars. From week to week the

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Citrus Circle Hello from Citrus Circle! Last Wednesday the kids didn’t have school so we had a

game day at Citrus. We played musical chairs, word search race and an indoor

scavenger hunt. They really enjoyed themselves. This week we will finish up our

thankful turkey. We have asked the kids to think about and write down what they are

thankful for. We are also doing fall/thanksgiving crafts that they are able to take

home. We continue to provide assistance with their homework daily. We will be

closed November 26 and November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

To Our Y NEW EMPLOYEES

Kaitlyn Jensen 09-01-2015: Merrill

Sonia Flores 09-01-2015: Jurupa

Sonia Rosales 09-01-2015: City Park

Mary Jane Corral 09-04-2015 Merrill

Cherie Cardoza 10-26-2015 Main Y

Luciano Murillo 10-30-2015 Home Gardens

Let us all welcome our newest staff to the

Corona Norco Family YMCA!

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In observance with the holiday, the Y will be closed Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th.

YMCA Birthdays

** Van Driver: Must have Passenger endorsement

and a Class B Driver license

** Teacher: Must have a California Teacher's per-

mit and 1-year experience with desired results

and environmental rating scale

** Teacher Aides: Must have 6 units.

Download job application from the Y website: and return to Main Y, Attention: Monica Hunter, Child

Care Programs Director.

http://www.ymcacornor.org

Do you think you have what it

takes? Or you know someone who does? We are hiring:

Zumba Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri at 10am and 6pm. Only

$3 per class. Call the Y Community Center for

more info: (951) 280-0783

Cardio Fitness Mondays at 11am. Only $5 per class

Call the Y Community Center for more

info: (951) 280-0783

Core Workout with

Pilates & yoga Mondays at 11am. Only $5 per class Call the Y Community Center for more info: (951) 280-0783

Ana Diaz 12-Nov

Javier Marquez Rivera 12-Nov

Margaret De La O 13-Nov

Rocio Magana 13-Nov

Jessica Flores 19-Nov

Denise Morgan 26-Nov

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Training & Elections Camp Our Youth & Government Delegates had a fun and educational trip at our

Training & Elections 1 in Fresno!

We will be meeting Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 5pm to do Mock Bill Hearing to prepare for our

Bill Hearing Night on Monday, November 30th.

Karate Location: YMCA Main : 1331 River Road Cost: Y-Members $35.00/mo Non-Members

$45.00/mo. Classes available for Adults and Children age 5 & up! Call the Main Y to schedule: (951) 736-9622

Flag Football starts Nov 3rd.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Ages 4-6 6:15pm-7:00pm

Ages 7-10 7:15pm-8:00pm

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Youth & Government Y&G Delegates had a fun & educational trip at T&E 1 in Fresno.

The delegates will be meeting all week for Mock Bill Hearing to prepare for our Bill Hearing Night

on Monday, November 30th. Y&G Mock Bill Hearing Meetings: Tuesday,

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 5pm.

Music Lessons Y Ensemble: Thursdays at 6:30pm practice.

Come join us!

Private music lessons taught by professional musicians/instructors with performance and

teaching experience. 1/2 Hour Lessons $20

Members. $25 Non Members. Call the Main Y

to schedule: (951) 736-9622

Adventure Guides Nov 24 Base Camp at Main Y @ 7pm

Dec 8 Board Meeting at Main Y @ 7pm

Dec 13 Holiday Party “Polar Express” theme

If you are interested in this program, contact

Kathleen Murphy at (951) 736-1415 or

kmurphy@ymcacornor.org

Cheerleading Practices are on Thursdays

JR STARS (Beg. 5, 6, 7) 6:30pm-7:00pm

SR STARS (Beg. 8 & Up) 7:10—7:40pm

$105 Paid in Full for 15 weeks. $55 Paid in 2 payments. $8 Paid at each weekly lesson www.cyscallstars.com or call (909) 948-3861

WHAT WHEN TIME WHERE COST

CPR/1st Aid Class Sat., Dec. 12,

2015

8:30am Main Y Call 800-325-4468 for

pricing info

Cardio Fitness Monday 11:00am - 12:00pm Y Community Center

$5 per class

Core Workout with Pilates/

Yoga

Thursday 9:30am - 10:30am Y Community Center

$5 per class

Health & Safety Class TBD 8:30am Main Y Call 800-325-4468 for pricing info

Karate Monday & Wednesdays

Beginners 6:15pm - 7:00pm

Int/Advanced 7:15pm - 8:00pm

Call Main Y to register

Cost $45 Member, $55 Non members. Cost is per month.

Music Lessons Call Main Y to register 951-736-9622

One-on-one lessons for drums, piano and woodwinds/brass, guitar.

Flag Football Started: Nov 3rd Tuesday & Thursday

Ages 4-6 6:15pm - 7:00pm

Ages 7-10 7:15pm - 8:00pm

Call Main Y to register

Cost $45 Member, $55 Non members

Zumba Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri

10:00am - 11:00am

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Y Community Center

$3 per class

Cheerleading Thursdays JR STARS 6:30-7pm SR STARS 7:10-7:40

Youth Center at Harada

Call 909-948-3861

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CORONA-NORCO FAMILY YMCA

1331 River Road, Corona, CA 92880

Phone: 951-736-1415

Fax: 951-736-6759

Website: ymcacornor.org

If you have questions or suggestions about this newsletter,

please email Rebecca Spiegel at spiegel@ymcacornor.org. www.facebook.com/YMCACorNor