yworks - YWCA Gettysburg & Adams CountyPurchase your summer pool pass today! March is the perfect time to start the summer job search! ... Princeton in 2007 and adopted by YWCA USA

yworksQuarterly program guide of YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County

March, April, May 2019

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Summer is coming!

Purchase your summer pool pass today!March is the perfect time to start

the summer job search!Spend your summer poolside,

ensuring the safety of our members.Four lifeguard certification courses

will be offered this spring. See page 7 for details.

All YWCA employees receive a YW rec pass!

facility hoursregular hoursMonday - Friday 4:30a.m.-10p.m.(fitnesscenter) 6a.m.-9p.m.(pool)Saturday 7a.m.-7p.m.(fitnesscenter) 8a.m.-4:30p.m.(pool)Sunday 7a.m.-7p.m.(fitnesscenter) 10a.m.-4:30p.m.(pool)

holiday closingsApril 19 GoodFriday,childcareclosedApril 21 Easter,closedMay 27 Memorial Day, 909 Fairfield andAdamsCommerceCenterclosed,outdoorpoolopen

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management teamMike Dorsette, director of [email protected],ext.112Deb Geesey, executive [email protected],ext.124Bud Glass, buildings and grounds [email protected],ext.130Drew Harding, human resources [email protected],ext.139Alex J. Hayes, coordinator of special events and public [email protected],ext.116Paula Howard, children and youth [email protected],ext.126

Jen King, sports and fitness [email protected],ext.119Kristen Mooney, membership [email protected],ext.120Nancy Lilley, community services director [email protected],ext.115Cora Rhoads, aquatics [email protected],ext.129Teresa Rodgers, childcare at adams commerce center [email protected],717-334-7150

2018-19 board of directorsKatyGiebenhain,Co-PresidentBetsyMeyer,Co-PresidentKellyAlsedek,Co-VicePresidentJessicaRitter,Co-VicePresidentDeniseWood,SecretaryLindaRaymond,TreasurerSusanAbele

LyneAurandLeighM.AyersEmilyGerlachMaggieGolecAutumnHanzlikCamilleHortonKristinLargen

JaneLordemanStephanieMosesKristinRiceTraceySmithSharonStephensonMeganWeikel

our missionYWCAGettysburg&AdamsCountyisdedicatedtoeliminatingracism,empoweringwomenandpromotingpeace,justice,freedomand

dignityforall.

02 909 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 • 717-334-9171

eliminating racism, empowering womenRacialjusticeandwomen’seconomicadvancementarethehallmarkinitiativesoftheYWCA.Tofurtherthismissioninourcommunity,

theYWCAGettysburg&AdamsCountyoffersprogramsthatencouragediscussionaboutraceandappreciationforthediversity inourcommunityandprovidewomenandgirlsopportunitiestoexplorescientificfieldsandincreasetheirearningpotential.

For more information about the YWCA’s racial justice and women’s empowerment programs, contact Nancy Lilley at [email protected] or 717-334-9171, ext. 115. Also visit www.ywcagettysburg.org/news/community-program-updates

Encore Breast Cancer Support GroupTheYWCAEncoreBreastCancerSupportGroupmeetsthefourth

Tuesdayofeverymonthinthecommunityroom.Youmaynotfeelthatyouareinneedofsupport,butyourpresenceandsharingyourexperiencescouldmakeadifferenceinthelifeofanotherwoman.Formoreinfo,[email protected], March 26–CarolMiller,survivor,givesusapresentationabouthertriptoaFlorence,ItalyfortheInternationalBreastCancerDragonBoatFestivallastJuly.Tuesday, April 23 – WellSpan Center for Mind, Body, Health,StephanieShull – how themassageprogramwe funded is goingandbenefitsofmassageTuesday, May 28-Generalmeeting

Brown Bag Lunch SeriesEveryone iswelcome to YWCA’sBrownBagLunchSeries! This

seriesisheldatnoonintheYWCACommunityRoomat909FairfieldRoad. Registration is requested but not required. Call 717-334-9171, ext. 115 or email Nancy at [email protected] formoreinformation.

Our2019serieswillfeaturelocalpeopletalkingabouttopicswithlocalimpacts.March 19–SarahStokely,strategiestopreventorslowcognitivedeclineApril 16 –DevonaAustin,medicalmarijuanaMay 21–DonMarritz,debtcollections

Women’s Book Review and Discussion GroupsTwoseparategroupsmeet in theCommunityRoom. Formore

information, email Elizabeth Ibex (Tuesday group) at [email protected](Wednesdaygroup)[email protected] Tuesday of each month 6:30 p.m.Second Wednesday of each month 7 p.m.

Women in History Essay/Art Contest The YWCA once again sponsored the Women in History Essay

andArtContest forall6th,7th,and8thgradestudents inAdamsCounty. WinnerswillbeannouncedonMarch13,andtheirworkwillbefeaturedattheHACCGettysburgLibrary.

Stand Against Racism (April 26 - 29)StandAgainstRacism isa signature campaignof YWCAUSA to

buildcommunityamongthosewhowork for racial justiceandtoraise awareness about the negative impact of institutional andstructural racism in our communities. This campaign is one partof the largernationalstrategyto fulfill themissionofeliminatingracism. The campaign was founded by YWCAs Trenton andPrinceton in 2007andadoptedby YWCAUSA in 2015.Watchourwebsiteforspecificevents.

Empowering Young WomenThe LEGO Robotics Club is offered as part of the ASAP after-

school program at Lincoln Elementary School. The six-weekprogram provides fourth- and fifth-grade girls the opportunityto explore computer programming and robotics technology in anurturing,girls-onlyenvironmentundertheguidanceofGettysburgCollegestudents. Ifyourdaughter isnotastudentatLincolnbutsheisinterestedinthisprogram,contactNancyLilleybyMarch15formoreinformation.

STEAM Savvy is an all-girls after-school club for students atGettysburgHighSchool.Theprogramencouragesgirls toexplorescience, technology, engineering, arts andmath. Instructors andmentorsalsoassiststudentswithcollegeapplications,interviewingskills, andother aspects of the college search, including visits toexploreschools’sciencedepartments.

For more information about how to enroll in either of theseprograms, contact chemistry teacher Kristen Bechtel at the highschool,717-334-6254.

19th annual Callie awards – Celebration of Exceptional womenThe Callie Awards recognize the significant achievements of

exceptional Adams County women in various fields of service. The2019Honoreesare:Business,WendyAllen;CommunityService,FayeNiebler;Education,BrendaHeberling;LegacyofaLifetime,RuthmaryMcIlhenny and Young Woman’s award, Emma Sanders. ContactNancy Lilley at 717-334-9171, ext. 115 for information about eventreservations.Thursday, March 28, 2018 5p.m.,GettysburgHotel

Traditional Jewish Passover SederJoinJoeandMariaLevensteinandothermembersof theAdams

CountyJewishcommunity.Experiencethetraditionalfoods,practicesand symbols of the traditional Jewish Passover Seder. RegistrationbyApril1isrequired.Emaildgeesey@ywcagettysburg.orgorcallDebGeeseyat717-334-9171,ext.124.

ThiseventisacollaborationbetweentheYWCAGettysburg&AdamsCountyandtheAdamsCountyJewishCommunity.Sunday, April 14 1 - 3 p.m.Adult$5 Child $3

Spring Forum - Diversity MonologuesJointheYWCA,theMiddleEastJusticeandPeaceGroupofCentral

PAandtheGettysburgCommunityTheatreinaproductionof#MyStory- Community Diversity Monologues. This is a collection of socialoppressionstoriescollectedfromcommunitymembersandenactedbylocalactorsunderthedirectionofChad-AllenCarr.Admissionisfreebutreservationsfortheopenseatingarerequired.Call717-334-2692oremailChad@gettysburgcommunitytheatre.orgforreservations.Sunday, April 28 6p.m.,GettysburgCommunityTheatre

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ywca - your community center Bridge

A group currently meets at the YWCA to review and improveskillsthroughplaying.Thisisarelaxedatmosphereofcasualplay.Anyonewithaknowledgeofthebasicskillsofbridgemayjoin.Mondays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.RecFree Basic$2 Non $4

Free YW Days ThankstoourHallmarksSponsors,theYWCAwillbeopentothe

communityforfreeonthefollowingdayfromopenuntilclose.FreeYW Days are offered quarterly and provide access to the fitnesscenter, landandwater classes, and the indoorpool duringopenswimhours.Saturday, April 67a.m.-7p.m.,poolopen8:30a.m.-4:30p.m.

Mah Jongg MahJonggisagameofskill,strategyandcalculationthatinvolves

acertaindegreeofchance.ComereadytoplaytheAmericanfour-playerversion. Ifyouare interested in learning toplay, there isapossibility of a learning session being scheduled. Contact [email protected],ext.115formoreinformation.Mondays 11:30 a.m. RecFree Basic$2 Non $4

Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank Blood DriveDonorsmustbehealthy,weighat least 110pounds,andbeat

least17yearsold.Youmaydonatebloodevery56days.April 23 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

basic first aid/cpr/aed for adult, child, infantAmericanRedCrossonlinecourseworkmustbecompletedbefore

thestartoftheinpersontrainingday.Seeourwebsitefordetailsandclickundertheaquaticstab.Youwillalsobeabletoregisteronline.Allregistrantsmustemailcrhoads@ywcagettysburg.orgtoreceivethelinkforthecourse.Session 3: Registration ends March 11March13,6to9p.m.Fee $80

Session 4: Registration ends April 8April10,6to9p.m.Fee $80

Session 5: Registration ends April 28May1,6to9p.m.Fee $80

Nearly New Sale!Friday,April12,7:30a.m.-6p.m.Saturday,April13,8:30-10:30a.m.

Buy and sell quality, gently used, seasonal children’s clothing and shoes,

baby equipment, furnishings, toys and MORE!

Make money on gently used CHILDREN’S items!

For a 45 percent commission, plus a small handling fee, the YWCA Nearly New

Sale draws great crowds of shoppers and sells your items for you.

Volunteer 5 hours and shop the pre-sale April 11, 6 - 8 p.m.

To volunteer, call Nancy at ext. 115 or email [email protected].

Consignments and donations accepted April 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 8, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Donations only accepted April 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.


aquaticslearn to swimSwimlessonskeepkidssafeinthewaterandopenthedoorforthemtobecomefuturelifeguardsorbeonourswimteam.Swimmingis

alifelongskill.OurexperiencedandcertifiedAmericanRedCrossinstructorsemphasizewatersafetyandswimmingskills,whileteachingchildrenwithpraiseandencouragement.

Session 2: Registration ends Feb. 21Feb.23,March2and9(Saturdays)11-11:30a.m. Ages4and5Rec $17 Basic$23 Non $29

Session 3: Registration ends March 20March22,29,April5,12,26(Fridays)5-5:30p.m. Ages4and5,Level15:30-6p.m. Ages4and5,Level16-6:30p.m. Ages4and5,Levels26:30-7p.m. Ages4and5,Levels37-7:30p.m. SchoolAgeLevel17:30-8p.m. SchoolAgeLevel2and3Rec $33 Basic$45 Non $57

Session 3B: Registration ends Jan. 17March16,23,30(Saturdays)11-11:30a.m. Ages4and5Rec $17 Basic$23 Non $29

Session 4: Registration end April 11 April13,20and27(Saturdays)11-11:30a.m. Ages4and5Rec $17 Basic$23 Non $29

Ages 4 & 5 Level 1: Children who prefer to keep their face and head abovewaterLevel2:ChildrenwhocanputtheirwholeheadunderwaterLevel3:Childrenwhocanfloatindependently

Ages 6 to 12 Level1:Childrenwhocannotfloatontheirbackorstomachfor10secondsLevel2:ChildrenwhocanfloatontheirstomachandbackLevel 3: Childrenwho can swim independently on their stomachandbackLevel4:Childrenwhocantreadwater

parent-child swim lessonsTheAmericanRedCrossrecommendschildrenlearntobecomfortableinthewaterstartingat6months.Ourparent-childswimlessons

helpparentsteachtheirchildthebasicsoffloating,kickingandhavingfuninthewater.Ratesarebasedonchild’smembership.Thisclasswillbeseparatedintotwolevels.Leveloneisforchildrenages6monthsto23months.Leveltwoisforchildren24to47months.

Session 2: Registration ends Feb. 21Feb.23,March2and910-10:30a.m. 6to23months10:30-11a.m. 24monthsto3yearsRec $17 Basic$23 Non $29

Session 3: Registration ends March 14March16,23,3010-10:30a.m. 6to23months10:30-11a.m. 24monthsto3yearsRec $17 Basic$23 Non $29

Session 4: Registratin ends April 11April13,20,2710-10:30a.m. 6to23months10:30-11a.m. 24monthsto3yearsRec $17 Basic$23 Non $29

Greatforbeginnersorexperiencedswimmerstryingtohonetheirskills.Thisisalsoavailableforchildrenoradultswithspecialneeds.Eachlessonis30minutesanddependentuponinstructor’savailability.CallCoraat717-334-9171,[email protected]$15feewillbechargedtothosewhoschedulealessonanddonotshoworcancelwithinanhourofthelesson.Rec$24 Basic $36 Non $46

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water fitness classesLiquid Assets with Kellie

Thisclassisforactiveandhealthyadultswhowantamedium-tohigh-intensityworkoutthatincludesmuscletoningandaerobicexercises.Theworkoutusestheshallowanddeependsofthepool.Wednesdays 5-6p.m.Saturdays 9 – 10 a.m.

Swing N’ Sway with MaryA low- to medium-intensity workout for senior adults that

includesstretching,andmusclestrengthening.Theclassisheldintheshallowanddeependsofthepool.Mondays and Wednesdays 10 – 11 a.m.

Water Walking with LindaA low- to medium-intensity workout for senior adults that

includesstretching,cardio,andmusclestrengtheningwhilemovingthroughthewater.Theclassisheldintheshallowendofthepool.Tuesdays and Thursday 8:45-9:30a.m.

Gentle Water Yoga with MaryA low- to medium-intensity workout for senior adults that

includesstretching,andmusclestrengthening.Theclassisheldintheshallowendofthepool.Mondays and Wednesdays 11 - 11:30 a.m.

Masters YWMA with Coach CarolMasterSwimmingisopentoadultsofallskilllevelsolderthan19

yearsold.Evenifyouareabeginniner,thisprogramwillhelpwithwaterfitness.AsaUSMSLevel3coach,Carolalsotrainscompetitiveswimmersandtri-athletes.Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-6p.m.

Power House Workout with LindaA 25-minute, high intensity workout in the shallow end of the

pool only. This workout will focus on strengthening upper andlowermuscles,increasingbalance,andtoningcoremuscles.Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 12:35-1p.m.

Hydro Power Hour with LoriThisisforactiveandhealthyadultswhowantamediumtohigh

intensity workout for muscle toning with aerobic exercises. Theworkoutwilltakeplaceintheshallowanddeependsofthepool.Theexerciseroutineissettomusic,andallexerciseequipmentwillbeprovided.ThisclassistaughtbyacertifiedUnitedStatesWaterFitnessAssociationinstructor.Tuesdays 8 - 9 p.m.

Deep Aquatics Fitness Training with LindaAmediumtohigh levelworkout indeepwater foradultsofall

agesandabilitylevels.Emphasisisonimprovingtotalfitnessgoalswhich includes cardio, easy range-of-motion for joints, simplestretching,strengtheningandbalance.Therewillbeacardioandstrengthassessmentatthebeginningandendofthesession.Thisis taught by an instructor certified by the Arthritis Foundation,theUnitedStatesWaterFitnessAssociationandholdsapersonalfitnesstrainercertification.Registeronlineorattheservicedesk.Classislimitedto18people.

Session 3: March 14 - April 18TuesdaysandThursdays 9:40–10:40a.m.Rec $10 Basic$20 Non$25

Session 4: April 25 - May 30TuesdaysandThursdays 9:40–10:40a.m.Rec $10 Basic$20 Non$25

Dynamic Shallow Water Training with LindaAmediumtohigh-intensityworkoutinshallowwaterforadults

ofallagesandability levels. This isaclass forpeoplewhowanttoimprovetheircardio,strength,flexibility,andbalance.Therewillbeacardioandstrengthassessmentatthebeginningandendofthesession.ThisistaughtbyaninstructorcertifiedbytheUnitedStates Water Fitness Association and holds a personal fitnesstrainercertification.Registeronlineorattheservicedesk.Classislimitedto18people.

Session 3: March 15 - April 19Mondays,WednesdaysandFridays 11:30–12:30p.m.Rec$15 Basic$25 Non $30

Session 4: April 26 - May 31Mondays,WednesdaysandFridays 11:30–12:30p.m.Rec$15 Basic$25 Non $30

group aquatics training program

personal water fitness trainerThis is foranyadultwhowould likeone-on-onewaterfitness training. This is great foranyonecomingoutof therapy. This isby

appointmentonly.AllparticipantswhoareinterestedcanemailCoraRhoadsatcrhoads@ywcagettysburg.orgorcall717-334-9171,ext.129foranappointmentwithawaterfitnesstrainer.Amedicalreleaseformisrequiredofallparticipants.Onecanbeemailedormailedtoanyoneinterested.OurwaterfitnesstrainerisLindaDenniston.Shecomeswithover15yearsoffitnesstraining.SheiscertifiedthroughtheUnitedStatesWaterFitnessAssociationandAerobicsandFitnessAssociationofAmerica.Rec$40/hour Basic$60/hour


aquatics

Thisisablendedlearningcourse.Participantsmusttryouttoenterthecourse.Oncetheypassthetryout,thentheycandothesevenhours of coursework online and 24 hours of practical skills on land and in thewater. This course provides certification inlifeguarding,FirstAid,bloodbornepathogentraining,administrationofemergencyoxygen,EpiPen,asthmainhalerandCPR/AEDfortheProfessionalRescuerfor2years.Tryoutpre-requisitesarepostedonlineattheYWCAwebsiteaquaticstab.

Everyonemusttryouttodeterminewhethertheyareintheclass.Fee$150

lifeguard certification course

Our25meter swimming isavailable foranygroupor individual to rent. Theswimmingpool isavailable forprivate rentalson thefollowingdaysandtimes:SaturdaysandSundaysfrom1:30to6p.m.

Allrentalsoftheswimmingpoolincludeaminimumoftwolifeguards.Youcandoasharedrentalduringopenswimtimeinwhichhalfthepoolisusedandstillsharedwithourmembers.Thisisonlyanoptionforgroupswithlessthan25people.Thisoptionisavailableonalldays.

Rentingtheswimmingpooldoesnotincludetheuseofour12personwhirlpool.Childrenundertheageof12mustbeaccompaniedbyanadult.Allgroupslargerthan10peoplemustrentthepool.

Shared rental fee $80formaxtimeof1.5hoursPrivate rental fee $175formaxtimeof1.5hours

pool rental

Session 3: Registration ends/Tryout March 1 at 3 p.m.March5-8 3-9:15p.m.

Session 4A: Registration ends/Tryout April 19 at 3 p.m.April23-26 3-9:15p.m.

Session 4 B: Registration ends/Tryout April 29 at 3 p.m.April30-May3 3-9:15p.m.

Session 5: Registration ends/Tryout May 6 at 3 p.m.April30-May3 3-9:15p.m.

elementary swim weekThisswimweekisforchildreninthefollowingschooldistricts:Fairfield,UpperAdams,Littlestownandanyprivateorcharterschool.

Eachchildwilllearnthebasicsofswimming,andhowtorespondinanemergencywhentheyareintroubleorafriendisintrouble.Wewillalsoteachyourchildaboutboatingsafetyandgivethemalessononcanoeing.Thisisforanychildinfirst,secondand/orthirdgrade.Registeryourchildonlineortodaybycalling717-334-9171.Thereisalimitedamountofspotsforthischosenweek.

April 8 - 12 4:30-5:30p.m.Fee $14

“Noone ismorecherished in thisworld thansomeonewho lightens the burden of another.” (Joseph Addison,writer)

Linda retired from the Gettysburg Area School Districtafter13.5yearsofservicethere.Shenowspendshertimehelpingourcommunitythroughhervolunteerefforts.Sheworks weekly in our YWCA offices, helping in her quiet,cheerfulwaywithavarietyofclericalduties.Shehasalsovolunteered at Adams Rescue Mission, United Way ofAdamsCounty, Thrivent, and theAdamsChristianPrisonMinistry. She is also the editor of the newsletter for herparishatLowerMarshCreekPresbyterian.LindaismarriedtoRichardHagee,whoalsovolunteerswithheraroundthecounty.

Thankyoutoourcherishedofficevolunteer,LindaHagee!

Volunteer spotlight - Linda Hagee


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outdoor pool

New for 2019! Forthe2019OutdoorPoolseasonanadd-onfeewillbeofferedtomemberswhohavepurchasedaFamilymembership.Familieswhohavechildrenundertheageof12willbeallowedtopurchaseoneinclusive,seasonalpassforanotheradult(e.g.ananny,babysitter,grandparent,etc.).Thiswillbelimitedtooneadd-onperfamily.Annual YW Rec Pass Members Add-on fee: $75Monthly YW Rec Pass Members Add-on fee:$145Non-YW Member Family Add-on fee:$162

Also new for 2019! Daypasseswillbeavailable.Fee $8 Accompanied by YW member $6 Children under 2 free

YW Membership Length Pool Membership Type Full PriceNonMember Family $700NonMember Couple $450NonMember Individual $325

MonthlyMember Family $630MonthlyMember Couple $400MonthlyMember Individual $290

Annual Family $300Annual Couple $200Annual Individual $150

Join for the 2019 Season (May 25 - Sept. 15) today! Pool is open noon to 8 p.m., including holidays.

Sharks tryoutSwimmersmustbeabletoswimtheentirelengthofour25-meterpooldoingeachofthefollowingstrokes:freestyle,backstroke,and

breaststroke.Theyalsomustshowtheycanswimatleasthalfthelengthofourpool(about15m)doingthebutterfly.Theymustshowtheirskillsindiving,flipturnsandopenturns.Theswimmersdonothavetobeproficientinanyoftheseskills.The

coachesandswimmerwilldeterminewhethertheswimmerisreadyfortheteamorinneedofmorelessons.Thistakes20minutes.Tryoutsarebyappointmentonly.Emailsharkscoaches@gmail.com.Thereisnocostforthis.TryoutscanbescheduledbetweenFeb.15andMay31.

Sharks two-week trialWhenthechildpassesthetryout,heorshecanfindoutwhatswimpracticeislike.Thechildwillpracticewithotherswimmersatnormalpracticetime.Ifaftertwoweeksthechildwantstojointheswimteam,thetrialfeewillbedeductedfromswimteamlevelregistrationcost.Fee$25

summer sharks swim team

The practice season beginsMay 6 and ends July 21. (If your child qualifies for upper-level competition, seasonwill end July 27.)Attendanceatallswimmeetsismandatory.Parentsareexpectedtoprovidebackgroundcheckstovolunteeratswimmeets.

Sharks Swim Team

Level 1:Participantswithlittletonocompetitionswimexperience.Thislevelfocusesoncompetitivestrokesandtechniques.

Monday to Thursday 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. (2-3 days per weekrecommended)

Level 2: Focus is 50 percent stroke technique and 50 percentendurancetraining.

Monday toThursday6:30 to7:45p.m.;Friday5:30 to6:30p.m.(3-4daysperweekrecommended)

Level 3: Focusisonadvancedtechniques.MondaytoThursday6:30to8p.m.;Friday5:30to6:30p.m.(4-5

daysperweekrecommended)Level 4: For swimmerswho compete at higher level. Focus is

speed,enduranceandtechnique.Monday to Thursday 6 to 8 p.m.; Friday 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

(recommended5daysofpracticeperweek)

USA Swimmers: Swimmers who love competition at the pre-Olympiclevel.Swimmersmustberecommendedbytheircoachtobepartofthisgrouporhavealreadybeeninthisgroupbeforethefall.Theseswimmerswillstillpracticeduringtheirscheduledlevel.ThisgroupmustattendUSAmeetsand leaguemeets,around12meetsayear.Thereisanextra$78USAmembershipfeetobepaiddirectlytoUSASwimming.

RegistrationopensFeb.15.PracticebeginsApril15.MondaytoThursday6to8p.m.;Friday5:30to6:30p.m.


sports and fitnessrecreational sports

racquetballAfun,fast-pacedgameplayedonourindoorcourt.Courtscanbe

reserveduptooneweekinadvance.RecFree Basic and non members pay day pass fee

wallyballPlayan“offthewall”versionofvolleyballinaracquetballcourt.

Scoringandplayaresimilar,butballsmaybehitoffofthesidewallsandover thenet.Court reservationsare recommended.Becausethisisnotapaidrental,YWrecpassholdersarepermittedtojoinanygroup. Ifyouwould liketorentthecourt foryourgroup,youmustpayarentalfeeandscheduletheareainadvance.Rec Free Basic and non-members pay day pass fee

recreational volleyballIfyouarearecpassholderandhaveagroupofpeoplewhowould

liketoplayvolleyball,giveusacallandreserveatimetoplay.Sincethisisnotapaidrental,allYWrecpassholdersareinvitedtojoinanygroups.Ifyouwouldliketorenthalfofthegymforyourgroup,youmustpayarentalfeeandscheduletheareaaheadoftime.Rec Free Basic and non-members pay day pass fee

noontime basketballAn active, co-ed pickup game of basketball for adults. Players

rotateforfairplay.Tuesdays and Thursday, noonto1p.m.RecFree Basic $2.50 Non$5

pickleballPickleballisplayedonabadminton-stylecourtwiththenetloweredto 34 inches at the center. Thegame is playedwith aperforatedplasticballandwoodorcompositepaddles.Itiseasyforbeginnerstolearnbutcandevelopintoacompetitivesportforexperiencedplayers.Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays 2to4p.m.RecFree Basic $2.50 Non$5

ping pongRecpassholders canplaypingpongon theweekends. ThepingpongtableswillbesetupFridayeveningsuntilSundaysatclose.RecFree Basic and non members pay day pass fee

Friday night 5 vs 5 basketballComeplay5vs5pick-upbasketball.Fridays 6to8p.m.Rec Free Basic $2.50 Non $5

cornholeEveryone is welcome to come in and enjoy playing the popularbackyardand tailgategameofCornhole (beanbag toss).PlayersofallagesandskilllevelsarewelcometocomeandplaydoublesCornholeonThursdayeveningsinRacquetballCourtA.Twosetsofcompetitionboardswithbagsandscore towerswillbeprovided.Familymembers and couples are encouraged to come and play.Thegameiseasytolearnbuttakestimetofullymaster.Thursdays, 7to9p.m.Rec Free Basic $2.50 Non $5

chair yogaChairyogaisagentleclassthatenablespeoplewhocannotlieonthefloortoenjoythebenefitsofyoga.Alltheposesareadaptedtobe

doneseatedorstandingwiththesupportofachairasneeded.Theclasspromotesflexibility,strength,balance,andrelaxation.TaughtbyJulieM.Falk,certifiedyogainstructor.Mondays 10:20-11:20a.m. Fridays 1-2p.m.RecFree Basic $20/monthperclass Non$36/monthperclass

tae kwon doStudentslearnthekicks,blocksandstrikesoftraditionalChungDoKwanTaeKwonDo.Thisstyleofkarateistaughtprimarilyasself-

defense,butstudentsalsogainphysicalfitness,increasedawarenessandself-assuranceinanon-competitveenvironment.Ages12andolderarewelcome,frombeginnerstoadvancedpractitioners.InstructorisPeteGolden,6thDan.Wednesdays and Fridays, 7 - 8:30 p.m.Rec$20/month Basic $25/month Non$30/month ($5discountforsecondchild)


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smassage therapy

Ourcertifiedmassage therapistoffers therapeutic tableandchairmassages.PleasecalltheServiceDesktoscheduleamassage.

therapeutic massage30 min 45 min 60 min 75 min 90 min

Rec $40 $50 $55 $65 $70Basic $45 $60 $65 $75 $85Non $55 $65 $75 $85 $95

Aimee Bailey

personal trainingone-on-one training

Our certified personal trainers help clients meettheirgoalsandachievemaximumpotential.Tolearnmore about YW personal training or to schedule anappointment, call ext. 145. Rec pass membershiprequired.

30-minute workout $2060-minute workout $35

individual workout planAcertifiedpersonaltrainerwilldevelopanindividual

plan specific to your needs. Your personalized planwillberecordedonaworkoutsheet,andyoudecidehowlongtofollowtheplanbeforemeetingwiththetrainerforanewplan.

One-hour session $25

Individuals who need to cancel a massage or personal training appointment must do so within 24 hours or they will be charged a $15 fee that must be paid before scheduling a future appointment.

Howard Dorsey Ben Jones

Jennifer King John Marconi

Kevin Ecker

Mitchell Hoffman

self-protection seminarThisclasswillbetaughtbyMasterJohnCarria,a9thDegreeBlackBelt,OkinawanKarate,YogaInstructor,andYWCAMember.This

programwillassistyouinevaluatingyoursurroundings,knowingyourabilitiesandlimitations,developingyourself-defenseplan,andthinkingmoreclearly.

This1½hourself-protectionprogramisforadultsbecausethematerialisconsideredsensitiveandwillcontaindiscussionsonactiveshooters,sexualassault,robberyandotherreferencesofaviolentnature.Theattirewillbeyoureverydayyourstreetclothes.Bepreparedformorethanalecture.Thisisahands-onseminarforadultsandteens.Saturday, March 23 2-3p.m.Fee$20perpersonor$25perfamily


group exercise classesAdvanced body sculpting - Intensemuscleconditioningfocusingonbothupperandlowermusclegroups,includingabdominals.Bootcamp — Bootcampmixes traditional calisthenics and bodyweightexerciseswithintervalandstrengthtraining.Thismilitary-style class includes jumping rope, sprinting and interval trainingandinvolvesburstsofhigh-intensityworktopushyoutoyourlimit!Drishti yoga— Drishtimeans ‘focus’ or ‘alignment.’ In Yogawepracticetobringthebody,breathandmindintoalignment,andwepracticefocusingonaspecificpartofthebodyoronanupliftingthought,suchasgratitude.Fit, fun and fifty—Atotalexerciseclassforseniorsincorporatingcardio,toningandflexibility.Fit yoga —DiscoverthebenefitsofHathaYoga.Allagesandfitnesslevels are welcome. Yoga will increase your flexibility, tone yourmuscles,andhelptoreconnectyourmind,bodyandspirit.Gentle/beginner yoga—Gentleyogadesignedforallages.High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)—Ahead-to-toeworkoutthatwillleaveyouandyourmusclesexhausted.Intermediate yoga—Designedtotakestudentstotheintermediatelevel. More advanced postures and sequences are introduced,requiringabitmorestrength,staminaandflexibility,balanceandagility.Kids bootcamp —Bootcamp classes for kids ages 10 and older.Includesage-appropriateexercisesthatwillhelpyourchildincreasestrength,endurance,corestability,power,flexibility,balanceandagility.Meditative yoga —Focusesonbreathingandbeingpresentandawareofyourmindandbodywhilemovingthroughyogaposes.Pilates —AnintroductiontoPilatesmatworkthroughaseriesoffloorexercisesdesigned topromotecorestrength,flexibility,andgoodpostureandimprovebodyawareness.Power hour—Onehourofweightliftingthatwilltoneyourwholebody.

Raising the bar — An energy-packed class that involves circuittraining, strength conditioning, high intensity interval training,plyometrics,bodyweight/gravityexercisesandmore!Theobjectiveofthisclassistophysicallygeteverythingoutofyouthatwecanwhilehavingfun.Wewillhelpyouraisethebarforyourself!SilverSneakers Classic —Havefunandmovetothemusicthroughavarietyofexercisesdesignedtoincreasemuscularstrength,rangeof movement and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights,elastic tubingwith handles and a SilverSneakers ball are offeredforresistance.Chairsareavailableifneededforseatedorstandingsupport.SilverSneakers Circuit —Combinefunwithfitnesstoincreaseyourcardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standingcircuitworkout.Upper-bodystrengthworkwithhand-heldweights,elastictubingwithhandlesandaSilverSneakersballarealternatedwithlow-impactaerobicchoreography.Achairisusedforstandingsupport,stretchingandrelaxationexercises.Spin, Tabata, and Yoga (STaY)—Tiredofthesameoldworkouts?Trymixingitupwith20minutesofspin,20minutesoftabata,and20minutesofyoga.Zumba —Fusionof Latin and internationalmusic that creates adynamic,excitingandeffectivefitnessclass.Zumba Gold — This class introduces easy-to-follow Zumbachoreography that focuses on balance, range of motion andcoordination.Zumba Strong — STRONG by Zumba is a high intensity intervaltrainingworkout.Thisclasswillpushyoupastyourlimitstohelpyou reachyourfitnessgoals faster.Usingyourownbodyweight,youwillgainmuscularendurance,tone,anddefinition,andyouwillexperienceanincreasedafterburn.Zumba Toning — For those who want to party, but put extraemphasis on toning and sculpting to define thosemuscles! ThechallengeofaddingresistancebyusingZumbaToningSticks(lightweights)helpsyoufocusonspecificmusclegroupssoyouandyourmusclesstayengaged!Zumba for Kids —Kidsage6-12arewelcome!

sports and fitness

Class schedules available at the service desk or ywcagettysburg.org.

cycle classesEnjoythesupportofagroupfitnesssettingasaninstructorcallsthespeedandintensityoftheworkoutwhilethebeatofmusicmotivates

you!Classesareledbyaninstructor,butyoucandeterminewhetheryouwanttostepitupanotchortakeitalittleeasier–yousetyourownride!Cycleclassesschedulesareavailableattheservicedeskorywcagettysburg.org.

Participantsshouldarriveforclass10minutesbeforethescheduledclasstimetomakenecessaryadjustmentstothebike.Participantsshouldbringatowelandafullwaterbottle.Allbikesareequippedwithtoe-clipsandSPDpedals.Classesareopentorecpassmembersages16yearsandolder.Teensages13-15mayparticipateiftheyhavecompletedthebasictrainingclass.RecFree BasicPurchasedaypass NonPurchasedaypass


TheYWCAmustadapteachyeartoagrowingandchangingcommunityand,asevidencedinrecentyears,achangingeconomy.Ourprogramsandservicesaremadepossiblethroughthegeneroussupportofourmembersandfriends.Membershipandprogramfeescoveronly87percentofouroperatingexpenses,andwerelyonprivatedonationsandgrantstocovertherest.Wearegratefultoourmanyloyalsupporters,andweoffermanywaysyoucanhelpuscarryonourmissiontoeliminateracismandempowerwomen.FormoreinformationongivingtotheYWCA,callDebGeeseyatext.124oremaildgeesey@ywcagettysburg.org.Allfinancialcontributionsaretaxdeductible.

thank you to our generous donorsThe following donors,

listed alphabetically by donor category, made gifts to the YWCA between October 1 and December 31, 2018. We appreciate your generosity!

Run for Peace SponsorsSilver SponsorGettysburgAnimalHospital

EITC (Pre-K Scholarship)AvalonInsuranceCo.BB&TM&TBank

Fairfield Child Care FundCorporateJeansforaCause,FairfieldschoolteachersPayPalGivingFund

Dancing With The Local Stars SponsorsBronze SponsorUPMCPinnacle

Program SponsorSharonMagraw

Lighting SponsorCathy’sCorner,LLC

Cast SponsorA&AVillageTreasuresCathy’sCorner,LLCFriendsofJillRakowiczGallery30Tommy’sPizza

Choreographer SponsorCathy’sCorner,LLC

ENCOREIndividualMichelleLobaugh

CorporateGraceKellySalonHACCPivotPhysicalTherapy

Outdoor Pool Financial AidIndividualAnonymous

Donors (Individual)Charter Friends ($500-$999)AnonymousLyneAurandPeggyandJuanBoschAndrewandJulieKeyserRuthMinkDavidandCynthiaSalisburySusanWhaley

Pacesetter Friends ($250-$499)JeffandNancyCookMichaelandJoMcGlaughlinCarolynandNormNunamakerDonnaandJohnNewellFayeandStevenNieblerGretchenandKristinStuempfleMeganWeikelandEddieRankin

Sustaining Friends ($100-$249)BillandJenniferAldrichAnonymousMillieBankertJohnA.BarnesPhillipandTaraBaugherTomandSandyBeauchatCarolandJohnBreamMaryBrownLynnandDorothyCairnsJoyceEttengerFrederickandFaithFoltzShirleyGoldenJimHenryFrankHermanandNadineBertazonJohnandNancyHartmanHazelHillardandNealOussorenPeterandGailHullJohnandAnnMarieKallozKurtandNancyKramer

JaniceandWalterKrugLeeAnnLarsonRuthLewisNancyLilleyJaneLordemanElizabethLynchMartinMaloneDonaldandHarrietMarritzDanandLinnetteMurrayPatrickandSusanNaugleBarbaraNethJerryandLindaNethJanetPowersVictorRealeArthurandHannaRiceRayandPatriciaSchwartzEarlandJoyceShuttJudithSorensenSamandLindaTeeterMaryTurk-MeenaElizabethTysonMarthaandSteveWhiteside

Supporting Friends (<$100)AnonymousKellyAlsedekDickandEdnaBackeChristineBigginsDuaneandKarenBotterbuschMarilynBowersSueandKenBucherJohnandAnneCampbellSalvatoreandKathleenCiolinoPatandDaveCrownerRogerandPamDalrympleMikeDorsetteDavidandCarolynDoudKevinEckerValerieFisherAnneFrazeeJamesandSandraGaron-RobinsonTimothyandLauraGeesamanDebGeeseyEmilyGerlachPamelaGilbertBarbaraandReginaldGilliamTeresaHamrickStephenandRebeccaHarrisHarryHartmanAlexHayesRogerandNancyHeckman

PaulaHowardBillandEmilyKnowles-KellettBillandRebeccaKrishanJanKnouseandJohnKuhnSharonKuntzmanLindaLarsonJosephandMariaLevensteinNicoleLyonsJanePatronoEllenH.PiacentineSusanReddingRosemarieandBernieRobertsFranklinRuth,CPALindaSchultzHowardandSusanSteffenTedStreeterRobertandMarilynTeeterLizThulinMichaelTullyMichaelandKathyWarkDebbieWeaver

Corporate and Foundation FriendsThesupportoflocalbusinesses,foundations,organizations,andmunicipalitiesiscrucialinensuringtheYWCAcancontinuetoofferprogramsandhostspecialevents.ThefollowingentitiesmadedonationsbetweenOctober1andDecember31,2018:

Pacesetter Corporate Friends ($2,500-$4,999)CumberlandTownshipBoardofSupervisors

Sustaining Corporate Friends ($1,000-$2,499)AuraIntegrativeMedicineBarclayandJacquelynnBrooksGettysburgEaglesNo.1562(forAdamsCommerceCenter)

Supporting Corporate Friends ($500-$999)NTMEngineering,Inc(forAquatics)

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thank you to our generous donorsContributing Corporate Friends (<$500)VFWHomeAssociationPost15(forVeteranFinancialAid)ZavosArchitecture+Design,LLC(onbehalfofHannahWeikel)

In-Kind Donors (Individuals)CraigCoffman

In-Kind Donors (Corporate)AnimalWellnessClinic

Preserving Our Legacy CampaignTheseindividualshavemadeacommitmenttoensurethatourYWCAwillbehereforyouandourcommunitytomorrow.Giftsof$1,000+receiverecognitionthroughoutthedurationofourendowmentcampaign.Thankyouforyoursupport!

Persimmon Donors ($50,000+)ThomasClineFoundationSharonMagrawGudrunRiceandCharlesKerr,inmemoryofMurielL.Rice

Platinum Donors ($25,000-$49,999)LeighMagrawAyersJanetC.DewarJanetL.DewarMargeryandJohnDonovanJimandJulieDunlopFrankLovelandEstateLeslieMagraw,inmemoryofMargaretTrewClineMaryandJedSmithMargaretTrewClineFoundation

Gold Donors ($10,000-$24,999)Anonymous,inmemoryofAuntBettyAdamsCountyBarFoundationACNBBankDebGeeseyandChrisBusheyTomandCarolDeloeJaneEnglish,inhonorofJanetC.DewarHockley&O’DonnellInsuranceAgency,LLCGailandPeterHullJaneLordemanNellandHughMatthewsBetsyandEricMeyerRukhsanaRahman

Silver Donors ($5,000-$9,999)StephenAskewEllenBonhamMargaretCurtis

JohnandDonnaDodsonJoyceEttengerandJohnDuffendachLindaandRoyFauthPatandBillHinkleAnnLordemanCarolynandNormNunamakerMeganWeikelandEddieRankinEllenandLynnRebertJohnandVanessaRiceKristinRiceandJohnWolfeMarkandKateRiceTedandHannahRiceGretchenStuempfleDavidRiceandDoraTownsend,in memory of Keith Irlmeier and Evelyn McGlauglinRichardL.andRuthJeanUngerDeniseWood

Bronze Donors ($1,000-$4,999)AnonymousYWCADonorAdamsCountyCommunityFoundationBB&TBridgetMaryAllenVanceandJanetHikesKenHoyJaneHydeRandallInskipShelleyKempJeanLeGrosJoandMikeMcGlaughlinPeterandJaneNorthPeterandEleanorPellaConniandGeorgePetrieJenniferRailingLindaandPatRaymondMarkandCarolynRescinitiRiceFamilyFoundationBillandSuzanneSteinourSharonStephensonCharlesandJudithSzarowskiEdandKarenSzokeRobertandMarilynTeeterAdamandDianeWassermanTomandBobbieWolf

Endowment Donors (<$1,000)Thefollowingdonors,listedalphabetically,madegiftsorpledgestotheYWCAbetweenOctober1andDecember31,2018whoarenotlistedabove.PhilandTaraBaugherRichardandSusanCrouseRobertandElizabethFetter,inhonorofChristineandJohnKellettRobertP.FeisterEmilyGerlachKathleenHeideckerCamilleHortonSusanKonstalid

MaryandMichaelMalewickiJenniferMickelsonSharonandDennisRanney,inmemoryofBobbiThompson,CarolynNeely,VivianRemaleyandinhonorofTheLadiesWhoLunchKristinaRebertMeganWeikelandEddieRankinMichaelandCarolWilliamsCraigWitushynskyTimandNicholeWitushynsky

The YWCA strives to maintain accurate donor records. If you believe we have made a mistake, please contact Deb Geesey at ext. 124 or [email protected].

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2018 hallmark sponsors

Jim Dunlop

Sites Family

HallmarkSponsorssupportYWCAeventsandongoingprogramsthroughouttheyearwhilegainingrecognitionfortheirbusiness inYWorks,onabannerdisplayedinthefrontdrivewayandparkingareaofour909FairfieldRoadheadquarters,onalleventT-shirtsandprograms,andinallYWmarketingmaterials,includingourwebsite.Employeesofthesecompaniesalsoreceivediscountedmemberships.TofindoutmoreaboutbecomingaHallmarkSponsor,callDebGeeseyatext.124.

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19th Annual Gettysburg Benefit Tennis TournamentIn Memory of Arthur and Muriel Rice

Gettysburg College Tennis Courts

Proceeds benefit YWCA Financial Assistance Program

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Feeincludesentryinround-robintournament,tournamentapparel,refreshments,lunchduringtournamentandreception.

_____IndividualEntry$90 _____HighSchoolEntry$50 _____Receptiononly$25

strawberry hill discounts for yw membersDidyouknow?TheYWCAcollaborateswithStrawberryHilltooffermembersanawesomesummercampopportunity!CampStrawberry

Hillprovidesbothpick-upanddrop-offattheYWCA.Asanaddedbenefit,YWFamilyMembersreceive$20off!From“StormChasers”to“WaterWorld,”eachthemedweekincludeshiking,streamexploration,naturecrafts,swimming,andafield

tripday!RegistrationopensApril1stforchildrenenteringgrades1-7.Tolearnmore,visitStrawberryHill.org.ContacttheStrawberryHillofficeat717-642-5840toregisterandredeemyourmemberdiscount.

seminary ridge museum discountsSeminaryRidgeMuseum,GettysburghaspartneredwiththeYWCAGettysburgtoofferallmembershalfpriceonMuseumAdmission

tickets.AllyouhavetodoisshowyourvalidIDcardattheMuseumAdmission’sdesk.SeminaryRidgeMuseumisopenFriday-Monday,10amto5pm,NovemberthroughFebruaryandsevendaysaweek,9a.m.to5p.m.,MarchthroughOctober.


fees

Youth(under 13)

Junior(13-17)1

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Adult(25-59) Family3

Single Parent Family4

Senior(60+)

Senior Couple5

Joining Fee5 $25 $25 $25 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50Annual $306 $330 $359 $468 $696 $582 $376 $5826-month $163 $176 $188 $249 $375 $313 $202 $3133-month $88 $93 $101 $132 $199 $166 $107 $166One month $34 $36 $39 $49 $73 $62 $41 $62Monthly rate w/bank draft

$31 $33 $36 $44 $66 $57 $38 $57

rec pass fees

1Junior memberships-availabletothose13-17yearsoldorhighschoolstudents2Young Adult —Ages18-24,joinerfeemaybewaivedwithproofofcollegeenrollment3Family memberships -Afamilyisdefinedastwoadultslivingtogetherasacouple,andtheirchildren,functioningasasinglefamily.Childrenaredefinedas

minorchildorchildrenunder24whostillliveathome.Inaddition:(a)non-custodialparentsmayincludetheirchildrenintheirfamilymembership(b)custodialgrandparentsmayincludetheirgrandchildrenonafamilymembership(c)Relativeswholiveinthesamehouseholdandaredependent(asdefinedbyIRS)maybeincludedinafamilymembership(d)Physicallyormentallyhandicappedadultchildrenlivingwithorbeingcaredforbytheirparentsorpersons(asdefinedabove)actingasparentsmayalsobeincludedbythatperson(s)onaregularfamilymembership

4Single Parent Family—definedassingle-incomefamilywithchildren,headedbyaparentwhoiswidowedordivorcedandnotmarried,orbyaparentwhohasnevermarried.Childrenareeligibleasdefinedinfamilydefinition

5Senior Couple—definedastwoadultslivingasacouplewithoneofthepersonsbeing60orolder.5Joining fee —aonetimefeeunlessarecpasslapses60daysormore.Snowbird policy—Joiningfeemaybewaivedforsnowbirdmemberswholivehalfoftheyearelsewhere,contactourMembershipDirectoratext.120toupdate

youraccountActive members of the military receive20percentoffofmemberships,excludingYoungAdultPlease note: Membershipsmaybeputonholdformedicalreasons.Adoctor’snotemustbeprovidedwithdatesofcare.

fitness center 65cardioandweighttrainingmachines,freeweights,newfunctionalfitnesscenter!votedBest Fitness Center in Gettysburg

unlimited group exercise classes shapeupbychoosingfrommorethan30classesofferedeachweekincludingZumba,yoga,pilates,andmore

indoor heated pool and whirlpool25-meterheatedindoorpoolwithlaplanes;12-personwhirlpool

unlimited water fitness classes low-impactexerciseforallfitnesslevels:arthritis,deepwater,cardio,strength,stretchingandwateryoga

indoor racquetball courtsracquetandballuseincluded

unlimited cycle classesafast-pacedindoorride

successful start package includesconsultationtogetyoustartedontherightfoot

gymnasium playbasketball,volleyball,andmore

discount guest passesbringafriendwithyoufor$2lessthantheregularrate

free guest passes with purchase of annual membership fivewith6-monthmembershipand10withannualmembership(unusedpassesdonotrolloverwithrenewals)

deepest discounts on fee-based programs: swim lessons, karate, massage, and more!

rec pass benefits - full access to our facility, including

All sales are final. Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable. See ywcagettysburg.org or membership guide for policies.

guest feeThosewhodonothaveaYWCArecpassarewelcometopurchaseaguestpass,whichgivesyouaccesstothepool,racquetballcourt,

gymnasium,fitnesscenter,circuitroomandallclasses.Day pass for adults 16 and older $8 Day pass for children 5 to 15 $5 Day pass for children under 5 FreeWeekly pass$255 visits within 30 days $30

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Annual $30 $40 $40 $40 $110 $60 $30 $60

basic membership benefitsFirst-tier discounts

Youthandadultprograms,massage

Does not give access to the pool or fitness facilities unless you pay to participate in a class or purchase a rec pass

babysittingBabysitting is available for children ages 6 weeks to 8 years

while their parents are using the facility. Reservations are highlyrecommended.Ifyouhaveareservationandyourchildisnotabletoattend,pleasecallusassoonaspossible.Paymentisrequiredbeforecareisgiven.

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to noon Oneinfant,maxof8childrenMonday - Thursday 4:30 to 8 p.m. Oneinfant,maxof8childrenRec $25/monthforonechild,additional$5.50/childpermonthBasic$35/monthforonechild,additional$5.50/childpermonthNonN/APay as you go $5.50perchild

member policiesAccess

Anindividualmembershipisforthepurchaseronlyanddoesnotallowaccess foranyoneelse.Violationof this isa theftofserviceandmayresultinthemembershipbeingforfeited.AYWCArecpassmembership or day pass is required for access to the swimmingpool,whirlpool,gymnasium,racquetballcourtsandfitnesscenter.Allmembersmustbringtheircardsandswipeattheturnstileeachvisit. If you forget your card, a desk staffmemberwill allow youaccessthreetimesperquarter.Afterthethirdoccurrence,youwillneedtopurchaseanewcardfor$5togainaccess.Trackingmemberusageisanimportantevaluationtoolforalldepartments.

Children under 12 years of age not permitted in building without an adult.

PoolWewelcomeallagesofmembersaswellascommunitygueststo

ourpool.Childrenundertheageof12mustbeaccompaniedatalltimesbyanadultaged18orolder.Acompletelistofpoolrulesisavailableinthepoolarea.Infantsandtoddlersmustwearaswimdiaper;diaperscanbepurchasedattheServiceDesk.Participantsmust shower before entering the pool. Users’ good hygiene isessentialtothemaintenanceandsanitationofthepool.Pleaseusegoodjudgmentinchoosingyourswimwear.

Membership behavior policy TheYWCAwelcomes individualsandfamiliesregardlessofage,

race,religion,gender,abilityoreconomiclevel.Ifyouhavespecialrequirementsandneedassistance,pleasecallourServiceDeskat717-334-9171.

The YWCA of Gettysburg and Adams County (YWCA) reservesthe right to deny access ormembership to any personwho is aregistered sex offender pursuant to the Sexual Registration andNotificationAct (Megan’s Law) provisions of Pennsylvania or anyother jurisdiction. The YWCA further reserves the right to denyaccess ormembership to anypersonwhohasbeen convictedofanoffense involvingsexualabuse,domesticviolenceorabuseorendangermentofachild.

TheYWCAreservestherighttodenyaccesstoorexpelfromthepremises any individualwho is under the influenceof alcohol orcontrolledsubstances.TheYWCAfurtherreservestherighttodenyaccess or expel from the premises any individual who acts in ahostileorthreateningmannertoYWCAstaff,membersorguests,orwhoengagesindisruptiveordisorderlyconductonYWCApremises.

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Infant/Young Toddler (Main YW and Commerce Center)Teachers provide warm, nurturing care in a safe learning

environment designed to promote each child’s development.Providingdevelopmentally-appropriatematerialsfoundintherealworld,teacherscreatelessonplansusingtheCreativeCurriculum,which supports thePennsylvaniaEarly LearningStandards. Eachchild is assigned a primary caregiver who attends to his or herindividualneedsandinteractswithparents.

Infants $194.60/weekYoung toddler $187.60

Older Toddler (Main YW and Commerce Center)Through developmentally-appropriate activities based on

the Creative Curriculum and the Pennsylvania Early LearningStandards,toddlersenjoylargeandsmallgroupactivitiesincludingsongs,fingerplaysandindoorandoutdoorrecreationalactivities.Classrooms are designed to promote each child’s creativity andindependence by allowing them to make choices in learningcentersthroughouttheday.Breakfast,lunchandafternoonsnackareprovidedinafamily-stylesettingwherechildrenlearntomakehealthychoices.

Fee $181.60/week

Preschool (Main YW and Commerce Center) Teachers utilize Creative Curriculum and Pennsylvania Early

LearningStandardstocreatemeaningfullearningexperiencesinanurturingand stimulatingenvironment.Childrenare encouragedto learn through play by exploring, asking questions, makingchoices,usingtheirsenses,problemsolving,andexpressingtheirfeelings. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack are provided in afamily-stylesettingwherechildrenlearntosetthetableandmakehealthychoices.Weekly swimmingopportunitiesareavailableattheMainYW.

Fee $173.60/week

Clubhouse (Main YW, Commerce Center, Fairfield Elementary School)

TheYWCAClubhouseprogramprovidescare forchildrenage5totheir12thbirthday.ClubhousebeginsonthefirstdayofschoolandendsontheFridayofthelastweekofschoolintheGettysburgArea SchoolDistrict.Weprovide all-day care duringmost schoolholidays and teacher in-service days. This program provides avarietyofactivitiesandexperiences forchildrenattendingpublicorprivateschools,includingquiethomeworktime,games,physicalrecreation, swimming (Main YWCA building only) and theme-relatedactivities.

Before school $48.60/weekAfter school$87.60/weekBefore and after school $104.60/week

Ourfacilitiesoffercareforchildrenages6weeksto12yearsincludinginfant,toddler,preschoolandschool-ageclassroomswithageappropriateoutdoorplayequipment.School-agechildrenhaveyear-roundcareattheYWMainBuildingandAdamsCommerceCenter.Breakfast,snacksandfamily-stylelunchesareincludedinfull-daychildcareprograms.

YWCA Main Building909FairfieldRoad,GettysburgAges6weeks-12yearsMonday-Friday,6:30a.m.-6p.m.

Child Enrichment Program at Adams Commerce Center50ExpeditionTrail,GettysburgAges6weeks-12yearsMonday-Friday,6:30a.m.-6p.m.

Fairfield Elementary School4842FairfieldRoad,FairfieldAges5-12yearsMondaytoFriday,6:30a.m.toschoolstart;endofschoolto6p.m.NEW FOR 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR!FairfieldElementaryProgramwillopenat6:30a.m.soparentshavemoretimetogettowork.


The Board of Directors of the YWCA Gettysburg & AdamsCounty announces the retirement of Executive Director DebGeeseyonJune30,2019.

PleasejoinusinextendingbestwishestoDebGeesey,whoisretiringfromtheYWCAonJune30.DebhasworkedfortheYWforover30yearsandhasbeentheExecutiveDirectorfor12years.Actually,herassociationwiththeYWspansmorethan50yearsasshewaspartof“YTEENS”injuniorhigh.

DebbeganhercareerattheYWin1988astheCommunityServicesDirectorundertheleadershipofJenniferWeaver.Inthat capacity, Deb created a vast variety of classes open tothecommunity,frombusinessworkshops,artsandcrafts,bustrips,ballroomdancing,bridgeandmore.

In 1993, she stepped into the Road Scholar position andservedinthatrolefor13years.Debsayssheabsolutelylovedthatjob.

ShehasservedastheExecutiveDirectorsince2006.TheYWCAhasgrownimmenselyduringDeb’stimeasED.Theoperatingbudgethasdoubledfrom$2millionto$4million/yeardrivenlargelybyamorethandoublinginchildcareenrollment,largegrowthinrecpassmemberships,allsupportedbyincreasingsponsorshipsthatshehasbeencriticalinobtaining.

Her proudest accomplishment was taking the YWCA fromseriousfinancialdifficultytoitscurrentfiscallysoundstatus.Debinsiststhatshedidnotdoanyofthisaloneandcreditshergreatmanagementteamandallthehard-workingstaffoftheYWCA.

NumerouschangestotheYWCAhaveoccurredduringhertenure.RemainingconstantthroughallofthoseyearshasbeenthemissionoftheYWCA–eliminatingracism,empoweringwomenandpromotingpeace,justice,freedomanddignityforall.Debsaidthismission,aswellasthewonderfulstaffandYWCAmembers,havebeenwhatkeptherherefor30years!

Shewillbegreatlymissedbymembers,colleaguesandtheBoardofDirectorsalike.Wehaveallbenefitedfromherenergeticleadership,organizationandvision.WewillholdacelebrationofDeb’scareeratadateclosertoherretirement–detailstobeannounced.Meanwhile,pleaseknow thatwehavealreadybegun the search foranewExecutiveDirectorandareworkingonensuringasmoothtransition.FeelfreetowishDebahappyretirementthenexttimeyouseeher.

Betsy Meyer and Katy Giebenhain, co-presidentsOn behalf of the Board of Directors

YW Executive Director to retire

909FairfieldRoadGettysburg,PA17325ywcagettysburg.org717-334-9171

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PAIDGettysburg,PAPermitNo.139

Honoring women who make a difference

Thursday,March28GrandBallroomoftheHistoricGettysburgHotelCocktailsat5p.m.Dinnerat6p.m.

$45perpersonProceedsbenefittheCallieScholarshipforExceptionalYoungWomen

andtheYWCAGettysburg&AdamsCounty.RSVPbyMarch15toNancyLilley,717-334-9171,[email protected]

EventpresentedbytheYWCACallieAwardsCommittee

Wendy Allen Brenda Heberling Ruthmary McIlhenny Faye Niebler Emma Sanders

YWCA Callie Awards for Exceptional Women

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