http://ymcacnm.org/ Latest News from the YMCA of Central New Mexico en Copyright 2012 YMCA Central New Mexico 2012-04-28T17:53:02+00:00 http://ymcacnm.org/news-events/news/ymca-healthy-kids-day-successful/ http://ymcacnm.org/news-events/news/ymca-healthy-kids-day-successful/ YMCA of Central New Mexico On April 28th the YMCA of Central New Mexico celebrated Healthy Kids at the Horn Family YMCA.  Healthy Kids Day is a national initiative of the Y to improve the health and well-being of kids. More than 1,900 Ys across the country took part in the celebration with free community events for families, meant to kick start physical activity and learning throughout the summer. We would like to thank all our Y members and members of the community who joined us on Saturday!  We would also like to thank all the Y staff and other organizations who took part in the event; without them we could not have pulled off such a wonderful community event.  We look forward to celebrating Healthy Kids Day again next year! Click the video below to see all the excitement from this year’s event!     YMCA of Central New Mexico News 2012-04-28T17:53:02+00:00 http://ymcacnm.org/news-events/news/volunteer-work-day-a-success/ http://ymcacnm.org/news-events/news/volunteer-work-day-a-success/ YMCA of Central New Mexico Knowing the need for repairs to the seasonal pool, Carrie Ann Drinville, Associate Executive Director of the McLeod Mountainside YMCA called upon members and staff to live the mission of the Y. Saturday, April 21, 2012 was Volunteer Work Day and dozens of people turned out to lend a hand for the Y. “The YMCA is so much more than a gym” says Drinville “we believe in the mission and the three causes” The YMCA has as its core, in addition to the mission the three causes, youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. “Giving my time on a Saturday morning allows me to give back to the Y and in turn to our community” says Doug Bolling, Chairman of the McLeod Board of Directors. “We have a lot of work to do to get this pool ready for opening on May 19th and having all these folks come help is great.” Drinville is overheard saying. Long term members, children of staff, new members, staff from other branches, even a member visiting from Johnson County Family YMCA in Buffalo, Wyoming stopped by to help remove the cracked plaster from the pool bottom. W had families working side by side showing off their muscles as they chopped, lifted and chucked that old plaster. Those volunteers who didn’t want to get into that heavy lifting scraped paint from the weathered block walls then slathered it with a fresh coat of paint. Even those members who preferred staying indoors had a task to do taping and painting the whitewalls of the MPR. As you enter the facility this week, please notice the newly planted flowers in our pots, again a task completed by a volunteer. This summer as you enjoy the beauty of McLeod’s seasonal pool be sure to thank a volunteer as you munch on a bean you harvested from our community garden. Oh, did I mention the volunteers planted most of the garden also? Thank you to our many volunteers! Without you we would be high and dry.   YMCA of Central New Mexico News 2012-04-26T14:31:24+00:00 http://ymcacnm.org/news-events/news/ymca-featured-on-krqe-help-kids-learn-healthy-habits/ http://ymcacnm.org/news-events/news/ymca-featured-on-krqe-help-kids-learn-healthy-habits/ YMCA of Central New Mexico The YMCA was featured on KRQE 13 Morning Show on Wednesday, February 1.  Our Wellness Director, Carrie Ann Drinville, explained how the Y is helping to combat the childhood obesity epidemic.  Watch the video below to learn more. Gym helps kids learn healthy habits: krqe.com YMCA of Central New Mexico News 2012-02-03T22:54:59+00:00 http://ymcacnm.org/news-events/news/the-ymca-and-harlem-globetrotters-team-up/ http://ymcacnm.org/news-events/news/the-ymca-and-harlem-globetrotters-team-up/ YMCA of Central New Mexico The Y has teamed up with the Harlem Globetrotters to bring our members and program participant's savings on tickets for the upcoming Harlem Globetrotter World Tour held on Friday, February 10th at The Pit! Don't miss out on high-flying action and non-stop excitement. With blazing ball-handling wizardry, mesmerizing gravity-defying dunks, side-splitting comedy and crowd interaction, the Globetrotters captivate both the young and the young at heart. Treat your family to a wholesome family entertainment experience that will create lifelong memories and always leaves fans smiling and cheering for more....the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters!  HERE'S HOW TO GET YOUR DISCOUNTED TICKETS In order to receive the YMCA discounted pricing on Globe Trotter tickets you will need to download and complete the order form below and submit it via phone, fax or email to Blake Stewart at 800-641-4667 x 10. Click here to download the order form. YMCA of Central New Mexico News 2012-01-26T05:06:42+00:00 http://ymcacnm.org/news-events/news/us-bank-steps-up-for-kids/ http://ymcacnm.org/news-events/news/us-bank-steps-up-for-kids/ YMCA of Central New Mexico Today, the YMCA of Central New Mexico received a $5,000 contribution from U.S. Bank to help youth and families through the YMCA Scholarship program called Step Up For Kids.  Sarah Pisto (NM Administrator/Grants Coordinator) and Ann Martinez (Bank Manager) from U.S. Bank presented YMCA President and CEO, Doug Nakashima, a check for $5,000 as they visited the Horn Family YMCA's Afterschool Program.  "It is through the support of local business like U.S. Bank that allows the YMCA to fulfill its mission of providing valuable support to the Albuquerque community", said Doug Nakashima.   The YMCA's Step Up For Kids Annual Support Campaign relies on the generous support of our donors every year to ensure the highest level of quality and accessibility in our programs and facilities. Our commitment is that every person can benefit from YMCA programs or services regardless of their economic circumstance. With your help, thousands of kids and families have the opportunity to participate in nurturing programs that help them grow in spirit, mind and body. Click here to learn more about the YMCA's Step Up For Kids Campaign.   YMCA of Central New Mexico News 2012-01-09T22:34:12+00:00 http://ymcacnm.org/news-events/news/ymca-teen-dance-gets-guest-performance/ http://ymcacnm.org/news-events/news/ymca-teen-dance-gets-guest-performance/ YMCA of Central New Mexico The YMCA teen dance, held on December 16, was an exciting event with guest that attended from many different school's around the ABQ area. We had a special performance by the musical group BOSS who excited the crowd with an electrifying performance.  Many thanks to BOSS for their particpation in the event! Keep a look out for our next teen event coming soon! YMCA of Central New Mexico News 2011-12-31T21:50:45+00:00 http://ymcacnm.org/news-events/news/ymca-announces-new-sunday-hours/ http://ymcacnm.org/news-events/news/ymca-announces-new-sunday-hours/ YMCA of Central New Mexico As request by our members the Horn Family YMCA and McLeod Family YMCA will now be open longer on Sundays starting January 8, 2012.  our new Sunday hours will be: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Have a happy and safe new year! YMCA of Central New Mexico News 2011-12-31T17:40:25+00:00 http://ymcacnm.org/news-events/news/mcleod-mountainside-ymca-wellness-center-getting-new-exercise-equipment/ http://ymcacnm.org/news-events/news/mcleod-mountainside-ymca-wellness-center-getting-new-exercise-equipment/ YMCA of Central New Mexico The McLeod Mountainside Family YMCA has been serving the community for over 25 years and is committed to remaining “as new”, relevant and able to meet the changing needs of our members and the community. Renovating and refurbishing services and facilities enables the YMCA to remain focused on being a leader in youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This holiday season, as our gift to you, the Y will be replacing all of our strength and cardio machines in the Wellness Center with all new state of the art equipment.  In the coming days and weeks we will be replacing the selectorized Star Trac strength equipment with the all new Cybex Eagle line.  In addition, we will be replacing all of our Star Trac cardio equipment with new Matrix & Precor equipment. The new strength training equipment will be arriving as early as Thursday, December 15 and be ready for use on Monday, December 19. The new cardio equipment will be arriving on December 22 and will be ready to use on Saturday December 24. What follows is a more detailed schedule of what we have planned: Thursday December 15 The strength training machine section of our Wellness Center will be closed as the old equipment is disassembled and move out of the wellness center.  Both the cardio and free weight sections will still remain open for members to use. Friday December 16 & Saturday December 17 The strength training machine section will remain closed as the new equipment is being assembled and prepared for use.  Both the cardio and free weight sections will still remain open for members to use. Cardio Equipment Replacement Schedule –Date to be determined The Cardio section of our Wellness Center will need to be closed as the old cardio equipment is move out of the Wellness Center and the new cardio equipment is move in and set up for use.  We anticipate that this process will take up to 3 days.  During this period both the strength training and free weight sections of the Wellness Center will still remain open for members to use.  The plan is to have this section completed by December 31.  We are in the process of setting up the delivery and pick up schedules with the equipment manufactures and will post the actual dates of the replacement as soon as they are available. Thank you for your cooperation during this exciting time. Questions and comments can be directed to the front desk.   YMCA of Central New Mexico News 2011-12-16T14:56:47+00:00 http://ymcacnm.org/news-events/news/clovis-ymca-ipad-winners/ http://ymcacnm.org/news-events/news/clovis-ymca-ipad-winners/ YMCA of Central New Mexico Congratulations to the winners of the "Member Refer a Member" contest for the Clovis Family YMCA. Seth Baker was our member whose name was drawn for the IPad while the staff person receiving the I Pad was Joella Gerzon, Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer at Clovis. Thank you all for sharing your love of the YMCA with your friends and families while encouraging them to become a part of the YMCA family.     YMCA of Central New Mexico News 2011-12-07T21:14:53+00:00 http://ymcacnm.org/news-events/news/ymca-holiday-camps/ http://ymcacnm.org/news-events/news/ymca-holiday-camps/ YMCA of Central New Mexico The YMCA of Central New Mexico is currently accepting registration for its Holiday Camp locations in Albuquerque, Clovis, and Santa Fe.  Space is limited and camps fill fast.  Early enrollment is advised. Albuquerque Locations Horn Family YMCA (4901 Indian School RD NE) Osuna Elementary (4715 Moon St NE) Ventana Ranch Elementary (6801 Ventana Village RD NW) Clovis Location Kingswood Methodist Church (2600 N Main St) Santa Fe Location Pinon Elementary (2921 Camino Los Caballos) Who Can Attend Boys and girls ages 5 to 12 years old are welcome to attend. How Do I Sign Up Online and walk-in enrollment is available starting November 1. You can click here to enroll online or walk in to any of our Y branches to sign up in person. Weekly Cost Full Member: $95; Non-member: $115 Financial Assistance is available YMCA of Central New Mexico News 2011-12-01T02:34:52+00:00