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YMCA Facts

  • Who We Are
    The Y in the nation's leading non-profit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
  • Our Cause
    We are a powerful association of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we work together to invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors. That's why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Everyday, we work side-by-side with our neighbors in 10,000 communities to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
  • Our Mission
    To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

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  • What We Do
    The Y make accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to grow and thrive. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves the nation's health and well-being and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors.
  • How We Do It
    There is no other non-profit quite like the Y. That's because in 10,000 neighborhoods, across the nation, we have the presence and partnerships to not just promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. *The Y is community centered. For nearly 160 years, we've been listening and responding to our communities. *The Y brings people together. We connect people of all ages and backgrounds to bridge the gaps in community needs. *The Y nurtures potential. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. *The Y has local presence and national reach. We mobilize local communities to effect lasting, meaningful change.
  • Our Impact
    The Y is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families and communities. Everyday our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.
  • Youth Development
    NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That's why, through the Y, millions of youth today are cultivating the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement.
  • Healthy Living
    IMPROVING THE NATIONS HEALTH AND WELL-BEING In communities across the nation, the Y is a leading voice on health and well-being. With a mission centered on balance, the Y brings families closer together, encourages good health and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, millions of youth, adults and families are receiving the support, guidance and resources needed to achieve greater health and well-being for their spirit, mind and body.
  • Social Responsibility
    GIVING BACK AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO OUR NEIGHBORS. The Y has been listening and responding to our communities most critical social needs for 160 years. Whether developing skills or emotional well-being through education and training, welcoming and connecting diverse demographic populations through global services or preventing chronic disease and building healthier communities through collaborations with policy makers, the Y fosters the care and respect all people need and deserve. Through the Y, 500,000 volunteers and thousands of donors, leaders and partners across the country are empowering millions of people in the U.S. and around the world to be healthy, confident, connected and secure.

06/26/2015

YMCA Aquatics Facility Opening Postponed

The Twin Pike Family YMCA Board of Directors made the decision to push back the expected opening date for the new $4 million indoor aquatics center.  Due to the record-breaking rainfall received in the Twin Pike area during the past month, construction on a retaining wall and paving of the entrance and parking areas has been held up, causing the expected opening date to be postponed. 

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03/20/2015

Twin Pike Family YMCA Annual Membership Meeting

Twin Pike Family YMCA Recognize Staff & Volunteers at Annual Membership Meeting.                       

On March 18, 2015 the Twin Pike Family YMCA held their Annual Membership Meeting and celebrated the past years staff and volunteers. There were 92 community members, staff, volunteers and others in attendance. The YMCA celebrated the outgoing members of the Board of Directors, volunteers who donated more than 25 hours of their time, Staff Persons of the Year, and staff members who have given 5 & 10 years of service to the Twin Pike Family YMCA.

Outgoing Board
Buddy Bibb, Tim Jenkins & Brad Hufty Outgoing Board Members

Volunteers
Facility & Program Volunteers with over 25 hours (left to right)-Becky Graver, Craig Fredrich, Nick Lower, Tina Shade, Matt Cohea
Those also receiving recoginition that were not in attendance-Dr. Robert Glass, Dell Glass, Helen Crew, Julie Dewey, Huntley Leverenz, Dr. Eric Gearing,& Karma Gaw

R&R Vol
Reach & Rise Volunteers with over 2 hours (left to right)- Julie Colbert (accepting for husband Roger), Terry Sperry, Bert Guay, Jeff Guay, Charlie Perkins, Mitzi Coates, Robin Ozelius
Those also receiving recoginition that were not in attendance-Walter Logan, Jamie Tomek, Pat Radford, Susan Fregeau, Katherine Branstetter, Cathy Taylor, Joyce Bell, Connie Carson, Traci Turnbull, Angi Grossnickle, Rob Helkey, Carol Oldani, & Liz Bryant

Facility & Aquatics Vol
Facility Volunteer Quetin Miller & Aquatics Volunteer Lanette Bird

5 Year
Staff with 5 Years of Service-Cheryl Becker, Jenn Dyer, Cyndi Cerven, Denise Ash, Julie Colbert, & Stephanie Cannon

10 Year

Staff with 10 Years of Service-Rachel Lilley & Mackenzie Garrison
Not in attandence, receiving recognition-Barbie Gamm

21st CCLC Staff of Yr
21st CCLC Staff Members of the Year- Nan Hufty & Wendy Lindsay

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Twin Pike Family YMCA Staff Member of the Year-Robert Findley

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Volunteer of the Year for 2014 Karma Gaw

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03/11/2015

Youth Night

MARCH 26th - Dodgeball 6-8 pm.
 
Youth nights are free, safe places for kids in grades 6-8 to have fun.
 
No sign up is necessary but an adult must come into the facility to sign for the child when dropping them off and picking them up.
 
Event is free and open to members and nonmembers.
 
 

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Healthy Kids Day

Sat April 11th – 9 am-Noon @ the Pike County Memorial Hospital.
 
First 100 kids receive a free t-shirt and goodie bag.
 
The YMCA will be partnering with the Pike County Memorial Hospital’s Kids Expo to host a fun event with tons of activities including a Cardinal Glennon bicycle clinic.
 
Kids of all ages are welcome to participate with their parents.

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Twin Pike Torpedoes

Summer Swim Team (Ages 5-18)
 
Looking for a competitive but fun way to improve stroke technique, speed & endurance, while making new friends? Join the Twin Pike Torpedoes! Season will run June-August.
 
Swimmers must be able to swim 1 lap Freestyle and1 lap Backstroke. Practices times are tentatively scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays  6-7:30pm and Saturday 10-11:30am. Swimmers will receive a team t-shirt.
 
Swim Suits: If you are interested in a team swimsuit, we will take measurements during the parent information meeting Thursday, May 7th at 6pm. (Cost of team swimsuit will be additional.)
$50/members $60/nonmembers
 
Parent Meeting: May 7th  @ 6pm Registrations Due: May 12th  Location: YMCA

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10/29/2014

Halloween at the YMCA

Hallowenn facebook 2014

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09/16/2014

YMCA Entrance Rerouted

Effective immediately, the construction of the Twin Pike Family YMCA expansion is going to force the closure of the normal drive entrance to the facility. Therefore, until further notice, patrons are asked to enter the through the former Clancy Boyer property. Crews said the detour could last up to two weeks.

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07/16/2014

Summer Hours at the YMCA


Monday-Friday  5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday  7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday  1 - 5 p.m.

Summer Hours are June 1st thru August 31st
Winter Hours are Sept 1st - May 31st

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06/03/2014

Twin Pike YMCA To Offer Free Swim Lessons

As swim season arrives, the Twin Pike Family YMCA has great news for kids and parents in the Twin Pike Counties. The Twin Pike Family YMCA is the recipient of a national grant from the YMCA of the USA’s Strategic Initiatives Fund. This grant will allow the YMCA to offer 50 FREE Swimming Lessons to kids that qualify. The Twin Pike Family YMCA was one of only 110 YMCAs nationwide to be selected for the grant. Selection criteria for the grant includes maintaining compliance with Y-USA Aquatics Safety Guidelines, employing certified swim instructors, serving specific low-income children and families, while targeting demographic groups that have high incidence of drowning.

Eligibility for the free swim lessons is based on the national Free/Reduced Lunch program. If a child is eligible during the school year for the free or reduced lunch program, they are eligible to receive swim lessons at no cost through this program. The scholarships created by this grant are to go to children from vulnerable and low-income households, who might otherwise not have such opportunities

YMCA swim programs, encourages children and parents in the Twin Pike Counties to explore the many benefits of swimming, while also keeping safety in the forefront of their thoughts. In Y aquatics programs, par-ticipants can enjoy water sports, enhance or learn new techniques, meet new friends and develop confidence, while also learning safety skills that can save lives. Swimming is a great physical activity that also motivates chil-dren to strive for self-improvement, teaches goal orientation, and cultivates a positive mental attitude and high self-esteem. It also teaches life lessons of sport and sportsmanship, so that children can learn how to work well with teammates and coaches and how to deal with winning and losing.

As the YMCA works to complete the area’s first indoor aquatics center, developing aquatics programs that serve our communities year-round, will be a priority for Y staff. The aquatics center is on schedule to be completed by next summer. To get information on the facility expansion, or the swim lesson grant contact Twin Pike Family YMCA at (573) 754-4497.

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05/15/2014

Slowpitch Softball Forms Due May 23

 

The Twin Pike Family YMCA will once again be hosting an adult slowpitch league. Click on the following links for more information.

Download 2014 Slowpitch Rules

Download 2014 Adult Softball Flyer

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