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YMCA OF THE UPPER PEE DEE
111 East Carolina Avenue
Hartsville, SC 29550
Www.upperpdymca.org
JULY 2013
IN THIS ISSUE
Changes for Group Ex
Midnight Rooster
Hartsville Triathlon
Darlington Swim Lessons
Summer Food Program
Gotta Have Heart 5K
Princess Camp
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EXCITING CHANGES FOR
GROUP EXERCISE
The Group Exercise classes at the Y are always the most exciting and best
workouts in town. We continue this commitment to excellence with many
additions to the group exercise schedule in Hartsville.
Exciting Cycling Changes!
Last month, we added 17 new Kaiser indoor cycling bikes. They have an
onboard computer that gives you instantaneous feedback on distance, gear
level, and rpms. These bikes are definitely smoother and make the user
more accountable for their effort level.
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QUESTIONS,
COMMENTS, IDEAS?
Contact Lenora Lefew, the editor
at llefew@upperpdymca.org.
The indoor cycling studio C is undergoing renovations as well with the
addition of new flooring, a raised stage, and room darkening. These
changes will create a more focused environment for the class attendees.
New Teen Classes!
One area of change to group fitness is the addition of Teen Classes to our
schedule Monday through Thursday at 11:15-12. On Mondays, join Coach
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Shaw for Teen Insanity in Studio A. On Tuesday, join Robbie in Studio B for
Teen Bootfit. On Wednesday, join Lucee in Studio A for Teen Zumba, and on
Thursday in Studio A for Teen Ballet/Baree with Vera. Also on Tuesday, join
Nique at 9:15 in Studio C for Teen Indoor Cycling.
New Classes! New Teachers!
We have added several new classes and teachers to the schedule.
 On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Maria will be teaching Dancefit in Studio A
at 5:30-6:30pm
 On Mondays at 5-6pm, Shelley will be teaching Zumba in Studio A
 On Wednesdays at 5:30-6:30pm Kendra will be teaching Zumba in
Studio A
 On Tuesday and Thursday at 7am, Hot Yoga will be taught by Shannon
in Studio B
 On Tuesday and Thursday at 8am, Yoga will be taught by Katie in
Studio B
 On Tuesday at 5:30pm, Yoga will be taught by Jessie in Studio B
 On Thursday at 5:30pm, Yoga will be taught by Katie in Studio B
 On Saturday at 11am, Beginner Bootfit will be in Studio B taught by a
rotation of instructors
All three branches will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in observance of the
holiday. There will be NO group exercise classes Monday, July 1 through
Friday, July 5.
Join us for the Hartsville Sprint
Triathlon on Saturday, July 13th
at 7:30am and features so BIG
changes this year. It begins at
Lawton park with a 750 meter
swim in Prestwood Lake. Next,
jump on your bike for a looped
12.4 mile ride, then take off on
foot for a 5k looped run course
through the streets of downtown
Hartsville.
COFFEE FROM THE MIDNIGHT
ROOSTER IS HERE!
Sprint Triathlon
750m swim
12.4 bike
5k run
Come try a new class and bring a friend! As always, classes are FREE with
your membership.
Short Course Duathlon
1 M run
12.4 M bike
5k run
The rumors are true!
The Hartsville YMCA is
now serving coffee
from the “Midnight
Rooster” as a member
service in the lobby.
All day long, you can
get a steaming cup of
Jim’s Organic Happy
House Blend before or
after your workout!
Pre-registration
$55 individual $95 team
Race day registration
$65 individual $105 team
Sign up online at:
www.ytriseries.com or you may
register at the race at Lawton
park 5:45-7am
Minimum registration age is 13.
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THE HARTSVILLE YMCA OFFERS SUMMER FOOD
PROGRAM TO HELP KIDS GET THEIR ‘FILL OF FOOD
AND FUN’
The Hartsville YMCA joins
national anti-hunger effort
to serve 4 million meals to
kids, in partnership with
the Walmart Foundation
DARLINGTON
YMCA SWIM
LESSONS
A lifeguard will always be on duty
during pool hours. Lounge chairs
are available at the pool on a first
-come, first-served basis. Due to
space limitations, you may not
bring your own chair. Please DO
bring your own towel. We only
provide towel service to fitness
center users and NOT for the
pool. The pool is subject to
closure for severe weather
conditions.
COST PER SESSION:
$35 members
$45 non-members
Session III. July 1 – 11
Session IV. July 15 – 25
Session V. July 29 – Aug 8
TIMES
Water Babies: 5:15-5:45pm
1st Timers: 5:15-5:45pm
Beginners: 6-6:45pm
To ensure that fewer kids and
teens go hungry this
summer, the Hartsville YMCA
is offering a free Summer
Food Program, thanks to a
$1,000 grant from the
Walmart Foundation.
Combining food and fun, the
program will provide nutritious meals and snacks, plus activities to
keep kids’ minds and bodies active. The program runs from now
until July 31 and is open to kids aged 18 and under.
The Hartsville YMCA’s Summer Food Program is part of a national
partnership between YMCA of the USA and the Walmart Foundation
to address child hunger in communities. While more than 30 million
children in low-income communities receive free or reduced-cost
meals during the school year, only 2.3 million of these same kids
have access to free meals when school is out. The Hartsville YMCA
will feed 150 children and Teens here in Hartsville. At more than
900 summer food program sites nationwide, the Y will strive to
serve 4 million healthy meals and snacks to 100,000 kids this
summer.
“In order for kids to maintain good health, they need proper
nourishment as well as activities to keep their minds and bodies
active,” said Shawn Patch, CEO, YMCA of the Upper Pee Dee. “The
YMCA’s Summer Food Program will help kids stay well-nourished,
active and energized, and also provide some relief to families who
need support in providing more food when school is out.”
Participants in the Teen Center summer food program will receive
lunch and snack , and enjoy various fun activities. Participants in
the Summer Day Camps will receive breakfast and lunch, and enjoy
various fun activities. Teens and Summer Day Campers have
recently participated in Farm to Table educational activities,
including a trip to a farm and lessons on how to prepare farm fresh
produce. Additionally, Teens provided a taste test of fresh
vegetables for the Summer Day Campers and a luncheon for Silver
Sneakers. More activities are planned throughout the summer.
The Y is committed to youth development, healthy living and social
responsibility and is working to ensure that all kids have access to
meals, as well as healthy food options, so they can continue to be
healthy and thrive when out of school. In partnership with the
Walmart Foundation, the Y’s Summer Food Program is part of a year
-round effort to fight child hunger. During the school year, Hartsville
YMCA will also serve healthy snacks in its afterschool program to
provide kids with nourishment and academic enrichment.
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PRINCESS
CAMP
ADDED!
The pre-registration entry fee is $12 for Y members and $15 for non-members.
Pre-registration deadline is September 30. T-shirts are guaranteed to all preregistered racers. Pre-registration forms will not be accepted after this date.
Late registration and race day fee is $20 for Y members and $25 for
nonmembers. Race day entries will be taken up until 7:40am.
START TIME
5K Run/Walk starts at 8am.
LOCATION
Our girls will learn the
proper ways of being a
princess. Included in the
camp are snacks, crafts,
fun, ballroom dancing,
plus a little pampering
too!
August 12-16
9am-12pm
$95 for members
$125 for non-members
Stay all day at no extra
cost!
Race course travels through historic downtown Chesterfield, SC, located in the
geographic center of the Carolinas.
SPECIAL FAMILY RATE
Up to four immediate family members may sign-up for a flat rate of $40 for Y
members and $52 for non-members. Each entrant must complete an entry
form and each will receive a t-shirt. This rate is available to pre-registered
racers only.
PACKET PICK UP
Packets may be picked up at the front desk of the Chesterfield Family YMCA
located at 344 East Blvd./Hwy. 9 beginning September 18 and are available to
pre-registered runners only. Packet includes t-shirt, race number, and map of
course.
RACE DIRECTOR
John Jacobs
344 East Blvd.
Chesterfield SC 29709
(843)623-9622
jjacobs@upperpdymca.org
www.ChesterfieldYMCA.org
Have you enjoyed our
Lance Crackers
giveaway yet? Grab a
pack of “XTRA FULLS”
peanut butter crackers
at any of our 3
branches!
We LOVE our members!
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