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<!--Generated by Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.159 (http://www.squarespace.com) on Sun, 26 May 2013 06:26:58 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>Spotlight / News</title><subtitle>Spotlight / News</subtitle><id>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/atom.xml"/><updated>2013-05-24T14:53:30Z</updated><generator uri="http://five.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.159 (http://www.squarespace.com)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Come celebrate Healthy Kids with the YMCA</title><id>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2013/5/22/come-celebrate-healthy-kids-with-the-ymca.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2013/5/22/come-celebrate-healthy-kids-with-the-ymca.html"/><author><name>YMCA of Regina</name></author><published>2013-05-22T17:52:17Z</published><updated>2013-05-22T17:52:17Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-CA"><![CDATA[<div id="_mcePaste">Come join us at the Northwest YMCA on Sunday, June 2, 2013 from 1:00-3:00pm for lots of fun and games.&nbsp;</div>
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<div id="_mcePaste">Activities include:</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">&bull; Inflatable Bouncer</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">&bull; Face Painting and Balloon Animals by Street Culture</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">&bull; Climbing Wall</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">&bull; Crafts &amp; Games</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">&bull; Vegetable &amp; Fruit Challenge</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">&bull; Zumbatonic Class</div>
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<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 500px;" src="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/storage/87215%20YMCA%20Healthy%20Kids%20Day%20Poster%202-page-001.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1369245353105" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Summer Day Camps are Coming!</title><id>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2013/5/22/summer-day-camps-are-coming.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2013/5/22/summer-day-camps-are-coming.html"/><author><name>YMCA of Regina</name></author><published>2013-05-22T17:45:23Z</published><updated>2013-05-22T17:45:23Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-CA"><![CDATA[<div>Ready to have an amazing fun-filled 2013 Summer?&nbsp;</div>
<div>Ready to make new friends?</div>
<div>Ready to meet our professional and enthusiastic staff?</div>
<div>Then the YMCA Summer Day Camp is the place for you!</div>
<div>For more information click <a href="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/storage/87214 YMCA Summer Day Camp Poster 1-page-001.jpg" target="_blank">here</a></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Go Jump in a Lake!</title><id>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2013/5/16/go-jump-in-a-lake.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2013/5/16/go-jump-in-a-lake.html"/><author><name>YMCA of Regina</name></author><published>2013-05-16T19:45:15Z</published><updated>2013-05-16T19:45:15Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-CA"><![CDATA[<p>The Regina Marlins invite you to join them at Wascanna lake on May 27th and 30th. <a href="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/storage/Summer-Swim-Poster2013-V2.pdf" target="_blank">Check it out</a></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Martial Arts for Fun and Fitness</title><id>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2013/5/1/martial-arts-for-fun-and-fitness.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2013/5/1/martial-arts-for-fun-and-fitness.html"/><author><name>YMCA of Regina</name></author><published>2013-05-01T17:01:04Z</published><updated>2013-05-01T17:01:04Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-CA"><![CDATA[<p>The Downtown YMCA provides its members a chance to learn the fun and exciting sport of&nbsp;Tae&nbsp;Kwon&nbsp;Do.</p>
<p>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/storage/TKDPoster.pdf">Click here to learn more!&nbsp;</a></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Ben's 90th Birthday Run</title><id>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2013/3/19/bens-90th-birthday-run.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2013/3/19/bens-90th-birthday-run.html"/><author><name>YMCA of Regina</name></author><published>2013-03-19T17:28:58Z</published><updated>2013-03-19T17:28:58Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-CA"><![CDATA[<p>Long time member Ben Grotsky will be celebrating his 90<sup>th</sup> birthday by participating in a fundraising run on Saturday April 27<sup>th</sup>.&nbsp; See the front desk of either the Downtown or North West locations for more information and to&nbsp;sign up. Click on the picture for more information!</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://ymcaregina.squarespace.com/storage/bens-birthday-run/85775%20YMCA%20Bens%20Birthday%20Run%20Poster.pdf"><img style="width: 300px;" src="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/storage/bens-birthday-run/ben%20thumbnail.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363714785875" alt="" /></a></span></span></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>3rd Annual Y-Tri Strong Kids Fundraiser - Results</title><id>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2013/3/5/3rd-annual-y-tri-strong-kids-fundraiser-results.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2013/3/5/3rd-annual-y-tri-strong-kids-fundraiser-results.html"/><author><name>YMCA of Regina</name></author><published>2013-03-05T20:32:15Z</published><updated>2013-03-05T20:32:15Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-CA"><![CDATA[<p>Our 3rd Annual Y-Tri Fundraiser was another success for our Strong Kids Campaign, raising over $3000 for the day. &nbsp;Thank you to everyone who participated in and donated to the event.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/storage/results.pdf">Participant Race Results</a></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>3rd Annual Y-TRI Strong Kids Fundraiser</title><id>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2013/2/13/3rd-annual-y-tri-strong-kids-fundraiser.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2013/2/13/3rd-annual-y-tri-strong-kids-fundraiser.html"/><author><name>Amy Kent</name></author><published>2013-02-13T21:02:29Z</published><updated>2013-02-13T21:02:29Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-CA"><![CDATA[<p>The Y-TRI is an indoor triathalon consisting of a 400m swim, 12 trip bike and 3km run. &nbsp;Participants raise money for our Strong Kids Campaign in order to participate (minimum $50 pledge). &nbsp;It will be held at the Northwest YMCA on Sunday, March 3rd. &nbsp;Heats start at 6:00am and run every 45 minutes with the last heat running at 11:15am. &nbsp;To register and pick up your pledge package, see the front desk. &nbsp;</p>
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<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 400px;" src="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/storage/85268%20YMCA%20-%20Triathlon.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1360790545783" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>YMCA 2013 Annual General Meeting &amp; Awards</title><category term="2013"/><category term="Bill Bearman"/><category term="Board of Directors"/><category term="Janet Ryan"/><category term="Judi Ash"/><category term="Michael Ryan"/><category term="Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal"/><category term="Randy Klassen"/><category term="Sally Elliott"/><category term="YMCA"/><category term="YMCA Fellowship of Honour"/><category term="agm"/><id>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2013/1/30/ymca-2013-annual-general-meeting-awards.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2013/1/30/ymca-2013-annual-general-meeting-awards.html"/><author><name>YMCA of Regina</name></author><published>2013-01-30T20:55:43Z</published><updated>2013-01-30T20:55:43Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-CA"><![CDATA[<p>The YMCA of Regina had the 106th Annual General Meeting today, conducting board and organizational business to ensure the YMCA will continue build healthy communities over the next year. The AGM was held as a business luncheon at the Saskatchewan Hotel, and board members that had terms renewed on the YMCA of Regina Board of Directors include Danny Wilson, &nbsp;Judi Ash, and Peter Hamill. The YMCA of Regina Board of Directors also reported on the progress towards a new 3 year Strategic Plan.</p>
<p>The AGM also included an awards presentation for the <strong>Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Program</strong>. This program awarded medals to deserving YMCA members, staff and volunteers across the country, recognizing the tremendous effort of these individuals to help have an impact on their community. The YMCA of Regina awarded 3 medals to volunteers who have had a significant impact on the lives of individuals in our community. These recipients were <strong>Michael Ryan, Judi Ash, and Sally Elliott</strong>.</p>
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<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 500px;" src="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/storage/site-images/DSC_0201.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1359580133879" alt="" /></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 500px;">Lionel McNabb speaking about late YMCA Member/Volunteer Michael Ryan</span></span></p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 500px;" src="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/storage/DSC_0205.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1359580231702" alt="" /></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 500px;">Janet Ryan accepts the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal on behalf of Michael Ryan</span></span></p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 500px;" src="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/storage/site-images/DSC_0231.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1359580382766" alt="" /></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 500px;">Sally Elliott - Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal recipient</span></span></p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 500px;" src="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/storage/site-images/DSC_0242.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1359580525789" alt="" /></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 500px;">Judi Ash - Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal recipient and Board Chair Bill Bearman</span></span><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 500px;" src="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/storage/site-images/DSC_0254.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1359580634636" alt="" /></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 500px;">Left to right: Randy Klassen (CEO), Sally Elliott, Judi Ash, Janet Ryan, Bill Bearman (CPO)</span></span></p>
<p>Judi Ash, who was one of the three YMCA of Regina recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal award, also received the <a href="http://www.ymca.ca/en/ymca-fellowship-of-honour.aspx"><strong>YMCA Fellowship of Honour Award</strong></a> (the highest award given to YMCA volunteers).</p>
<p><span><br /></span></p><p></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Try the Y</title><category term="Gym"/><category term="YMCA"/><category term="exercise"/><category term="fitness"/><id>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2013/1/3/try-the-y.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2013/1/3/try-the-y.html"/><author><name>Kathleen Whippler</name></author><published>2013-01-03T19:30:46Z</published><updated>2013-01-03T19:30:46Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-CA"><![CDATA[<p>Whether you are trying to keep a New Year&rsquo;s resolution to lose weight or want to maintain a healthy lifestyle the YMCA can help. We are waiving the joining fee of $57 until January 15, 2013 to help you achieve your goals in 2013. Come and try any of our fitness drop- in classes like powerpacing, Zumba, yoga, etc for free the week of January 6-12 and see if the Y is for you.&nbsp; Click below for our full fitness schedule for both locations</p>
<p><a href="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/fitness-schedules/">http://www.regina.ymca.ca/fitness-schedules/</a></p>
<p>You can also come and see or call the front desk at 757- 9622 for more details.</p>
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