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<!--Generated by Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.158 (http://www.squarespace.com) on Wed, 22 May 2013 14:32:09 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Spotlight / News</title><link>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 19:51:56 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-CA</language><generator>Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.158 (http://www.squarespace.com)</generator><item><title>Go Jump in a Lake!</title><dc:creator>YMCA of Regina</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 19:45:15 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2013/5/16/go-jump-in-a-lake.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">454864:5106803:33723089</guid><description><![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>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/rss-comments-entry-33723089.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Martial Arts for Fun and Fitness</title><dc:creator>YMCA of Regina</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 17:01:04 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2013/5/1/martial-arts-for-fun-and-fitness.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">454864:5106803:33523783</guid><description><![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>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/rss-comments-entry-33523783.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Ben's 90th Birthday Run</title><dc:creator>YMCA of Regina</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:28:58 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2013/3/19/bens-90th-birthday-run.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">454864:5106803:33082193</guid><description><![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>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/rss-comments-entry-33082193.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>3rd Annual Y-Tri Strong Kids Fundraiser - Results</title><dc:creator>YMCA of Regina</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:32:15 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2013/3/5/3rd-annual-y-tri-strong-kids-fundraiser-results.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">454864:5106803:32922518</guid><description><![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>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/rss-comments-entry-32922518.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>3rd Annual Y-TRI Strong Kids Fundraiser</title><dc:creator>Amy Kent</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:02:29 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2013/2/13/3rd-annual-y-tri-strong-kids-fundraiser.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">454864:5106803:32804389</guid><description><![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>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/rss-comments-entry-32804389.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>YMCA 2013 Annual General Meeting &amp; Awards</title><category>2013</category><category>Bill Bearman</category><category>Board of Directors</category><category>Janet Ryan</category><category>Judi Ash</category><category>Michael Ryan</category><category>Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal</category><category>Randy Klassen</category><category>Sally Elliott</category><category>YMCA</category><category>YMCA Fellowship of Honour</category><category>agm</category><dc:creator>YMCA of Regina</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:55:43 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2013/1/30/ymca-2013-annual-general-meeting-awards.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">454864:5106803:32717496</guid><description><![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>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/rss-comments-entry-32717496.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Try the Y</title><category>Gym</category><category>YMCA</category><category>exercise</category><category>fitness</category><dc:creator>Kathleen Whippler</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:30:46 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2013/1/3/try-the-y.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">454864:5106803:32322050</guid><description><![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>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 300px;" src="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/storage/site-documents/0870a.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1357242160464" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/rss-comments-entry-32322050.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Give the gift of Health</title><category>Christmas</category><category>Gym</category><category>YMCA</category><category>fitness</category><dc:creator>Kathleen Whippler</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:02:47 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2012/12/6/give-the-gift-of-health.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">454864:5106803:31713199</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>We are waiving the joining fee of $57 for December 3- 16, 2012&nbsp;so you can give the gift of health for yourself, family&nbsp;and friends for Christmas. Purchase a membership now to take advantage of this deal.</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 500px;" src="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/storage/site-documents/REG31301797%20YMCA%202.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1354810057107" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/rss-comments-entry-31713199.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>GIVE WITH TARGET CAMPAIGN</title><category>Active</category><category>Target</category><category>YMCA</category><dc:creator>Kathleen Whippler</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:48:56 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2012/11/20/give-with-target-campaign.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">454864:5106803:31110656</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable" style="padding-left: 180px;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable" style="padding-left: 180px;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable" style="padding-left: 180px;"><img src="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/storage/site-documents/GiveWithTarget_Canada_English_logo.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1353434029818" alt="" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 150%;"><strong>DID YOU KNOW?</strong><strong></strong></span></p>
<p><strong>93%</strong> of Canadian children and youth are <strong>not</strong> meeting Canadian Physical Activity guidelines of at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity, it&rsquo;s more important than ever that <strong>active play</strong> be encouraged among Canadian kids.</p>
<p>The YMCA provides a positive and safe haven for children, teens and young adults and offers a range of age-appropriate opportunities for <strong>active play</strong> in a variety of programs for children and teens across Canada.</p>
<p>Target Canada wants to support low income families and help them get active and have partnered with the YMCA to achieve this objective.</p>
<p>For this Campaign there are four causes you can vote for:</p>
<p class="Default"><strong>ARTS:</strong> ArtsSmarts and ArtStarts &ndash; Help give Canadian youth more opportunities to engage in the arts</p>
<p class="Default"><strong>ACTIVE PLAY:</strong> <strong>YMCA&rsquo;s in Canada</strong> &ndash; Help give kids and youth more opportunities to lead active, healthy lives</p>
<p class="Default"><strong>FOOD:</strong> Food Banks Canada &ndash; Help give low-income families and kinds in need more access to meals</p>
<p class="Default"><strong>EDUCATION:</strong> First Book Canada and Pathways to Education &ndash; Help give youth from low income families a quality education for a brighter future</p>
<p><strong><em>CAST YOUR VOTE FOR YOUR SELECTED CAUSE.</em></strong></p>
<p>With every vote for <strong>active play</strong>, Target will give <strong>$100</strong> to the <strong>YMCA Strong Kids campaign</strong> based on the province selected.</p>
<p><strong>Please click on the button below to vote.</strong></p>
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<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TargetCanada"><img src="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/storage/site-documents/YMCA_Target_web20button_EN_final.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1353434306162" alt="" /></a></span></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 180px;">&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/rss-comments-entry-31110656.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>THANK YOU TO DONORS</title><category>Donors</category><category>YMCA</category><dc:creator>Kathleen Whippler</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:17:25 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/2012/11/16/thank-you-to-donors.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">454864:5106803:30846720</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>A big thank you to Ross Keith, the Men's Health Club Renovation Campaign Committee and all those who donated to the renovation of the Men's Health Club. We came close to meeting our financial goal which meant the YMCA did not have to use program finances to cover expenses. Thanks to all of you we have been able to give more children a YMCA experience and continue to build healthy communities.</p>
<p>The attached link is the list of all those who donated.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.regina.ymca.ca/storage/site-documents/Donor Category Report Mens Plus.doc">Men's Plus Donor List</a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.regina.ymca.ca/spotlight-news/rss-comments-entry-30846720.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>