South County Family YMCA News & Events

 

 

Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe

Millions of shoes are thrown away every year.  They wind up in landfills, taking up space and filling our beautiful environment.  Nike has found a way to recycle these shoes, and use them to construct playgrounds, tennis courts, running tracks, indoor synthetic courts and wood courts. 

To help protect our environment, the Venice YMCA is turning this year’s Triathlon into our “green” Tri.  We will be participating in Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe program, in conjunction with our race.  Beginning September 2 and culminating at our Triathlon on September 4, we will be collecting shoes to be recycled.  Just bring your used kicks to the Venice YMCA between Sept 2nd and 4th, and we can help turn them in to a places to play!

To follow guidelines put forth by Nike, and to remain in compliance with the Reuse-A-Shoe program, we ask that you adhere to the following:

*No shoes can be accepted before September 2, or after September 4.

*Only athletic shoes (any brand) will be accepted.

*No cleats or dress shoes.

*No shoes containing metal.

*No wet or damp shoes.

For more information, please contact Christine Woodward, Venice YMCA Wellness Director at 941-492-9622 ext. 145 or cwoodward@veniceymca.org

 

Introducing TURBO KICK!

COMING AUGUST 7TH TO THE VENICE YMCA!

SURE IT'S KICKBOXING, BUT IT'S SO MUCH MORE!

TURBO KICKTM  IS AN INTERVAL BASED CLASS THAT ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS OF ANY FITNESS LEVEL TO PARTICIPATE AND CUSTOM TAILOR THEIR WORKOUTS.

EACH WORKOUT STARTS WITH A SPORT SPECIFIC WARM-UP, BOUTS OF INTENSE INTERVALS, EASY TO FOLLOW COMBINATIONS, KICKBOXING SPECIFIC STRENGTH/ENDURANCE TRAINING AND A PiYoTM STYLE COOL DOWN THAT WORK TOGETHER TO TRANSFORM YOUR BODY!

THIS ADDICTIVE WORKOUT COMBINES SHADOW BOXING, KICKBOXING, SPORTS DRILLS, DANCING, YOGA AND SIMPLE DANCE MOVES IN A PARTY ATMOSPHERE WHERE LOSING WEIGHT IS THE SIDE EFFECT OF HAVING FUN?

IT'S FAST.  IT'S FUN.  IT WORKS

INSTRUCTOR IS:  SUSANNAH JOHNSON

SATURDAY

STUDIO C (UPSTAIRS)

12:30-1:30PM

FREE TO MEMBERS!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hours:

Mon-Thurs 8am-8pm

Friday 8am-4pm

Saturday 8am-3pm

Looking for a quick, delicious, and affordable option for breakfast or lunch? New Owners Mike and Sue Thompson invite you to stop by Y Smoothie, located in the big cart in the YMCA's Community Room. Enjoy a gourmet coffee or delicious nutritious smoothie after your workout, or sample one of the amazing homemade soups Sue prepares daily! As the former owners of Steve's Super Subs on Venice Ave. from 1995-2005, Mike and Sue really know good food! Check out their daily sandwich, salad, and quiche specials, with prices you can't beat anywhere in town! In addition to food service, Mike and Sue are also certified wellness consultants, who are trained in the ways various the foods you eat affect your overall health and well being. Come on back and say hello today!