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RUN! BBQ! YMCA Family Fun Run!

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

5th Annual Family Fun Run Camp Chief Hector YMCA Bring the whole family to enjoy the Family Run Run in a beautiful mountain setting followed by a BBQ lunch. A great way to get out to the mountains while doing …

The Goodness of Fish Oil?

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

In this article published on ChicagoTribune.com, Writer Rosie Mestel takes a look at the discussions surrounding the pros/cons of fish oils: “Omega-3 fatty acids don’t help people with preexisting heart disease avoid future cardiovascular trouble, a new study has found. …

All Sport One Day

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

Sport Calgary’s All Sport One Day, on Saturday, June 16, 2012, provides an opportunity for your children to participate in a sport discovery session at one of ten partner facilities throughout Calgary… for FREE! Shawnessy YMCA and Saddletowne YMCA are …

Make a Bracelet with Chinese Characters

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

Hi! Looking for something to do? Get crafty! A website called MakingFriends.com has lots of cool and easy craft ideas. Use stuff you probably have sitting around the house anyhow. Check out this craft, Bottle Camp Magnetic Bracelet with Chinese …

Fun Run at Camp Chief Hector

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

5th Annual Family Fun Run Camp Chief Hector YMCA Bring the whole family to enjoy the Family Run Run in a beautiful mountain setting followed by a BBQ lunch. A great way to get out to the mountains while doing …

YMCA Helps Children Grow

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

Yesterday at the YMCA Aboriginal Buddies program, kids learned about totem poles and worked diligently to create their own beautiful totem poles. In the Aboriginal Buddies cultural discovery program, Aboriginal elementary school students meet twice a week to learn about …

Superfruits or Super Myth?

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

In a recent article on the Los Angeles Times online, writer Karen Ravn takes a look at whether or not superfruits really are a great as people tout. “Over the years, a lot of produce has been given the “super” …

RUNNERS! ALUMNI! Family Fun Run at CCHY!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

5th Annual Family Fun Run Camp Chief Hector YMCA Bring the whole family to enjoy the Family Run Run in a beautiful mountain setting followed by a BBQ lunch. A great way to get out to the mountains while doing something active …

Creating Confidence in Kids through Sports

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

In a posting on the Moms Team website, writer Erin Mirabella talks about how sports can help your child become more confident: “Sports, or any activity that your child loves, are a great opportunity to increase confidence. The most important …

The Toughest Thing for Teens Isn’t School Work

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

What is a great source of stress for teens? This article on Globe & Mail online says a lot of teens say it isn’t the work demands of school that weight them down, but peer pressure: “It’s about the social pressure …