Back 2 School Float
Celebrate the last days of summer vacation with a fun night at the pool. Open to members and the general public. We provide the floats - please do not bring any from home.

Date:  Saturday, August 27
Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Fee:  Members FREE  Non-Members $5

Meditation Workshop
Whether you are interested in managing stress or exploring the spiritual side of meditation, you will feel welcome at this small workshop. This will be a quality learning environment with time for individual questions, in-depth exploration, and guided and silent practice time.

Instructor Lorne Dekun has been practicing meditation for over 40 years and has been teaching meditation in Michigan since 1999. His classes have been attended by hundreds of people. Lorne is the Director of Ananda Meditation and Yoga in Michigan. He is a certified Ananda Yoga Instructor, an ordained minister, and a former United States Marine.

This meditation class will help you:

• Reduce tension and stress at will
• Feel happier, more relaxed, and at peace with yourself
• Improve your health, mental clarity, and vitality
• Develop a more intuitive, heart-centered way of life
• Discover and explore your inner spiritual nature
  

Date:  Saturday, September 18 and October 16
Time:  9:00 am - noon
Fee:  Member $30  Non-Member $60

Bubble Bash
Join us for the first ever YMCA Bubble Bash! Music, water slides, lazy river and bubbles galore!

Date: Friday, September 24
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Fee: Members FREE Non-Members $5

Autumn Midnight Run/Walk
Join us for our annual Midnight 5K Run & 2K Walk. Race begins at 11:50 pm on Saturday, September 25. Chip timing system by Hanson's Running Shop. Refreshments will be served in the gym after the race while we tally the results and hand out awards. Registration is open until 11:30 pm on race day.

Date:  Saturday, September 25
Time:  11:50 pm
Fee:  Adults $25  Youth $20

Teen Night
Come join us for a night of fun including pool games, gym competitions, free snacks and beverage. Please bring student ID! Doors are locked at 9:00 pm.

Age:  6th - 10th Grade
Date:  Saturday, October 2 and December 4
Time:  8:00 - 11:00 pm
Pre-Registration:  Members $8  Non-Members $10
At the Door:  $12 for everyone

Kids Night Out!
Children in K - 5th grades are invited to come to the YMCA for an evening of swimming, sports, games and FUN! Participants will be supervised by YMCA staff and given a snack while they enjoy an evening of new friends and new games. Children must bring swimsuit and towel, and wear clothes to play in. Register early - space is limited!

Age:  K - 5th Grade
Date:  Friday, October 15, November 19 and December 17
Time:  6:30 - 9:30 pm
Fee:  Members $8  Non-Members $15

Indoor Triathlon
Perfect for first-time triathletes or anyone looking for a new challenge. Unlike a traditional triathlon where competitors swim, bike and run until they reach a set distance, participants in an indoor triathlon swim, bike and run for a fixed time, trying to complete the greatest distance possible
during each event. Each individual will swim for 15 minutes, bike for 15 minutes and run for 15 minutes.

Date:  Saturday, October 23
Time:  TBA
Fee:  Members $25  Non-Members $45

Cornbread & Chili Festival
Bring your favorite homemade cornbread and/or chili to share. Voters will choose their favorites, and the winners will receive fun prizes! Entry fee includes t-shirt, entertainment, door prizes and chili & cornbread tasting.

Date:  Saturday, October 30
Time:  10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fee:  $10 for all

Mitten Tree
From September to early December, knit a pair (or pairs!) of mittens and bring them to the Y to hang on the tree. During the month of December, all mittens will be donated to children in need. For more information, contact AOA Coordinator Carol Lippincott at 810-987-6400 ext. 140 or clippincott@bluewaterymca.com.