Fall Programs at the Portage YMCA

Youth Volleyball begins on Sept. 12 at the Portage Township YMCA and runs through October 19. This class will teach the importance of teamwork and the fundamentals of the game. Volleyball will be held at the Y on Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Boys and girls are welcome. Primary plus $26, Primary $33, Non-Members $72.

The YMCA in partnership with St. Mary Medical Center will be holding a diabetes symposium on Sept. 20 at the YMCA. The symposium will be filled with guest speakers from noon until 7:00 p.m. This event is open to the public. Speakers will discuss topics such as kidneys, eyes, nervous system, and stroke. Please see website for schedule.

Pulminary function screening at the YMCA. The Pulmonary Function Test evaluates and measures how much and how easily the air moves in and out of the lungs. For more information or to register for this FREE screening please call 219-764-7217. These tests do not evaluate lung fitness or exercise tolerance.

Lipid panel screening will be held at the Portage Township YMCA on Sept. 13 from 8am-10am. Fasting is recommended. Cost is $15. Registration is necessary, please call 219-764-7217 for details.

Few spots available for flag football and outdoor soccer. Both sports begin Sept. 6 and run through October 15! Flag football is for boys and girls ages 5-7 and outdoor soccer is for ages 3-8. Both sports will hold practices at Real Life Community Church during the week and hold games on Saturday’s at the church. Register at the YMCA today.

In Sept., Oct. and Nov. the Portage Township YMCA will be holding Computer Classes. These classes will meet from 6:00 – 7:00 Monday evenings. Classes will begin on Sept. 12 and run thru Nov. 28, 2011. These computer classes will be designed to meet the needs of beinners. These classes cover everything from turning computers on and off to exploring the Internet, basic word processing skills and sending and receiveing e-mail. Register early as class size is limitted to 8. Computers will be provided.

Zumba, Zumba, Zumba!! The Portage Township YMCA is now offering Kid’s Zumba starting Sept. 12. This monthly class will be offered every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 – 6:40 pm for children 7 and up. This class is also available for non-members. This hip-hop style fitness class is a great workout. Stop by to register your child. As a leading nonprofit, the Portage Township YMCA strengthens communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The Portage Township YMCA will be holding a self-defense class. Learn dynamic, hands on, reality based, defensive tactics designed especially for women. Essential survival concepts that no woman should be without. Incorporates real world scenarios in which you are confronted by attackers in protective gear. Class size is limited and instructed by active Police Officers. Classes will be held on Sept. 18, Sept. 25 or Oct. 2 from 6-10p.m. Cost $50.00, which will include a t-shirt. Call 406-9139 to reserve your spot today or visit the website at www.griffintactical.com.