June News & Center Updates
Membership News – Jodi-Bell@ymca-kc.org
Welcome Visitors! You’re always welcome at the Independence Family YMCA. Stop by anytime for a free visit. You’ll discover that our YMCA isn’t just a “swim and gym.” It’s a place to grow strong in body, mind and spirit while finding great friends. It’s a place where staff and members really care about values like caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. It’s a place for you!
A Special Offer for “Y Friends” from the Kansas City Chiefs & YMCA of Greater Kansas City
 The Kansas City Chiefs and the YMCA of Greater Kansas City are pleased to make this special for "Y Friends": Purchase 2008 Chiefs Tickets at a significant discount as a fundraising effort for your YMCA. Join us in celebrating YMCA night at Arrowhead Stadium by purchasing $35 tickets to the Arizona Cardinals game on Saturday, August 16 – this is a $29 savings for all YMCA members! The Chiefs will donate $10 from each ticket purchased to the YMCA annual mission campaign.
How to Redeem This Offer
There are a limited number of tickets available for this offer so purchase yours today online. Select your game and enter promotion code ymca. If you’re a new user, click “Create an Account.” If you have an existing account, enter your work e-mail address and password. You will be able to purchase and print tickets directly from your computer. You can also purchase tickets at the Kansas City Chiefs Box Office at Arrowhead Stadium. Simply bring your YMCA member card or speak the code “YMCA” to redeem this offer at the window.
Through this offer you can also plan an outing for your group of 20 or more people. For more information please call Katie Jackson at 816-920-4539.
Join Us for All Other Chiefs Home Games
In addition, “Y Friends” will receive the benefit of purchasing tickets to all other available home games at the group ticket price: $59 for Red Reserve ($5 per ticket savings) and $41 for Red View. Purchase your tickets to all games by visiting this Ticketmaster page and following the instructions above. This offer is available only through this link and will not be redeemable at the Box Office.
A new era is upon us! Top draft picks Glenn Dorsey, Branden Albert and Brandon Flowers look to make an immediate impact by joining Tony Gonzalez, Larry Johnson and the rest of the team to create an exciting 2008 Kansas City Chiefs football season.
2008 Awaits…Join Us!
Health & Fitness – Jennifer-Jacobson@ymca-kc.org
Personal Training - Not seeing any results? Push yourself with a YMCA personal trainer! A YMCA trainer will sit down with you and set goals, help motivate you and help you work out smarter! Ask us about our personal training packages today!
Ladies Night Out - Friday August 15th 6:30pm-9:30pm:
Who: All YMCA Ladies and Friends
How Much: $15 member $25 nonmember
Services Include: Child Watch and Food
Come enjoy a night out with the ladies! Bring yourself and your girl friends and come enjoy good food, great services, and fun shopping. We guarantee that no lady will leave empty handed!
Don’t miss out on the finest Ladies Night Out!
Preregistration accepted and encouraged!
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Youth & Family – Melanie-Erickson@ymca-kc.org
Kids Night Out - Friday August 9th - 6pm-10pm
"Back to School Bash"
Fun for ages 2 - 5
Dinner will be included
Members $15 Non members $25
Party at the Y - Parents, don’t stress about birthdays anymore! Have your party at the YMCA! No mess involved! Choose from a list of activities such as swimming, soft play, cake and goody bags, and even a gift for the birthday child. Call us to book your party today!
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Aquatics – Kip-Krupka@ymca-kc.org
Be a Stingray - YMCA Swim Club - Are your kids good swimmers? Are they bored with swim lessons? Our YMCA Swim Club meets twice a week throughout the year. Improve your strokes and learn new ones while being a part of team. Swim Club competes against other YMCA swim clubs. Call us for more information!
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Sports – Mike-Wilkinson@ymca-kc.org
Independence Weather Hotline: 913-982-4033 In the event of inclement weather, please call the weather hotline to get info about your game's field (listed on game schedules). Weather hotline is updated one hour prior to game time.
Challenger Adaptive Sports help all children score! - The Greater YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s inclusive programming offers the Challenger program with sports for special-need kids (ages 5-16). Do you know a child with autism, PDD or Aspergers who might enjoy sports activities designed just for them? Please encourage their families to contact the Y to learn about these unique opportunities. Contact Vice President of Adaptive Programs Michelle Ford (816-360-3304 or Michelle-Ford@ymca-kc.org).
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