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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 …

Buddies Today!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

YMCA Calgary offers multiple Aboriginal programs. One of these programs is the YMCA Calgary Aboriginal Buddies program. In this cultural discovery program, Aboriginal elementary school students meet twice a week to learn about Aboriginal culture and traditions, experience support and friendship …

Aboriginal Hoops & DJ Needed

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

Each year YMCA Calgary’s Aboriginal Active Life program hosts the Aboriginal Youth Hoops tournament—a 3-on-3 basketball tournament for Aboriginal youth ages 16Y–30Y. This year, the tournament will take place at Shaw Millenium Park on July 1, 2012. Please register in teams of …

Parents: What You Can Learn from YouTube videos

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

In this Daily Dose by Jillian Michaels and further discussed by Meghan K. Scott on EverydayHealth.com, the topic of new uses by teen and tween girls for YouTube is raising some concern amongst parents: “Girls, who used to share their teen angst with …

Licious Living Special Weekly Offer

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

Licious Living cafés have arrived at YMCA Calgary. Throughout the month of May, Licious Living will have a new special offer each week – check the YMCA blog each Monday morning for the extra-special treat of the week! Weekly Special …

Egg Whites vs. Whole Eggs

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

In this article on LiveStrong.com, writer Allan Robinson looks at the nutritional values surrounding egg whites and whole eggs: “Chicken eggs are the most common type of eggs that are used as a food source, although the eggs of ducks …

Feel Better Instantly

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

In this article on MindBodyGreen.com, writer Abigail Christens provides seven tips you can do to feel better easily and instantly: “… there are things you can do right NOW that will help you feel better instantly. Keep in mind that …

YMCA Family Fun Run Event

Posted on May 12, 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 …