You may register online, in person, or by calling 508-767-2505, ext. 3017. Payment is due in full at the time of registration. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Members of the YWCA should contact Member Services for member pricing. The YWCA reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment.

Aqua Zumba®
Known as the Zumba “pool party,” Aqua Zumba gives new meaning to the idea of an invigorating workout. Splashing, stretching, twisting, even shouting, laughing, hooting and hollering are often heard during an Aqua Zumba class. Wednesdays, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. $90

Itsy Bitsy Yoga®
Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tots is a supportive, fun-loving,and active yoga class. As tot’s mobility increases, classes offer tot-centric poses that encourage and support their physical explorations. Tots become more confident in their moving bodies as they practice yoga both in and out of class. Parents also get to do a little yoga, but no yoga experience is required. Mondays, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. $90

Russian Kettlebell: Hardstyle
The Russian Kettlebell is a very efficient tool for burning fat, losing weight, and toning the entire the body including the legs, gluts, stomach, shoulders and arms. In doing Russian Kettlebell drills, purpose always follows correct form. Hence, ‘hardstyle’ refers to the focus given to strict form and proper tension in each movement. Mondays, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. $90

Tai-Chi
A soft and graceful style of martial arts, Tai-Chi is an energy healing system that helps to generate and circulate internal energy throughout the body. The practice of Tai-Chi helps to calm mind and relax the body. It has been proven to improve health and alleviate numerous illnesses. Beginner: Mondays, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Intermediate: Thursdays, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. $81

American Rumba
Learn the basic steps and distinctive hip movement of Rumba called the Cuban Motion, one of the most important elements of this dance. Rumba dance lessons will sharpen your sense of rhythm, timing and muscular control. Tuesdays, 7:00 – 7:50 p.m. $90

The Bollywood Dance Workout
Get fit with Bollywood dance moves and infectious bhangra beats. This fun workout burns fat and tones your whole body with cardio, sculpting,and stretching while teaching you moves you’ll love to flaunt on the dance floor. Let yourself go, boogie to the bhangra beat, get fit from head to toe, and unleash waves of energy and joy. Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. $81

East Coast Swing
Learn the basics of this great partner dance and be able to boogie to all styles of music from the big band sounds of the 30’s and 40’s to contemporary swing artists. Thursdays, 7:00 – 7:50 p.m. $90

New England Age Group Invitational

1st Place, 10 & Under Solo: 
Lacy Miner – Score:  51.883

New England Masters’ Invitational

1st Place, 20-29 Solo: 
Amie Humphrey – Score:  64.333

1st Place, 20-29 Team: 
Masters Team – Score:  131.667

4th Place Solo
Samantha D’Angelo - Score:  122.498

5th Place Team
Age Group Team – Score:  115.382

7th Place Trio
Kiri Coakley, Wendy Kaufmann, Erika Larson – Score:  115.886

8th Place Trio
Rose Caplan, Virginia Santee, Crystal Ma – Score:  112.924

10&Under Intermediate Category (15 competitors)
4. Lacy Miner – Score: 38.765

11-12 Intermediate Category (25 competitors)
11. Crystal Ma – Score: 41.499
18. Mikayla Herron – Score: 36.304

13-15 Age Group Category (37 competitors)
19. Erika Larson – Score: 51.103
23. Kiri Coakley – Score: 50.241
24. Wendy Kaufmann – Score: 49.897
25. Virginia Santee – Score: 49.695

16-19 Age Group Category (32 competitors)
20. Samantha D’Angelo – Score: 55.583

Masters B Figures Ages 20-29
1. Johanna Anderson – Score: 54.776

Masters C Figures Ages 20-29
1. Shayna Garlick – Score: 62.401
2. Amie Humphrey – Score: 61.465
3. Elena Quintiliani – Score: 59.262

Masters C Figures Ages 30-39
1. Catherine Murray – Score: 56.822

Full results can be found at NESSA online.

“Crossing the finish line was truly amazing. My husband and my children were there cheering me on with tears of joy streaming down their faces. My 8 year old told me, ‘I am proud of you, Mom. You worked so hard and are empowered.’ This is a special word to us because it means strength, courage and belief that you can do the things you want to do with hard work.”

Liz Miner, a local resident and member of the YWCA , found the strength, inspiration and empowerment to complete her first triathlon in September 2009 thanks in part to the YWCA’s Kinetic Empowerment class.

Helping others become empowered is something that Mrs. Miner does on a daily basis as an Occupational Therapist at the Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital in Worcester. She works with a variety of patients at many different levels of physical fitness and need, including both physical disabilities and specific injuries.

“I am always watching how people move and have made some suggestions on how to change form or maximize exercises to best meet someone’s goals and especially to avoid injury.”

One of Mrs. Miner’s specialty areas as an Occupational Therapist is Lymphedema, she evaluates and treats patients with the condition that commonly appears after cancer treatment. As many of these patients are breast cancer survivors, Mrs. Miner often suggests the YWCA’s Encore Program “as an option to restart exercise and also to maintain results achieved after treatment in the clinic.” She also describes how the program is a great networking opportunity for survivors, allowing for them to meet others with similar goals as they work their way back into life as it was before.

It was Mrs. Miner’s eldest daughter Lacy’s participation in the YWCA’s Synchro-maids, a competitive synchronized swim team, that peaked her interest in the organization’s fitness offerings.

After spending countless hours watching Lacy swim, Mrs. Miner felt that she might as well be using the equipment that was within an arm’s reach from her seat on the pool deck. She began with the fitness room and pool at first, “but it was not until I started the Kinetic Empowerment class that my life really changed for the good.”

Mrs. Miner describes Kinetic Empowerment (KE) as “an amazing class that touches each and every part of your body. What I love is that no two classes are alike.” The class combines exercise, weight training, and agility activities using a variety of equipment and techniques, such as kettle bells, jump ropes, Dynavex balls, core strengthening, endurance training and timed circuit drills.

Mrs. Miner cites the strength and support of the KE instructors, Jennifer Mercier and KC Zytkiewicz. These women are behind Mrs. Miner and her fellow participants to ensure appropriate form in order to prevent injury as well as to be the voices of encouragement.

“They are both cheerleaders and task masters who are ultimately supportive to help you establish a goal and continue on the road to meet that goal whether it be the straight and narrow or a winding path.”

The path that Mrs. Miner took towards good health began to truly take shape when she realized that her body was changing. “I was shrinking. All of the sudden my shirts were getting bigger and my workout shorts were bagging off. I had to buy new shorts and clothes just to work out. It was amazing.”

Since beginning the KE classes in January of 2009, Mrs. Miner has dropped over 18 inches. She has come to the important realization “that it is not about the scale but how my body looks and acts.”

Along with improved blood pressure, cardiovascular capacity and overall strength, Mrs. Miner says that she has experienced less aches and pains than before beginning the KE program. These significant physical changes coincide with her goal of not having her children grow up worrying about her health as she did with her father, who died at a young age after having suffered from highly preventable illnesses.

It was with her new and improved body and mindset, along with the encouragement and guidance of her KE instructors, that Mrs. Miner entered TDD Triathlon in Douglas, Massachusetts on September 19, 2009.  “I thought of the day as three steps. Once I completed the swim, I looked to the bike as ‘well one down and one to go, then one to go with the run.’ I know running is not my strongest skill so I power walked and ran as I could, but no matter what, crossing the finish line was truly amazing.”

Mrs. Miner remembers the 19th as “one of the greatest days in my life. This was one of the hardest, most rewarding events I ever did.”

“I am proud of myself for achieving my personal goal. I did give myself a time goal and I did better than it by 27 minutes. But my overall goal was to FINISH. And now I can call myself a TRIATHLETE. I earned that honor.” Mrs. Miner says that she has a new goal of entering three more triathlons in 2010. In addition to training specifically for these events, Mrs. Miner wants to continue gaining strength and improving her overall personal health.

She attends class twice a week, swims when her schedule allows, and watches her daughters in their synchronized swim classes. “I expect I will be around the YWCA for many years to come.”

By Eliza Worrick 

Would you like to try KE or achieve your own fitness goals? Click here to see the Class and Program Guide and empower your fitness today!

Splash Party
Simple and Economical – 1 hour in the YWCA’s indoor, heated swimming pool, 1 hour party room.  We provide the lifeguard and a room with tables and chairs.  You do the rest. Basic packages are based on 25 people.

Member Price: $95.00
Non-Member Price: $115.00         
$15.00 for over 25 swimmers

Customized Parties
All occasion packages include balloons and activities.  Customize your birthday parties, graduation, anniversary, reunions, etc. Basic packages are based on 15 people.

Choice of supervised activities include: Pool, Gym Games, and “Gym-a-Knees” Indoor Sports.

Package 1
Member: $160.00 
Non-member: $180.00           
$4.00 each additional person
Includes 2 hours—1 hour choice of activity, 1 hour in party room.  Bring your own cake, ice cream, and drinks.

Package 2
Member: $190.00 
Non-member: $210.00                 
$4.00 each additional person
Includes 3 hours – 2 hours choice of activities, 1 hour party room.  Bring your own cake, ice cream, and drinks.

Note: Additional fees may apply.

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