Next in the series of “There’s a Y in Everyone” is a focus on community collaborations. Interviews with local organizations and businesses include Zach Pruitt, director of Healthy Community Initiative, Charlie Mandile, executive director of HealthFinders Collaborative and Becca Carlson, manager of SEEDS Farm.  

There’s a ‘Y’ in Community Collaboration”.  To view the Northfield News article, go here, for the full length article, go here

• Zach Pruitt - Healthy Communities Initiative (HCI) Director
• Charlie Mandile - HealthFinders Collaborative Executive Director
• Becca Carlson - Manager of SEEDS Farm
• Gretchen Ehresmann, MD – Long-time Family Practice Physician at Allina Health Clinic
• John Noack, DDS – Professional Drive Dental
• Andrea Hoff PT - Physical Therapist at the Center for Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Patrick Neily – General Manager of Just Food Co-op, Northfield
• Regi Haslett-Marroquin- originally from Guatemala, works in economic development and is the chief operating officer for the Main Street Project

To read more stories from more community members, visit our There’s a Y – Master Page.

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Learn more about the Northfield Y’s Capital Campaign to build a Y Community Center:

• Capital Campaign Information - 30+ Photos from our Groundbreaking Celebration!
• The YMCA in the News
• Top 5 Questions (and answers) from the first Y Informational Meeting “Breakfast with Virginia”
• Top 5 Questions (and answers) from members of the Northfield Senior Center

What’s at the Y!

Family Programs:

• Birthday Parties-Y birthday party program that offers kids the option of spending their special day with the Y.
• Child Watch-YMCA Child Watch cares for your child(ren) during your time in the Health and Wellness Center
• Family Fun Night at the Y-Come to the Y and Play together as a family.  We will play games, do crafts, and so much more!
• Family Open Gym-Come to Family Open Gym at the Y for some recreational fun!
• Family Swim-Join us for Family Swim at the Northfield Senior Center (Northfield YMCA members ONLY)
• Healthy Champs-(Licensed Day Cares) Fall and winter exercise opportunities for the kids in your care!

Wee Programs:

• NEW! Artsy Animals-We will read books about animals and let your child use their imagination to create animal art.
• Kids Night at the Y-Kids get their own special night away from parents, and parents get a night without kids.
• Messy Art and Gym Time-We set up the gym with all sorts of play equipment and different activities and messy projects and allow the kids choose what to do first!
• Wee Indoor Soccer-Need your soccer fix while you’re waiting for the fields to thaw? Try our Wee Indoor Soccer.
• Wee Indoor Tennis-Introduce your child to the fun game of tennis. Kids will learn basics, while working on teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Wiggles and Giggles-Open gym time for children to get their wiggles out at the Y!
• Wonderful Winter-Come and explore the wonders of winter and all things cold and shivery with stories and hands-on activities.

Elementary Programs:

• After School Open Gym-Exercise the sillies out of your kids with open gym fun!
• Indoor Soccer-Come to the Y and get your soccer fix during the winter months
• Indoor Tennis-Kids will learn basics of tennis, serving, returning, holding a racket, and balance, all while having FUN!
• Kids Night at the Y-Kids get their own special night away from parents, and parents get a night without kids.
• School Release Days-Keep your kiddos busy during winter break at the Northfield YMCA.

Teen and Adult Programs:

• Boxing (8th-12th Grade)-Learn the ABC’s of Boxing.
• Adult Open Swim-Open swim times for adults at the Northfield Senior Center for NORTHFIELD YMCA MEMBERS ONLY
• Aqua Fitness Classes-Group exercise fun in the pool at the Northfield Senior Center for  NORTHFIELD YMCA MEMBERS ONLY
• Aqua Zumba-All the fun of Zumba but in the pool at the Northfield Senior Center
• Cardio Kick-Have a blast in this high intensity, high calorie burning workout. This class is sure to make you sweat.
• Core Fitness-Strengthen and tone your core muscles.
• Fitness Yoga-Relieve stress while you increase your strength, stability, and core muscles
• High School Basketball League-Provides students not currently participating in interscholastic sports with the opportunity to play basketball.
• Kettle Bells-A great way to get a total body workout in a relatively short period of time. Try Kettlebells to firm your buttocks, belly, arms, and legs with just one piece of equipment.
• Power-Strengthen your major muscle groups through simple athletic movements
• Step-All around great cardio workout, watch the calories burn away in Step.
• Strength and Tone-Strengthen and Tone your body with a variety of equipment. Designed for all fitness levels.
• Zumba-Come join the Zumba-Nation at the Northfield YMCA and have a rocking time

Y Membership At-a-Glance:
You do not need to be a Y member to participate in Y programs and services, 
except for swimming at the Senior Center

• Youth and Family Members can take part in FREE and deeply discounted youth programs and FREE Child Watch at Wellness Center
• All adults have access to all equipment at the Wellness Center, lap and aquatic exercise classes
• FREE Group Exercise Classes g-a-l-o-r-e each week
• Discounts on summer camp programs and on all youth programs
• Get involved in a Northfield-owned public charity. Benefits that give back!
• Scholarships are available! No one is turned away because of an inability to pay
• There is a one time $25 Joiners Fee. For the month of January, the joiners fee is only $12
• No contracts, you pay month-to-month
• We are partnered with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medica, UCare and HealthPartners insurance companies. Join the Y and you could be reimbursed for living a healthy lifestyle. Check with your insurance company for details
• As a spouse of a deployed Guard or Reserve member, you and your family are eligible to join our YMCA free, courtesy of Military OneSource. For details click here

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• Northfield YMCA fundraising effort takes strides in making phase II a reality
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The Northfield Area Family YMCA builds strong kids, strong families, and a strong community.

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Northfield, MN 55057