February 24 - 26, 2012
Personal Fitness Trainer Certification v4 3-Day
February 24, 1 - 9:30 pm
February 25 & 26, 8 am - 6 pm

Point of Contact:  Josh Unterbrink at ext. 310 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For more information of AFAA Workshops call 1-800-446-2322 or Fax 1-818-990-5468

Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 1:30 pm

Course:  The course will start and finish at the Lima Family YMCA at 345 S Elizabeth St.  The race will run mostly on the river walk.

Flood Date:  Sunday, April 15, 2012

Race Day Registration: Begins at 12:00 pm

Entry Fees:  No refunds on registrations.  Those registered by March 23, 2012 are guaranteed shirts.  You may call in credit card information to the front desk at the YMCA (419-223-6045) - you will need to bring signed waiver to the race.

$18.00 with shirt or $15.00 without shirt by March 23, 2012
$25.00 with shirt (if available) or $20.00 without shirt race day
Lima YMCA members may deduct $5 from fees if registered by March 23rd

Prizes:  Awards to the top three male and female overall finishers and top three in each age group.  There will be no duplication of awards.

Age Groups:  14 & Under; 15 - 19; 20 - 24; 25 - 29; 30 - 34; 35 - 39; 40 - 44; 45 - 49; 50 - 54; 55 - 59; 60 + 

Gain the skills and confidence you need to be the best babysitter on the block!

This course includes hands-on activities, role-plays and lively discussion to teach you how to supervise children and infants. Students will learn First Aid along with receiving a first aid kit and an American Red Cross Babysitting Certification card. This class is for girls and boys ages 11-15 years old. Please bring a sack lunch and drink.

Class is offered on Saturday, April 14th, 2012 from 10:00am - 4:30pm. 

In order to purchase supplies, please register before April 1st.

• FEE:
• Members: $40
• Non-members: $60

Sunday March 4, 2012 

Games begin @ 1:00 pm

6 person teams with roster up to 10 people

Pool play to single elimination tournament

Point of Contact: Alicia Bell @ 419-223-6045 ext 114 or Jason Casey @ 419-222-7841

• FEE:
• $5 Per Team Member

Register at Front Desk

Entry Deadline: March 1, 2012

Would you like to learn how to play the game of Pickle Ball?  People of all ages and athletic abilities can enjoy playing the game.  It's a combination of ping pong, tennis and badminton.

Pickleball is FUN!  It is also a great work out, very social and a competitive and athletic game. 

Games start @ 11:30 am to 12:30 pm in the Lima Family YMCA gymnasium on Wednesdays.

January 11 to February 22

Point of Contact:Alicia Bell @ 419-223-6045 ext 114

Register at YMCA Front Desk

Join the Community Sustainable Agricultural Program

As part of the Lima YMCA's focus on healthy living and wellness, the Y is working with a local farm, Ber-Gust Farms in Waynesfield, Ohio, to bring fresh, all natural fruits and vegetables to our facility during the summer and fall.

The idea is simple. Starting the first week of June, weather permitting, and continuing approximately 22 weeks, Ber-Gust Farms will deliver fresh produce once a week to the YMCA. The produce will be an assortment of what is  ready each week at the time of harvesting. Example of produce that may be in the weekly box include: tomatoes, bell peppers, cauliflower, cucumbers, eggplant, squash, zucchini, green beans, potatoes, and much much more. In 2009, the farm offered 40 different fruits and vegetables.

Point of Contact:Ber-Gust Farms at 419-230-2195, email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit their website at www.ber-gustfarms.net

Depending on box size and number of people using the box of food, there is generally enough food for the week and some to put away for winter use. Payment can be made at the time of delivery, monthly or all at once. Ber-Gust Farms accepts cash, checks or Visa and MasterCard.

• COST:
• $15 per week for a small box (feeds 2-3 people)
• $25 per week for a large box (feeds 4-5 people)

* Value added to membership