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UPCOMING EVENTS
MAY 3
Darkness to Light class held at the Dow
Westside YMCA at 4:30 p.m. www.ymcabr.
org/protect
MAY 4
Pilates Awareness Day Classes at Paula G.
Manship YMCA-

Mens Class: 9am-9:45 a.m.
Womens Class:10 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Pre-register at the Paula G. Manship YMCA
front desk or register that day.
MAY 5
Lemonade Day at the ExxonMobil YMCA, C.B.
Pennington, Jr. YMCA, and Paula G. Manship
YMCA
MAY 17
Last day to register for Summer Sports.
Sports include Basketball and Baseball.
Registration available.
MAY 18
Play Dirty Adventure located at Baton Rouge
Fairgrounds. Register by May 11 to receive
$10 off using the code ymca.
MAY 19
Darkness to Light class held at the A. C.
Lewis YMCA at 1:30 p.m. ymcabr.org/protect
MAY 4
Darkness to Light classes held at the Paula G.
Manship YMCA at 8:30 a.m.
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MAY 27-31
First Week of Summer Camp!
ymcabr.org/camp
YOUTH SUMMER TENNIS CAMP
Dates: June 3-August 2
FIRST SERVE CAMP:
Ages 4 - 6 years old
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

FUTURE STARS CAMP:
Ages 7 - 13 years old
Half Day Camp - 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Full Day Camp - 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
HIGH PERFORMANCE HIGH SCHOOL CAMP:
Ages 14 - 18 years old
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
t Early Drop will be at 7:30 a.m. for morning sessions. All
players should bring a water jug and a snack each day.
t Future Star all day participants bring water jug, snack,
lunch, swim trunks, towel and bag each day.
t Each participant will receive a camp gift and trophy.
t All players must bring their own tennis racquet.
t All players must be picked up on time. After a 15
minute grace period, late charges will apply.
REACHING GOALS
BEYOND THE NET
The 1st Annual YMCA/Lamar Tennis Center Club
t May 10-12: Championship singles
t May 31-June 2: Doubles and mixed doubles
LAMAR TENNIS CENTER
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CAN YOU
SWIM IT?
Did you know that the earth is 70 percent water? With
all that water its important to know how to swim.
The Y oers a variety of swim programs that remind
children and adults about the value in practicing water
safety. The Y places an emphasis on teaching
condence boosting swim techniques that help
individuals enjoy, not fear, water related activities.
The Y is committed to providing as many
opportunities as possible for everyone to learn basic
swimming lessons and water safety practices, said
Kristen Hogan, Marketing Director for the YMCA of the
Capital Area. We encourage kids and adults to have
fun when in and around the water, but to always make
safety their rst priority.
In honor of National Water Safety Month this May, the
Y recommends kids and adults to practice the
following safety tips when in and around the water:

t Only swim when and where there is a lifeguard on
duty; never swim alone.
t Adults should constantly and actively watch
children in and near the water. If multiple adults
are in the vicinity, designate a water watcher so
everyone knows who is on duty.
t Inexperienced swimmers should wear a Coast
Guard-approved life jacket when in, on or around
the water.
t Parents or guardians of children who are
non-swimmers or beginning swimmers should be
in the water and within arms reach of their child.
t Children and adults should not engage in breath
holding activities in the water.
For more information on swimming lessons visit
ymcabr.org/swim
STARBUCKS EMPLOYEES
BEAUTIFY THE BARANCO
CLARK YMCA
On Tuesday, March 19th, 20
employees from various
Starbucks stores across the
area volunteered to
complete service projects at
Baranco Clark YMCA. They
helped lay down mulch for
the playground and clear the
long standing debris that had
been thrown across the fence
on the side of the
gymnasium. Their goal was
to help beautify and maintain
the branch. Through their eorts they helped to completely ll
a 15 yard dumpster with debris, trash and dirt.
YMCA EMPLOYEE:
JUDY CLEMENTS RETIRES
AFTER 26 YEARS
Judy Clements, a Paula G. Manship YMCA front-desk
employee, retired after dedicating her time to the Y
for 26 years, a total of 6,760 days. Clements
interacted with around 750 members on a daily
basis. Therefore, she had about 5,000,000
interactions during her time at the Y. She was
nicknamed the mother hen because of her caring
mannerisms and commitment to the Y.
Clements never worried when she was working the
front desk. She handled every situation with
politeness and poise. She knew about the history
and legacy of the Y and shared her knowledge with
members and staff.

The Paula G. Manship
YMCA threw Clements a
breakfast to celebrate her
effort and dedication to
the Y after she announced
her retirement. She will be
remembered as an
irreplaceable Y employee
as she moves onto the next
phase of her life.
Ronnie Walters has joined the YMCA of the Capital Area
as the Tennis Director for the YMCA Lamar Tennis
Center. Walters was previously the tennis director for
the last six years at the Sports Club of Graywood in
Lake Charles.

Ronnie is originally from
Hattiesburg, Mississippi,
where he played college
tennis for William Carey
College, achieving a National
Team Ranking of #12 in the
NAIA and had a brief
professional career that
ended due to injury.
Walters received the USPTA Pro of the Year Award for
Louisiana in 1996 and the Presidents Award from the
L1A in 2005. he is u cerfifed USP1A Professionu| rufed
P1 and is currently working towards his Master
Professional status.
YMCA ANNOUNCES NEW
TENNIS DIRECTOR
SUMMER CAMP EXPO
The YMCA of the Capital
Area participated in the BR
Parents Summer Camp Expo.
During the expo, the Y
entertained kids with bayou
theme activities to coincide
with the Ys Blast on the
Bayou camp initiative.
For more information on
YMCA Summer Camp visit
ymcabr.org/camp
PLAY DIRTY ADVENTURE
Register for the
ultimate thrill
seeking weekend. Use
the code ymca to
receive $10 off the
registration fee by
May 11.

playdirtyadventure.com
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YOGA AT
THE PARK
Take a deep breath and relax! Join us for Yoga at
the park in downtown Baton Rouge on Mondays
and Wednesdays at 5 p.m.
Yoga classes are free and open for
everyone to enjoy!
HAVE A DRINK...
OF WATER ON US
Water is an essential component of the human body. Water
regulates the bodys temperature, protects and maintains vital
organs and assists within the digestive system. Water composes
75 percent of all muscle tissue and about 10 percent of fatty
tissue. It also acts within each cell to transport nutrients and
dispel waste, making it impossible to sustain life for more than a
week without water.
To maintain healthy function of vital organs, water must be
consumed daily to replenish the loss of water during basic and
physical activities. In one hour of exercise, the body can lose
more than a quart of water depending on the intensity of the
exercise and the surrounding air temperature. During exercise,
water is one of the best uid replenishers, although sports
drinks help replace lost electrolytes during exercise
exceeding 45 minutes. Sports drinks also
aid individuals who sweat profusely
during workouts.
Hydration Hints:
t Remember to drink water before
signs of thirst appear. Thirst is a signal
indicating that the body is already
on its way toward dehydration.
t Drink 17-20 ounces of water two
to three hours before you start to
exercise.
t Drink 8 ounces of uid 20 to 30
minutes prior to exercise or during a
warm up.
t Drink 7 to 10 ounces of uid every 10
to 20 minutes during exercise.
t Drink an additional 8 ounces of uid
within 30 minutes after exercising.
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Skin Cancer is a lifestyle disease, aecting young women,
older men and everyone in between. One in ve
Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a life
time. But we have good news for you! Although skin cancer
is a lifestyle disease, it is also highly preventable
HELPFUL TIPS JUST FOR YOU:
1. SEEK THE SHADE- Find a shady spot especially between 10
a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun is strongest.
2. DO NOT BURN- A persons risk for melanoma doubles if he or
she has had ve or more sunburns at any point in life.
3. AVOID UV TANNING BOOTHS- Those who make just four
visits per year can increase their risk for melanoma by 11
percent.
4. COVER UP WITH CLOTHING- Clothing can be your most
eective form of sun protection. A broad-brimmed hat and
UV-blocking sunglasses will do the trick!
5. USE A BROAD SPECTRUM SUNSCREEN- Use a SPF of 15 or
higher every day.
6. APPLY 1 OUNCE OF SUNSCREEN TO YOUR ENTIRE BODY
30 MINUTES BEFORE GOING
OUTSIDE!
7. EXAMINE YOUR SKIN HEAD
TO TOE EVERY MONTH- If you
notice any change in an existing
mole or discover a new one that
looks suspicious, see a physician
immediately!
REDUCE YOUR CHANCE
OF SKIN CANCER
APP OF THE MONTH