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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 16, 1991)
- lasnn (aughev, a lifeguard at the Im aI ) \lt 1. assists i hililren in the lai iliti s stummmi; /««>/ I he I m.'c/ic 1 Ml 1 aims to ini reuse the involvement ot l hn rrsiti students as members and uilunteers ‘Y’ invites University members Local YMCA offers fitness, human services By Nicole Sagen Emerald Contributor What once was regarded as a University student union and teen hangout has evolved into the Eugene Family YMCA. Now. more than 100 years al ter its i reution, the local YMCA wants to attract the University population once more Beginning this September, the YMCA will r ater to college students with a special "Sea sonel College Membership, said Mike Kelley, Eugene YMCA director I'he orgam/a lion realizes students are often hesitant to purchase a 12 month membership txrcausc of the three-month summer break Now an eight-month member hip will he available A S-10 initiation fee will be charged for an eight-month stu dent membership, in addition to a 575 per term charge 12 month membership runs Silt) a month in addition to the 5-10 initiation fee. During the sc bool year, re creational basketball and vol leyball teams are organized, in which university students can participate The YMCA also in vites students to volunteer for teaching aerobic classes, help ing with the pre school or child ( lire, or even serving ,is youth basketball coaches and offi ( i.ds Several internship posi lions are available each term The UK .Vs lies with the l 'mversity and Its students date hai k to 1HH7, when a do/.en University men gathered in a professor's office in Deady Hall to disi uss the creation of the Young Men's Christian Associ ation on the campus of "State University." later known as tin' University of Oregon, in "Eu gene Cil\ At the time, the University campus w<as com posed of Deadv and Viflurd Halls and a dormitory In UHB, the YMCA "Y-Hut" was constructed on campus to serve as a student union for K2 years until Olio, when the Erh Memorial l 'nlon was complel ed The Y Hut consisted of a li brary. recreation room, lounge and two sleeping rooms After absorbing the Universi ty branch, the Eugene YMCA moved to Us present location at 7(),r)f) Patterson Street A recognized leader in the area of health and fitness, the YMCA is "a very complete re creational facility for all ages ot men, women and children." Kelley said TELEPHONE, TELEFRIEND, TELEFUND • COMPETITIVE HOURLY WAGE PLUS BONUS • FLEXIBLE PART-TIME HOURS • CAIN VALUABLE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE STOP BY AND APPLY MONDAY-THURSDAY 2-8 PM , 2001 FRANKLIN BLVD. 346-3433 However, hr added dial tin; \ M(:.\ is rail only a fitness i en ter. it is also dir largest human service organization in (he world Hie \M('A lioasls ,! • million members worldwide with international organize lions loi atud in 'in different countries Kugene is one of 1 HUO national YMCA facilities Over HO varied servo es and programs are offered at the Ku gene facility to people repre senting every age group and skill level Members can begin the fitness programs at tile age ol si\ months and continue lor the rest ol their lives Approximately 1,000 l.ugem members have ai cess to pools, racquethalI and squash courts, land and water aerobics, indoor tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, weight rooms, exercise bicycles, child <are and a number ol lessons and community programs Additional programs range from fitness testing to personal weight training programs An on site dietician is available to offer (lumpuleri/ed Diet Analy sis. menu planning, individual and group diet instruction and Turn to YMCA Pago 15 Fart c’arbaJal"! j formerly of Creative ID i is now at ■ (J & 50 W 13th 686-1435 mil PARKING • All U of O and LCC Students always receive 10% OFF all services. • First time clients 20% OFF with coupon (Art only). COUPON is open seven days a week serving delicious NEW YORK PIZZA by the SLICE or by the WHOLE PIZZA PIE. Choice of regular crust or deep-dish Sicilian. Eat here or take out. Open 11:30 am-Midnight Mon.-Sat. 3:30 pm-Midnight Sun. SY’s NEW YORK PIZZA 1211 Alder on Campus * 686-9598 QS«fcET( VRrtlLLfV. Ukocc'L.nTf. iCoffuT— Oo il, vrutuMA CHorot-tift * ccft r c, T«o j! 1k* ?//'.N\vl ^LMUHQ /V &KOTH£Rl ihmiLP5 Van Va-m/' IJJ ‘ NecIRRs . wtV orlhJ'(AL<-y c,goi*irf fUrtOUVi T\j g.f h p^cr it f< hioiuy f VfWiU-tf XHOfSiL n Tf 4>R (o'tu .~ uh, 'i '"f ( -,?■ / VI« f ' < 7 l^)li jiA'f «V jA; 'U . '(TV ;.; < /■•('■ ‘J - „