JULY EVENTS:

		Ongoing Programs
		Active Parenting / Healthy Marriage Workshops
		Fatherhood / Men’s Anger Management Workshops
		Abstinence Education for At-Risk Behaviors
		Summer Swim Lessons
		Baby & Me Swim Lessons
		Card Games Every Monday, 10:00 a.m. Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA Active Adult Center, 1820 Government Street, Ocean Springs. Come join in a game of Rook, Hearts, Spades, Bridge, or Canasta. Bring a new game to share. Enjoy a morning of fun and fellowship.
		Book Club Every Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA Active Adult Center, 1820 Government Street, Ocean Springs. The Jackson-George Regional Library System will host a book club with Debby Doyle from the St. Martin Library at the YMCA Active Adult Center. There are two groups, which meet every other Wednesday.
		Sit and Fit Chair Aerobics Every Thursday, 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA Active Adult Center , 1820 Government Street, Ocean Springs. Join us in a new low impact exercise for adults with low mobility. A chair is incorporated into each exercise allowing all abilities to participate. Use of weights and stretching are also included.
		Board Games Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA Active Adult Center, 1820 Government Street, Ocean Springs. Bring your favorite board game in or play one we have here. Join in, make new friends or bring a few friends with you!
		SPECIAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS
4		29th Annual Wesson Memorial 2 Mile Health Run/Walk Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA, 1810 Government Street, Ocean Springs. You do not have to be a YMCA member Get a running start to your 4th of July at the 29th Annual Wesson Memorial Run. The race is a 2-mile health run/walk along a beautifully scenic course, starting at the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA. Runners will proceed to Shearwater Drive, then along East Beach in Ocean Springs, and finish back at the Y. The race starts at 8:00am, with late race-day registration from 7:00 – 7:45am. Cost is $10 for GCRC and YMCA members, $11 for non-members, and $12 for all on race day. Early registration must be postmarked by June 28th. A quarter-mile Children’s Health Run/Walk will begin at the YMCA at 8:30am. This event is for children 12 years and under, and costs $7. Hosted in conjunction with the Gulf Coast Running Club, proceeds of the race are used to improve the Wesson Memorial Wellness Center, to better serve area youth. Come dressed in your patriotic best and win prizes as well! For more information, contact Leonard with the GCRC at 380-7037 or YMCA Member Services at 875-5050.
6-10		CHEC – Children’s Health and Exercise Camp Session 1 Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA, 1810 Government Street, Ocean Springs. You do not have to be a YMCA member to participate. CHEC (Children’s Health and Exercise Camp) is a week-long program for children 7-12 years of age, which teaches children the benefits of regular exercise and healthy habits. Camp will be held from 10:00 a.m. until noon Monday through Friday. Registration is now underway. Cost: YMCA Preferred Member Rate: $50 / Program Participant Rate: $65. Sign up at the Blossman Family YMCA at 1810 Government Street in Ocean Springs or register online at msgulfcoast-ymca.org. For more information, call the YMCA at 875-5050.
10		Kids Night Out July Celebration 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA, 1810 Government Street, Ocean Springs. You do not have to be a YMCA member to participate. Show your patriotic spirit with a party at the YMCA! Din on hot dogs, chips and drinks. Wear your favorite patriotic outfit! Children 5-9 may swim and participate in pool games. Kids Night Out is for children from 1-9 years of age. Ages 1-4 will be in the YMCA Preschool Child Care Center. Children ages 5-9 will be in YMCA Child Watch. Cost: YMCA Member Preferred Price: $15, with each additional sibling $10 each. Program Participant Price: $20, with each additional sibling $10 each. Space is limited, so sign up early! Try our easy online registration!
13		Grab & Go Seminar 10:30 a.m. Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA Active Adult Center, 1820 Government Street, Ocean Springs. You do not have to be a YMCA member to participate. Shirley Leikness, RN, Outreach Coordinator for Singing River Health System, will help you prepare for the unexpected by explaining what you need to have handy in case of fire or emergency. Free seminar.
13-17		CHEC – Children’s Health and Exercise Camp Session 2 Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA, 1810 Government Street, Ocean Springs. You do not have to be a YMCA member to participate. CHEC(Children’s Health and Exercise Camp) is a week-long program for children 7-12 years of age, which teaches children the benefits of regular exercise and healthy habits. Camp will be held from 10:00 a.m. until noon Monday through Friday. Registration is now underway. Cost: YMCA Preferred Member Rate: $50 / Program Participant Rate: $65. Sign up at the Blossman Family YMCA at 1810 Government Street in Ocean Springs or register online at msgulfcoast-ymca.org. For more information, call the YMCA at 875-5050.
25		2nd Annual Strong Kids Charity Golf Tournament
		Now Registering! Branson Trip Trip Dates: October 4 – 10th Deposits are now being accepted for this 7 day, 6 night trip to Branson, Missouri. $650 per person, double occupancy. Click here to download flyer with all the details!
		Now Registering! YMCA Kidz Club School-age Childcare It’s not too early to be thinking about the next school year! Reserve your spot today.
		Now Registering! YMCA Preschool There are spots available NOW! Register today!