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26 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday August 15, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Thanks for helping Y Swim to the Lake for kids O n Friday, July 25, 33 members of the aquatics staff at the YMCA of Oakville swam the equivalent length of Lake Ontario (311 km or 12,480 lengths of a 25m pool) to raise money for the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. Following is a thank-you letter from Nancy Nunes, YMCA aquatics supervisor. Dear friends: A big thank you to everyone who made this year's Swim the Lake event such a success -- YMCA of Oakville members, staff, volunteers and, of course, the generous people who pledged us in our effort. The night was filled with such high energy, huge smiles from all our little swimmers and friendly competition among the hard-swimming aquatic staff. The USIC MAKERS" "M inc. Established 1967 That Says A Lot! A Government Certified Educational Institute BARBARA LANGHORNE'S www.oakvillebeaver.com Creative Music for Children (3 to 9 years) Based on the ORFF METHOD Using Xylophones, Recorder, Voice, Tympani Drums, Movement & more! Originated by: Barbara Langhorne B.A., A.T.C.M. Arts Person of the Year, City of Burlington Certified Orff Teacher, University of Toronto Affiliate of the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto Owned and Directed by: Pamela Langhorne Titian, B.A., Psych. Certified Orff Teacher,York University A Learning Program in an Atmosphere of Fun and Spontaneity 1 hour a week · September through May/June & July through August CELEBRATING 41 YEARS OF TEACHING EXCELLENCE! With multiple locations to serve you in: Oakville · Burlington · Hamilton · Dundas For more information, brochure, or application, contact us: 905-637-3016 · 905-634-3291 · 905-523-7631 www.themusicmakers.ca · pamela@themusicmakers.ca Through everyone's generous donations, we were able to raise more than $3,500 towards the Strong Kids Campaign -- dollars that will go a long way in providing families in need with financial assistance for Y programs and services. Not only will this event impact the lives of many families within our community through the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, it also was amazing to see the Y aquatics staff come together as one powerful team. The team building experience was breathtaking and wonderful to watch -- definitely a result of everyone's hard work and dedication to the YMCA of Oakville. Special awards for the evening went to Rob Russell as the first YMCA member to complete the Individual Swim Challenge by swimming 85 km in 11 swim sessions. The Fundraising Award went to Michelle Ng for singlehandedly raising $815 in pledges and for being the first staff member to complete the Individual Swim Challenge. The Spirit Awards went to Steve Sergenese, Andrew Kadwell and Carmine Iannone, for an outstanding job motivating staff and members to come out and participate in Swim the Lake. Thank you to all. Together we can build strong kids, strong families and a strong community. Nancy Nunes Aquatics Supervisor YMCA of Oakville For more information about the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, or to make a donation, call the Y at 905-8455597, ext. 239, or go to www.ymcastrongkids.ca and look for the stories from the Oakville team. The YMCA of Oakville is a charitable association open to all, dedicated to providing lifelong opportunities for health enhancement and personal growth. -- Submitted by the YMCA of Oakville It's Hot Tubbin' Time! SUMMER SALE EVENT No Interest, No Payments For 1 Year OAC. See Store for Details. Come in and save big on floor models, stock models & demonstrators! Only while supplies last! The Denali 4,995 Sale Price or $6500 per month Appleby Line $ 00 Dundas St. 2000 Appleby Line (Millcroft Shopping Centre) Burlington East Side Mario's 2379 Trafalgar Road (Winners Plaza) Trafalgar Ridge Plaza, Oakville Dundas St. Trafalgar Millcroft Plaza LCBO 905-315-7800 905-257-5006 Upper Middle Pos trid r. ge D Upper Middle w w w. t h e s u n d a n c e s p a s t o r e . c o m