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The City of La Cañada Flintridge Parks and Recreation Commission will host a multi-week recreational activity to promote active living. The programs will take place on Saturdays, between 8:30AM to 10:30AM (check in begins 15 minutes prior). The City has partnered with the YMCA of the Foothills to put together high energy and low impact fun for all ages.
MAY 13
MAY 20
MAY 27
JUNE 3
JUNE 10
JUNE 17
— Bodyweight Boot Camp 8:30am - 9:30am
— Bodyweight Boot Camp 8:30am - 9:30am
— NO CLASS
— Bodyweight Boot Camp 8:30am - 9:30am
— Yoga 9:30am - 10:30am
— Yoga 9:30am - 10:30am
— Yoga 9:30am - 10:30am
LOCATION:
Memorial Park
1301 Foothill Blvd,
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
PRICE:
FREE
In partnership with the American Red Cross, the YMCA of the Foothills will host a blood drive at our Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA.
Date: Wednesday, July 26th
Time: 7am - 3pm
Location: MPR at Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA
1930 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada
Click below to register, enter the zip code 91011
AMERICAN RED CROSS COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
In partnership with Huntington Hospital, the YMCA of the Foothills will host a blood drive at our Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA.
Date: TBD
Time: 7am-3pm
Location: Gymnasium at Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA
1930 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada
To Register:
Call or text (626) 676-3035 to schedule your donation.
Donors will receive a FREE Baskin Robbins gift card!
We have collected 104 units of blood since 2020, saving the lives of up to 260 people!
We appreciate our community's continued support in this vital effort.
The YMCA of the Foothills is partnering with the USC Verdugo Hills Hospital's Community Resource Center for Aging and Alzheimer's Los Angeles to provide some respite for those caring for people with early to mid-stage dementia.
Event Activities:
As a caregiver you will also connect with a long-term caregiver who will share his expertise on hiring caregivers as well as discussing application details for free caregiver hours. Your person will participate in a movie night as well as clay sculpture making with trained staff and volunteers.
Feel free to volunteer and take part in the fun
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
SPONSORED BY:
Price
Free for all
Location
Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA
(Multi-Purpose Room)
1930 Foothill Blvd, La Canada, CA 91011
Activities
Clay sculpture art, movie night, guest speaker to share insight on hiring caregivers, dinner and more!
Date
First Thursday of Every Month
June 1
Time
4pm - 6pm
Limited space, registration is required.
Register
Call (818) 949-4033
This class is for anyone who wants to learn or is required to be trained and certified in Adult First Aid, CPR, and use of AED for adults, children, and infants.
HSI Adult First Aid, CPR and AED for all ages (adult, child, and infant):
The goal of the Health & Safety Institute Adult First Aid CPR AED training program is for participants to gain or improve knowledge and skill proficiency in Adult First Aid, CPR and AED for adult, child, and infant.
This blended learning program includes flexible instructional tools for developing proficiency via demonstration and prompted practice, including scenario-based problem-solving exercises with feedback.
HSI First Aid | CPR AED reflects the latest resuscitation science and treatment recommendations published by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR), and it conforms with the 2020 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC and the annual Guidelines Update.
Dates:
May 12th (Friday) — 9:00am - 12:00pm
May 31st (Wednesday) — 5:00pm - 8:00pm
June 22nd (Thursday) — 5:00pm - 8:00pm
June 27th (Tuesday) — 9:00am - 12:00pm
July 20th (Thursday) — 5:00pm - 8:00pm
July 28th (Friday) — 9:00am - 12:00pm
Price:
$63 for a 2-year certification
Location:
Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA
1930 Foothill. Blvd.
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Class Length:
3 Hours
Class Format:
Blended Learning with E-learning done at your own pace and In-Person, Instructor-Led Skills Session
**E-learning must be completed first in order to take the in-person class**
Student/Instructor Ratio:
Minimum 2:1 - Maximum 4:1
The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services personnel take over.
Dates:
April 29th and 30th (8:00am - 5:00pm)
May 27th and 28th (8:00am - 5:00pm)
June 10th and 11th (8:00am - 5:00pm)
June 24th and 25th (8:00am - 5:00pm)
Price:
$200
Location:
Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA
1930 Foothill. Blvd.
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Class Length:
20 Hours Online Instruction
16 Hours In-Person Instruction
Class Format:
Blended Learning with E-learning done at your own pace and In-Person, Instructor-Led Course
**E-learning must be completed first in order to take the in-person class**
In partnership with USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, the YMCA of the Foothills will host a monthly Doc Talk series that will present a variety of health-related topics to community members throughout the year.
In compliance with COVID-19 safety guidelines, the lectures are available for in-person attendance or virtual attendance via Zoom.
This month’s series:
The Latest Therapies and
Treatments in Hip and Knee
Replacement
Dr. Paul Gilbert
A specialist in hip and knee replacement and joint preservation,
Paul Gilbert, MD, has helped pioneer innovative surgical tools, such as computer navigation, robotics, and minimally invasive techniques, to improve the patient experience. Dr. Gilbert is board certified in orthopedic surgery and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Date: Thursday, June 8th
Time: 11:30am-Noon (boxed lunch)
Noon – 1pm Presentation In-Person or Zoom
Location: Multi Purpose Room at Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA
1930 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge
We will be hosting box lunches for our in-person attendees.
In-person RSVP is required for accurate boxed-lunch orders.
Please click below to register or call (818) 952-2228
In partnership with Hearts for Siblings, a support group for Teens who have Siblings with Disabilities.
Join us for our BOARD GAME HANGOUT!
Price
Free
Location
Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA
(Multi-Purpose Room)
1930 Foothill Blvd, La Canada, CA 91011
Date
Saturday, May 6
Time
2 - 4pm
Ages
Middle and High School Teens
Adult Leaders Present
Ellen Park and Cameron Rose
CREATORS OF HEARTS FOR SIBLINGS:
Rachel Lee & Chloe Chong
"Our mission is simple — to create a safe environment to empower siblings."
Did you know that siblings of those with disabilities often feel:
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Like they can not express their feelings
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Isolated
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That they are forced to grow up quicker
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Have a different idea of family and home