Dear YMCA
Members and Program Participants:
On behalf
of the Board of Directors and staff at the Appleton YMCA, I am pleased and
excited to announce that a major renovation and remodeling of our facility has
been approved to begin immediately.
Based on the results of our member satisfaction study,
community needs survey and recent fundraising efforts, a plan has been approved
to remodel, upgrade, and enhance the following areas beginning on Monday,
October 15, 2007:
·
Splashpad Area
Aquatic
recreational interactive play area offering endless enjoyment of water as it is
sprayed, gushed, dumped and poured from play products
·
New
Located
in the Junction area featuring a backyard youth sports theme creating fun for
the entire family
·
New Equipment in
New state-of-the-art strength line featuring
cutting-edge technology.
Individual TVs on over 50 pieces of equipment
·
New Free Weight Room
Relocation
and redesign of the free weight room featuring an expansion in equipment
offerings to meet the varying needs of users
·
New Personal Fitness Program (PFP) Area
Relocation
of PFP for easier access to locker rooms and expanded area
·
Relocation of Mind, Body, Spirit Studio
Specially
designed studio with temperature, music and lighting control in a quiet
atmosphere
·
Relocation of Cycling Studio
New
motivating cycling atmosphere
·
New Café and Coffee Bar
Coffee,
café, vending machines & a kitchenette offering many menu options
The New
Multi-Purpose Room (in the Junction area) was completed spring 2007 as part
of the renovation plan for preschool, youth, teen and adult programs.
Construction
will begin on Monday, October 15, 2007 with a majority of the projects to be
completed by the end of April 2008!
Construction
Information—Construction
information and updates will be available in the main lobby, or check our
website at www.ymcafoxcities.org.
Thank you
for your participation at the Appleton YMCA! We are extremely grateful
for your patience and understanding as we embark on this project.
The
Capital Campaign continues, and if you would like to make a contribution,
pledge cards are available at the front desk or in Gail Simmons’ office.
Executive
Director