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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1979
Page
12
The Elyria YWCA invites the public to an inside out Open House at Hally Hall this fall. Demonstrations displays and activities will showcase family friendly classes with no charge. Registration can be done on site. Festivities begin at 7 00 p.m. on Wednesday September 12.
The YWCA City Club noon luncheon lecture series lists four fall talks and a holiday party. Sept 21 Sherry Suttles Oberlin City Manager on Women as City Managers. Oct 19 G R Associates Fairview Park on Dressing for Success with a makeup demo. Nov 16 Bruna Raynes on Women's Self Defense for the holidays. Dec 21 Holiday Party. Dorothy Essex Lorain County Recorder speaks Dec 18 on Women as Managers.
The YWCA marks World Mutual Service Week November 11 17 across 81 countries. A fundraising event titled International Sweetest Day features a dinner entertainment and a pastry sale with desserts available for purchase.
WIND Women in New Dimensions adaptive support group for widows reports a growing turnout. Over 20 women attend the fourth Tuesday meetings, with a dinner option and programs at Holly Hall on topics like law health and continuing education. WIND II meets Sept 28 at 8 pm with speaker William Standen on Insurance. dinner at Chicago Max at 6 pm by RSVP via YWCA or at 8 pm meeting.
Seniors aged fifty and over are invited to the YWCA for an Elsie Biltz music dance session or for Friday card afternoons on Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, and Dec 14 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The cost is $1.00 and refreshments are served.
A book discussion group could be planned in Oberlin or at Holly Hall if enough interest is shown. There are still readers among us and a Women’s Back Discussion Group has been planned for some time.
Sign up for bowling at Stoney's Brunswick Lanes starts September 10 with Alyce Copas secretary contact number 323-5260. YWCA staff available to speak at meetings on YWCA programs residence or our New Insights program contact the YWCA office for more information.
Registration week of September 12 1979 for adult classes trips and workshops. Membership required with basic adult $10 yearly and additional dues for teens preteens seniors and associates. Fees due at registration and refunds limited to emergencies or moves with a $1 service fee.
A roster of community courses at the YWCA includes BEGINNING BRIDGE with Ruth Amon and DUPLICATE BRIDGE with Ruth Arion, WATER COLORS with Fred Leach, POTTERY with Tim Phinney, BEGINNING GUITAR with Tim Wallace, YOGA with Gary Keebler, RACQUETBALL at Riveredge, plus health and beauty workshops, dancing and cookery. Many require memberships, with dates Sept to Oct and fees ranging from 5 to 20 dollars, describing schedules, instructors, and materials.
A morning event for women and mothers offers advance registrations for a series of homemaker classes. The program features Linda Castro with The Fat Mentality and Stay Fit, a Continental Breakfast, and a toll program. Homemaker classes run Sept 20 to Oct 24 with options: Duplicate Bridge with Ruth Amon, Assertive Parenting with Louise Weigle, and Fall Variety Crafts led by Annie Hyle. fees range from free to $15.00.
The New Insights Group invites low income and troubled women to join a support group offering lectures rap sessions and leisure time activities. Transportation and child care are provided at no charge. For more information contact Jeanine P. Donaldson at the YWCA.
Volunteers are invited to lead weekly Current Events discussions at a special lunch table. They seek topics and readers, with Marion Kally at WIND I organizing.
The Elyria YWCA announces a noon Friday craft and stitchery shop in Holly Hall starting this fall, run by volunteers Harnet Henke and Mickie Schriner. It seeks more stock and offers demos and instruction in crocheting, stitching, knitting, woodworking, and stuffed animals, with a small fee for individual lessons.
Kiddie Korner will run Tuesday to Thursday from 9 00 am to 12 00 pm starting September 10. Activities include arts and crafts and music listening to aid preschool readiness. Mrs Alda Taylor, head teacher, invites all ages. cost is 15 dollars for the first child and 1 00 extra for each additional child within a YWCA member family.
The organization notes 27 percent of its budget comes from united giving and calls for donations and volunteering. It emphasizes member agency status and urges more women to participate to boost interest and funds for women’s concerns.
The Leaders Council, the planning and coordinating group of club representatives, will meet on September 24 at 4 30 p m. All representatives are urged to attend as officers will be elected at this initial gathering.
When public schools announce closures the YWCA will close as well. Listen to WEOL and other local stations for announcements about further closures or schedule changes.
The YWCA maintains an active affirmative action plan and progresses toward an action audit as recommended by the National Association Review Team.
The YWCA invites teen girls to join as Y-Teens for 3 dollars yearly with activities across labs trips children service projects and social events. Classes include Disco Dance Roller Skating Yoga and a Pre-Teen program with food service volunteering and a future-focused training plan led by Estelle Ristas.
The YWCA Holly Hearth offers lunch five days a week from 11 00 am to 1 30 am with dishes like hamburgers fries daily soups salads and a chef specialty plate. Volunteers provide friendly service in air conditioned country decor and can host small meetings or larger events up to 200 guests with dinner service and wedding receptions. Call Mrs Estella Ristas at 322-6308 for bookings or inquiries.
The YWCA announces a yearlong pre-teen program for grades 1 through 6 with memberships at 125 dollars. Classes run Saturdays from Sept 22 to Oct 27, including Morning Gymnastics Level 1 for 10 to 12 and Art with Kathy Gesing for Elyria City Schools, with options in sculpture, painting, weaving and drama. Fees vary by class and age, with scholarships available on request.
The Elyria YWCA calls for new members across ages races and beliefs to join, support groups, classes, workshops and social action. Members receive the Y-LINE Newsletter and can volunteer for services, committee work and leadership roles as events are planned.
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