North Orange County Family YMCA unveils NEW Fitness Studio in Yorba Linda

Fitness Studio offers adult and youth classes, Kid Zone, sports programs, and swim lessons

On January 30th, the North Orange County Family YMCA opened its doors to the first YMCA Fitness Studio in Orange County. The Grand Opening Event featured class demonstrations, activities for children, prizes, and a taco bar. Those in attendance also had the opportunity to tour the newly remodeled studio and sign up for free classes being held in February. Local and city officials attended the ribbon cutting ceremony, showing their support and appreciation to Clare McKenna, Executive Director of the North Orange County Family YMCA, for her many years of dedication to these communities. A special thanks to the cities of Yorba Linda and Placentia for their ongoing support of the YMCA and to those city officials in attendance: Yorba Linda Mayor John Anderson, Mayor Pro-Tem Nancy Rikel, Placentia Mayor Joseph Aguirre, and Legislative Representatives Jody Roberto from Senator Bob Huff’s office and Karalee Etheridge from Congressman Gary Miller’s office.

City officials and YMCA staff celebrate the grand opening of the first YMCA Fitness Studio in Orange County	City officials recognize Executive Director Clare McKenna for her contribution to the Yorba Linda/Placentia community. Left to Right: Placentia Mayor Joe Aguirre Placentia, Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Rikel, Jodi Roberto for Senator Bob Huff, YMCA Executive Clare McKenna, Karalee Ethridge for Congressman Gary Miller, Yorba Linda Mayor John Anderson, and Cindi Williams, Chamber of Commerce President.

The Studio located at 18333 Lemon Drive in Yorba Linda, previously home to staff administrative offices, was recently remodeled with the help of Progressive Builders for use as a fully equipped fitness studio, including a separate Kid Zone recreation area. The studio is colorful, warm, and inviting and was designed to meet the needs of the local community with accessible and innovative programs. The studio offers a variety of exercise classes - including Yoga, Pilates, Zumba™, TRX® Training, Combat Blast & More – that keep work-outs fun for the whole family. In addition to adult fitness classes, the studio offers Yoga for Kids & Teens, classes for seniors, as well as community based programs such as swim lessons, summer day camp, sports leagues, and Y Guides parent-child programs.

Group Exercise Instructor Dani Kline leads Cardio Kick Class	Grand opening attendees get a taste of the Latin Dance based exercise class ZUMBA™

For more information on the new YMCA Fitness Studio in Yorba Linda, visit http://www.ymcaoc.org/branches/ylp.php or call (714) 879-9622

Read about the Grand Opening in the Orange County Register, click here

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About YMCAOC: The YMCA of Orange County is a non-profit, charitable organization that serves the entire community. Donations support our scholarship program and Our Promise – To strive to keep programs open for all. The YMCA of Orange County serves 50,000 people annually through our four (4) Health & Wellness facilities and 100+ program locations throughout the county. Programs offered by the YMCA include Afterschool Care, Aquatics, Camp, Community Services, Health & Wellness, Sports, Y-Guides & Princesses Parent-Child Programs, and Youth Development. Whether you are looking to get fit, meet new friends, or have fun, the YMCA of Orange County has something for you! From urban areas to small towns, YMCAs have proudly served America's communities for nearly 160 years by building healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Find out more about your local YMCA today, www.ymcaoc.org