Thursday, May 3rd ALL DAY
Please stop by the Athenaeum on Thursday, May 3rd for a fun and useful giveaway that is sure to make all of you smile.  Thank you for all that you do!

Thursday, May 10th 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.; BGI lobby
Do you have an interest in commuting by bicycle?  Are you apprehensive about biking in traffic or knowing traffic laws for cyclists?  If so, you’re not alone!  Please join us for the Indy Bike Hub’s monthly commuter networking event!  Several different topics will be covered over the upcoming months, including route planning and how to pack for a bike trip.  We will also answer questions, educate on bike safety and also give useful information on commuting.  We also encourage existing commuters to attend too!  This is a FREE event.  We hope to see all of you potential and existing commuters there!

Saturday, July 14th
Have you ever attended the Indy Crietrium Race?  If not, now is your chance!  We would like to provide volunteers  to help with the race!  The INDY CRIT brings so many people downtown, promotes biking in our city and also benefits one of our favorite organizations FREE WHEELIN’ Community Bikes.  Proceeds from this event go directly to the organization. 
If you are interested in volunteering, which we hope you are, please click on the link below to sign up.  There are several different volunteer opportunities to choose from and all of them will be fun filled, bike racing fun.

http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/7823456324576480108

To find out more about the Indy Criterium Race and Freewheelin, please click on the links below:

www.indycrit.com/

http://www.freewheelinbikes.org/

The Indy Bike Hub YMCA is partnering with IndyCog to promote Bike to Work Day.  We encourage all ofyou on Friday May 18th, to bike to work!  To further encourage all of you, starting at 7am that day, we will be offering free bike parking at the Indy Bike Hub, located on the East wing of the city market.  There will be snacks, prizes and people to help you store your bike, educate on commuting and much much more!  If you are interested in this upcoming day, please visit the IndyCog website at: www.theindycog.com/
Questions? Contact Karen Doe, Sr. Wellness Director at kdoe@indymca.org    

Thanks to all of our generous members, we were able to donate 275 pounds of food to Gleaners Food Bank.  Gifts of food and critical grocery products, from generous donors like you allow Gleaners to better supply the 410 central and southeastern Indiana charities that depend on Gleaners help to fee hungry Hoosiers. ” With your continued help, together, we will rise to the challenge until every bowl is filled….”.
Thank you for your help in acheiving this significant donation.  Interested in finding our more about this program? 
Please visit: www.gleaners.org 

Thursday May 17th at 6 p.m. 
Thanks to all who came out last month to Bru Burger Bar!   This month, in honor of Cinco De Mayo, we will be heading to Revolucion in Fountain Square.  We will dine on fresh chips and salsa, indulge in a diverse taco selection and of course enjoy that Cindo De Mayo vibe.  Oh and don’t forget about the fun outdoor patio, it’s finally warm enough to enjoy dinner outside! If interested, please sign up on the RSVP sheet at the front desk.  We hope to see you there!
Questions?  Contact Laura Walters at lwalters@indymca.org

Do you have trouble staying motivated to work out?  Do you have friends who are in the same boat?  If so, please take advantage of this great program!  We will provide you with a joint wellness appointment to go over what your goals will be and map out a workout plan that works best for both of you.  It’s a win win situation!
Questions?  Contact Angie Boarman at aboarman@indymca.org  

My Y Week:  April 23 – 27What is My Y Week?
A special week to bring member awareness and education to our Y for All Campaign.  This week also gives members several different and fun opportunities to donate

What does my Y Week include?
We will have week long events including:
-A Silent Auction at both the Athenaeum and Indy Bike Hub YMCA’s
-Cycle-a-thon’s at both Athenaeum and Indy Bike Hub YMCA’s
-A “500 or More Board” through the end of the community campaign (May 27, race day).  This board displays the names of those who have donated $500 or more!

We hope you join us for this wonderful week of awareness, education and fun!  Questions?  Ask your favorite Y employee!

Have you heard about our New Member Fans?!
If not, now is the time to get one!  These are a great way to experience all there is to do at the YMCA.  All you have to do is pick up a fan at the front desk. When you turn in your completed fan, you receive $25 in  Y bucks!  It’s that simple!  Questions?  Contact Laura Walters at lwalters@indymca.org

222 E Market Street
317-612-3083
We are a YMCA with a bike twist! In partnership with the City of Indianapolis and Bicycle Garage Indy, the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is able to provide you a unique facility in the heart of downtown Indianapolis for all your fitness needs. Whether you are a bike commuter looking for a hub to store your bike during the work day, or health seekers looking for a place to jump start your journey to health and wellbeing, the Indy Bike Hub YMCA is your answer. Stop by for a visit today; come see what we have to offer.
• Wellness Center with cardio machines, strength machines, free weight machines
• Free towel service
• Spacious locker rooms
• Free WiFi
• Y member at home? Come workout for FREE 5 times, after that it’s only $5.00
• Guest Passes are $10, may purchase “Big Game” Guest Pass Packages in increments of 5 ahead of time