SPECIALTY PROGRAMS: ADULT

St. Pat's Bingo

Adults of all ages are invited to a fun night of bingo from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 19th at the YMCA. Enjoy the luck of the Irish as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style. If your last name begins with A to M, please bring your favorite side dish. If your last name begins with N to Z, please bring an unused personal hygiene item to donate to Two Rivers. All players should bring 2 white elephant gifts wrapped to be given out as prizes for bingo. The cost is $1 for members and $4 for nonmembers. Registration is appreciated by March 18th, but walk-ins are welcome

Chinese New Year Bingo

Adults of all ages are invited to a fun night of bingo from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 19th at the YMCA. January may be the start of our New Year, but the Chinese New Year doesn't start until February. So, we get another night to celebrate! If your last name begins with A to M, please bring an unused personal hygiene item to donate to Two Rivers. If your last name begins with N to Z, please bring an appetizer-style dish. All players should bring 2 white elephant gifts wrapped to be given out as prizes for bingo. The cost is $1 for members and $4 for nonmembers. Registration is encouraged by February 18th, but walk-ins are welcome.

Earth Day Bingo

Adults of all ages are invited to a fun night of bingo from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 23rd at the YMCA. Protecting the environment is an important part of our responsibility as citizens, so let's celebrate Earth Day with some “green” food. If your last name begins with A to M, please bring an unused personal hygiene item to donate to Two Rivers. If your last name begins with N to Z, please bring a “green” dish (any dish that is the color green or contains green-colored items). All players should bring 2 white elephant gifts wrapped to be given out as prizes for bingo. The cost is $1 for members and $4 for nonmembers. Registration is appreciated by April 22nd, but walk-ins are welcome.

Armed Forces Bingo

Adults of all ages are invited to a fun night of bingo from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 21st at the YMCA. Protecting our country is an important job, and military veterans are sometimes forgotten. Show you appreciate their service by bringing an unused personal care item to donate to the Illinois Veterans' Home in Quincy. If your last name begins with A to M, please bring a dish you love. All players should bring 2 white elephant gifts wrapped to be given out as prizes for bingo. The cost is $1 for members and $4 for nonmembers. Registration by May 20th is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Squirrely Bingo

Adults of all ages are invited to a fun night of bingo from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 22nd at the YMCA. Believe it or not, January is Squirrel Appreciation Month. Now, they may cause trouble for your garden, but let's show our appreciation for squirrels with some nutty food. If your last name begins with A to M, please bring a dish with nuts in it. If your last name begins with N to Z, please bring an unused personal hygiene item to donate to Two Rivers. All players should bring 2 white elephant gifts wrapped to be given out as prizes for bingo. The cost is $1 for members and $4 for nonmembers. Registration is appreciated by January 21st, but walk-ins are welcome.

Tournament Tuesday: Foosball

Come out to the YMCA on Tuesday, May 25th and show off your soccer skills in our Foosball Tournament. Space is limited to 12 competitors of all ages so be sure to register ahead of time. The tournament will start at noon. Entry fee is $2 for members and $3 for nonmembers. Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration by May 24th is appreciated.

Tournament Tuesday: Air Hockey

Come out to the YMCA on Tuesday, April 20th and show off your hockey skills in our Air Hockey Tournament. Space is limited to 12 competitors of all ages so be sure to register ahead of time. The tournament will start at noon. Entry fee is $2 for members and $3 for nonmembers. Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration by April19th is appreciated.

Tournament Tuesday: Ping-Pong

Come out to the YMCA on Tuesday, January 19th and show off your ping-pong skills in our Ping-Pong Tournament. Space is limited to 12 competitors so be sure to register ahead of time. The tournament will start at noon. Entry fee is $2 for members and $3 for nonmembers. Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration by January 18 is appreciated.

Tournament Tuesday: Wii Bowling

Come out to the YMCA on Tuesday, March 16th and show off your skills on the Nintendo Wii in our Wii Bowling Tournament. Space is limited to 12 competitors of all ages so be sure to register ahead of time. The tournament will start at 6:00 p.m. Entry fee is $2 for members and $3 for nonmembers. Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration by March 15th is appreciated.

Tournament Tuesday: Pool

Come out to the YMCA on Tuesday, February 16th and show off your billiard skills in our Pool Tournament. Space is limited to 12 competitors of all ages so be sure to register ahead of time. The tournament will start at 6:00 p.m. Entry fee is $2 for members and $3 for nonmembers. Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration by February 15th is appreciated.

Health Chalk Talk

The world of medicine is always changing, and it is hard to keep up on the latest information. That's why the YMCA and Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville have teamed up for a Health Chalk Talk every other month. Medical professionals will give presentations on a variety of topics to keep you 'in the know' when it comes to healthcare. The talks will last from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m., so bring a sack lunch. Our next discussions will be on Tuesday, February 9th and Tuesday, April 13th. Spend your lunch with us and leave with some beneficial knowledge.

Cholesterol Screening

February is American Heart Month reminding everyone of the importance of taking care of that vital organ. One of the best ways to look out for your heart is to watch your cholesterol. The American Heart Association recommends that everyone 20 years or older should have their cholesterol checked at least every 5 years, but if you have other risk factors it should be done more frequently. On Thursday, February 11th, Blessing Hospital will be performing cholesterol screenings at the YMCA for only $25 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. A 12-hour fast is required, but you can take medication and drink water in that period. The normal cost for this type of screening is $173, so you save almost $150. Registration is required, but walk-in appointments will be available.

Bone Density Screening

Checking your bone density is crucial in helping to prevent broken bones. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, one in two women and one in four men over age 49 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. Find out if you are at risk for this disease at the YMCA's Bone Density Screening on Thursday, April 29th from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Each screening will last about five minutes, and your results and an explanation of them will be given to you immediately following the testing. This important check-up costs $10 and is offered through McDonough District Hospital. Pre-registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.

Sun Damage Awareness Screening

Prevention is the best medicine to treat cancer. Help yourself stay healthy with a free screening at the YMCA. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States with more than one million skin cancers diagnosed each year, according to the American Cancer Society. McDonough District Hospital will be offering a free Sun Damage Awareness Screening on Tuesday, May 18th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Each testing will take about five minutes and will include analysis of the results immediately following from a health professional. Get tested for these deadly diseases now to catch them before they become a problem.