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|For Immediate Release |Contact: |

| |Kathy Lehr |

| |YMCA of Greater Cincinnati |

| |(513) 310-1937 |

| |klehr@ |

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MELROSE YMCA FACT SHEET

Background on operational decision to adjust hours at Melrose YMCA

CINCINNATI, OHIO. (JANUARY 3, 2013) – In December 2012, the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati Chief Operating Officer Stan Law, met with news media and community members to discuss the operational decision to adjust the membership health and wellness hours at the Melrose YMCA, located at 2840 Melrose Avenue in Cincinnati. Members and community leaders were notified that effective January 2, 2013, the Melrose YMCA will be open to membership, from 5 a.m. until 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. YMCA group exercise programs offered during this new timeframe, will continue.

In making the decision to adjust the membership hours, the Y has carefully studied use of the facility over the past 16 months, finding that 73-percent of members attended programs and worked out during the revised hours of operation. While membership has increased at Melrose, it is not at the level needed to operate with extended hours. The new schedule will enable the majority of YMCA members and program participants to continue their activities.

The following programs will continue to be offered, mornings, afternoons, and evenings at the Melrose YMCA:

• Before school and after school enrichment

• Black and Latino Achievers College and Career Readiness

• Mentoring sessions

• The Blast (for adults with developmental disabilities)

• SilverSneakers®

• 2013 summer camp

• Community/school rentals (swim teams, etc.)

Members of the Melrose YMCA are invited to utilize any other branch of the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati during day, evening, or weekend membership hours. Visit the website for a complete listing.

The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati welcomes proposals for partnerships that could help us return to original hours of operation at Melrose. For rental information, call (513) 241-9622.

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About the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati strives to strengthen communities. Through our focus on youth development, healthy living, and

social responsibility, we embrace and nurture the promise that lives in all of us. The Y gives children, families, and individuals the

support and resources needed to be healthier, more confident, connected, and secure. For more information about the YMCA of

Greater Cincinnati, visit the website , or call (513) 362-YMCA.

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