Toni Coolidge

Customer Service Supervisor

YWCA of Central Maine

Tel. 207.795.4050

February 15, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training offered at the YWCA

Lewiston-The YWCA of Central Maine will be offering American Red Cross Lifeguard Training. The class sessions will take place on February 28, March 7, March 14, and March 21 from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

This course teaches students the knowledge and skills essential to prevent, and if necessary, respond to aquatic emergencies appropriately. This course includes American Red Cross CPR/AED for professional rescuers and standard first aid.

Participants must be at least 15 years of age and complete a 300 yard swim and timed deep water object removal prerequisite to starting the course. The prerequisite tests will take place on the first day of classes.

Members of the YWCA pay $225 for the four week session and non-members pay $250 for the four week session. Space is limited and registrations need to be in by February 23. For more information or to register, call the YWCA of Central Maine at 795-4050 or via email at [email protected]

YWCA of Central Maine is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. For over 125 years, the YWCA has offered relevant, accessible programs and services to improve the lives of women, teens, children, and families of all faiths and backgrounds. For more information on the YWCA of Central Maine, visit: www.YWCAMaine.org.

LEWISTON — The YWCA of Central Maine will offer American Red Cross Lifeguard Training from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 28, March 7, 14 and 21.

The course will teach students the knowledge and skills essential to prevent, and if necessary, respond to aquatic emergencies appropriately. The course will include American Red Cross CPR/AED for professional rescuers and standard first aid.

Participants must be at least 15 years of age and complete a 300-yard swim and timed deep water object removal prerequisite to starting the course. The prerequisite tests will take place on the first day of classes.

The cost for YWCA members is $225; nonmembers, $250. Space is limited and registrations need to be in by Tuesday, Feb. 23. For more information or to register, call the YWCA of Central Maine at 795-4050 or e-mail [email protected].