From the Y Newsletter - college scholarship and Y Summer Jobs - $15 Student Physicals

Get Help Paying for College Are you planning on attending Houston Community College? If so, you may be eligible for one of 5, $1,000 Harriet and Joe Foster Foundation YMCA scholarships! To qualify, you must be registered for 12 credit hours, have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and be a participant in a Y program or a YMCA member. The scholarship is valid for books and tuition. Apply online no later than June 6. Student Physicals Caring for the Complete Athlete Help your student athlete reach the finish line by preparing for a successful season! Houston Methodist will host its annual Pre-Participation Physical Screenings for students on Saturday, May 30 from 9 am – 12 pm at NRG Center (formerly Reliant Center). Come and receive an evaluation by an expert team of physicians. Medical professionals from various specialties including internal medicine, cardiology, neurology and orthopedics will also be on-site to provide additional clearance as needed. The cost is $15 (cash only) for ages 12-18. Free parking is provided with voucher available online. For more information, visit houstonmethodist.org/studentphysicals or call 713-441-8440.

Sugar: Is the Sweet Stuff Bad for Your Body? Are you eating too much sugar each day? Our Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator Jordyn Forsyth tells us in this week's blog how much sugar the average American eats per day, including some you think are healthy (wheat bread, Cheerios, orange juice). All this sugar is leading to health problems of epidemic proportions, including obesity, tooth decay, inflammation, and heart disease. So how much sugar is too much? And how do you calculate how much you're eating each day? Now Hiring for Summer Do you know someone who wants to work in a positive environment? We're looking for employees who enjoy working with children to join our staff this summer.  Memorial Day Hours Many of our centers will have special opening and closing hours for the Memorial Day holiday. Please check your center's webpage to see what center and pool hours will be for Monday, May 25.