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RYE YMCA NEWSLETTER       October 2010
News
New Look for Member Lounge
New furniture has been delivered to the member lounge (outside gymnasium) and members are already enjoying the comfortable environment.
   member lounge
teen fusionTeens Enjoy  New  Active After School Choices
Every day after school, the Rye Y has an array of choices available to teens in grades 6-12.  Teens can participate in a teen fitness fusion class, work out in the Freestyle Fitness Zone, play games in the gym or hang out in the Teen Lounge. Free to Members; $2 drop in fee for non-members. Click here for schedule.
iphoneThe Rye Y  iphone/ipad app
We're excited about our new iphone/ipad app -available free at the Apple store.  The app makes it easy to view our calendar, schedules, videos and more on the go.
Events
3 on 3 Adult Basketball League - Register Now
Starts October 5
Click here for details.  Click here to register online.
Christopher D. Mello Memorial Golf Outing
The annual Rye YMCA golf fundraiser at the Apawamis Club is Monday, October 4.  Click here for details. For more information, please contact Sally Wright at 967-6363, ext. 202.
Rye Y Arts Week - October  4-11
Celebrate the arts with us!  Art work by Kindertime and ASA participants will be displayed and special events are planned:
Oct. 5: 5:00-6:30 pm: Drawing workshop and book signing for children ages 5 - 10 with local author and illustrator Charise Mericle Harper. 
Oct. 7: 5:30-8:00 pm: A clay workshop on making figures and sculptures for kids ages 5 - 12 with the Clay Arts Center. 
Workshops are free to all, but please make a reservation at 967-6363, ext. 115 
 
Oct. 8 - 5:30-8:00 pm: Family Gym, Swim and Dinner with Armelle Gloaguen as our special musical guest. Family Members only. Free. Click here to register online
Youth Basketball League - Starts November 6
Register in person at the Member Services Desk until Oct. 24. Click here for details.
Character Dinner - October 9 - 5:00-6:30 pm - all ages 
Come have dinner with your children and their favorite characters. Family Members: Free; Youth Members: $5.00; Non-Members: $10.00. Adults accompanying children are free. Registration required - click here to register online.
Fun Club Day - October 11 - Grades K-6
Enjoy Columbus Day at the aquarium! Click here for details.
Teen Paintball - October 11 -  Ages 11-14 

Bus to Extreme Paintball leaves at 9:30 am and returns at 4 pm. Click here for details.  Register now online.

Member Connect Orientations
October 12 at 3:00 and October 28 at 7:30 pm
New and current members are invited to join a Y staff member for a short group event designed to help you get as much as possible out of your membership.  
Mom's Night Out -October 14 - 7:30 - 10 pm
Meet new moms and reconnect with old friends at the Rye Grill & Bar. Please RSVP to Kelly Kressler by Oct. 7. 
Blood Drive - October 16 - 9 am-12 pm 
Rye Y Lobby - benefits White Plains Hospital
Complete Streets/Shared Roadways Workshop
Sponsored by the Rye Y and Westchester County DOT
Tues., Oct. 19, 2010,  9am-12pm, Rye City Hall
Alta Planning and Design will present an overview of "complete streets" and what it means for our community.
Contact helengates@ryeymca.org for details.
Gymnastics open workout - October 21 - 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Ages 7 and Up - Work on all four Olympic events, plus Tumble Trac and Mini Trampoline instruction. Gymnastics experience required. Click here to register.
Kindertime and ASA Meet and Greet and Dinner
October 21 - 5:30-7:30 pm
Kindertime and ASA program participants - be sure to RSVP to staff or call 967-6363, ext. 116
Teen Nights and Teen Special Events 
During our teen nights, listed below, we are open for basketball, swimming (swim caps required) working out, video games in the Teen Lounge and  pool, air hockey and more in the Game room.  Rye Y Members: Free; Teen Access Members: $5.00;
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Friday: (Grades 9-12) 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22*, 10/29
*Volleyball Tournament - 10/22 - Admission: $5
 
Saturday:
(Grades 6-8) Saturdays: 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23*, 10/30
*6th Grade Costume Party - 10/23 - Admission:  $5
Rollover Week - 10/30- 11/5 - at the Member Services Desk
Members currently enrolled in a class have the option of continuing the class for the next session at the same day and time.
halloweenHalloween Party - October 30 - 1-3 pm 
Come in costume! Enjoy games, healthy refreshments, prizes and lots of haunted fun. All ages welcome.Fee: $2.00 per child when accompanied by an adult. Registration is not necessary.

RYE YMCA
21 Locust Avenue, Rye, NY 10580
914-967-6363
www.ryeymca.org

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In This Issue
3 on 3 Adult Basketball
Golf Outing
Rye Y Arts Week
Youth Basketball League
Character Dinner
Fun Club Day
Teen Paintball
Member Orientations
Mom's Night Out
Blood Drive
Complete Streets Workshop
Gymnastics Open Workout
Kindertime & ASA Dinner
Oct. Teen Nights & Events
Rollover Week
Halloween Party
Member Satisfaction Survey
Teen Leaders Club
Safety Red Cross Classes
Group Ex Update
TRX Training
Holiday Portraits
Social Media
Were you one of the random sample of Y members who received our annual Membership Satisfaction Survey?  We greatly appreciate your comments and will often make changes based upon this feedback.  So, if you received our survey, please take the time to fill it out. Thank you!
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Rye Y Teen Leaders Club is for teens in Grades 9-12 and is run by and for teens. As the "Teen Ambassadors" for the Rye Y, leaders will participate in a variety of Y events, teen rallies and fundraising efforts. Get involved with community service through the Rye Y's Rye Youth Engaged program. Contact Lou Caratelli for information about either or both programs.

October Safety Red Cross Classes 

Lifeguard Class
Lifeguard Review 
Waterfront Review & Waterfrong Bridge Lifeguarding
CPR/AED FPR
Babysitting Training
Infant/Child CPR Training
Click here for details
Click here to register online

Group Ex Update: Watch for our new Body Training Systems STEP class coming in November! 

New! TRX small group training.  Click here for details.

It's time to plan for your holiday portraits.  Make an appointment now
for the 11/6 sitting. Click here for details.

Click here to visit all our social media  offerings including our new Facebook Fitness Page and Teen Page.

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