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RYE YMCA NEWSLETTER       November 2010
News
Lights On Afterschool at the Rye YLights On Afterschool
The Rye YMCA celebrated Lights on Afterschool on October 21 with an event for families enrolled in the Y After School Adventures program... Read more
gymnastic teamRye Y Gymnasts off to a Great Start
The Rye YMCA gymnastics team is already in great form. They kicked off the season at the FUNomenal Flippers Invitational...Read more
Healthy Lifestyles Blog: In the Zone with Vera, Penny & Val 
"Ready for our torture?" Vera asks me with a smile. Read more
Rye Y Family Halloween Party slideshow
Events
Rollover Week is Oct. 30 - Nov. 5
Members currently enrolled in a class have the option of continuing the class for the next session at the same day and time. Most children's aquatics classes need an evaluation form. Switch Day is Nov. 9 from 7:30 am to 7:00 pm. In person only.

Session II Registration starts November 10 for Members at 6:00 am online. Most children's aquatics classes are not available for online registration.  Please mail in or drop off registration lottery form by Nov. 9  An evaluation form is required.

Non-Member Registration starts November 12 at 6 am online, 7:30 am in-person.
SK thermometerMY Y Week - Nov. 1-6

My Y Week is a week dedicated to improving awareness of the Strong Kids Campaign in our community.  You'll see lots of fun themes and activities throughout the Y during the week, particularly on Nov. 1, 4 and 6! To find out more about the Strong Kids Campaign, please click here.  

 
Fun Club Days - Nov. 2 & 11 - Grades K-6
Tuesday, November 2nd - Fun filled day of swimming, games and arts & crafts  at the Rye Y.
Thursday November 11th - Movie: 'MEGAMIND' and swimming at the Y.
Click here for details.
Panel Discussion on Encouraging Unstructured Play
November 8, 9:30-11:00 am at the Rye Nature Center
'Nature Deficit' Why today's children are losing touch with unstructured play experiences and playing outside; how this is affecting them and what we can do. Come learn about current research on the advantages of active, unstructured and outdoor play - cognitive, physical, social/emotional.
Panelists:  Ed Philipp, Director of Operations, Rye YMCA, Sally Rogol, Rye Rec; Christine Siller, Rye Nature Center; Dr. Paul Donahue, clinical psychologist; Stephanie Lowe, Rye Youth Council; RCPS and Kathy Price, Rye Presbyterian Nursery School, moderator.
Family Portraits - Nov. 6
F-16 returns to capture those special moments of you and your children. Click here for details.  Starts at 9 am by appt. Contact Kelly Kressler to make an appt. at 967-6363, ext. 115
Member Connect Orientations
Nov. 10 at 12 pm and Nov. 19 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.  
Paintball II - November 11 -  Ages 11-14
Back by popular demand!

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

"Jekyll & Hyde" and Lunch for Teens - Ages 12-15
Thursday, November 11 - Limited space available.
Bus leaves the Rye Y at 10:30 am for the Westchester Broadway Theater in Elmsford and returns at 4:30 pm. Click here for details.
Gymnastics open workout - November 18 - 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. Fee: $20.  Click here to register.
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) 11/5, 11/12, 11/19*
*3 on 3 Basketball Tournament - 11/19 - Admission: $5
 
Saturday:
(Grades 6-8) 11/6*, 11/13**, 11/20***
*Are You Smarter Than a Teen Staff Leader?
**Canned Food Drive
*** 7th & 8th Grade Dance (Admission is $5 for all)

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

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In This Issue
Lights on Afterschool
Rye Y Gymnasts
Healthy Lifestyles Blog
Halloween Photos
Rollover Week
My Y Week
Fun Club Days
Unstructured Play Panel
Family Portraits
Member Orientations
Teen Paintball II
Jekyll & Hyde for Teens
Gymnastics Open Workout
Nov. Teen Nights & Events
Freestyle Fitness Zone
WiFi at the Y
Volunteer at the Y
Teen Leaders Club
Teen Leaders Club
Social Media

Happy
Thanksgiving!

Reminder: We are closed Thursday, Nov. 25. On, Friday, Nov. 26 we are open from 8am-6pm.

The Freestyle Fitness Zone now has the same hours as the Fitness Center! (Open when the Rye YMCA  is open) Have you tried a free micro class yet? Click here for schedule.
WiFi at the Y
SSID: RyeYMCA
WEP Key: RyeYWiFi (case sensitive)

Volunteer at the Y!
Interested in making a difference in your community?  We have several volunteer positions currently open. Click here for details.

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.

Safety Classes

Sign up now for Nov. babysitting and other  safety classes. Click here for details

Group Ex

Special Thanksgiving schedule for Friday, 11/26 TBA including  a Zumba class in the gym from 10-11 am,

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

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