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RYE YMCA NEWSLETTER       August 2011 
News
gymnastic nationalsRye Y Gymnasts' Dedication Pays Off
The Rye Y Gymnastics team competed with over 1700 gymnasts in Toledo, Ohio from June 22 to 25 at the YMCA National Gymnastics Championships. The Rye Y team performed well, bringing home multiple medals.. Read more
In Their Own Words
Click below to watch two videos of Rye Y camp counselors talking about their camp experiences. 
Camp Counselor videos
Fall Program Registration Starts August 3
Registration starts August 3 for Members and August 10 for Non-members. Online registration starts at 6 am and is available for most programs except youth aquatics. Click here to register online.  Members - please drop off youth aquatic registrations by August 2 for an August 3 lottery. Click here to view the fall 2011 program guide. 
NEW PROGRAMS FOR FALL
Here are just a few of our new fall programs. View the program guide for details.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
is a research based physical activity and well-being program designed to help cancer survivors reclaim their total health. The program is open to members and non-members and is free. Click here for details. If you are interested in participating in a program this fall, please email livestrong@ryeymca.org

YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program (YDPP)
Did you know that 1 out of 5 New Yorkers are at risk for diabetes?
Click here to learn more.  The program starts at the Y in September and consists of 16 weekly one hour core sessions plus 8 monthly meetings. Both an evening and morning class will be offered.  The fee is $215 for members and $265 for non-members. For more information or a free pre-diabetes assessment at the Rye Y, email Tanya Potrzebowski, YDPP Regional Coordinator or call 967-6363, ext. 206.

Leap into Language - Ages 18-36 mos: Techniques that help stimulate early speech & language abilities. p. 13
Rugby - Ages 8-10: Get active with our new touch rugby class - no experience required. p. 26
Family Overnight at Camp Jewell, Oct. 1-2: Spend some rewarding family time surrounded by caring staff members and plenty of fun activities. p. 31
Parent Discussion/Networking Group for parents of children with special needs, p.32
Nutrition Integration Series, a certified sports nutrition specialist and personal trainer will help you achieve your fitness goals. Click here for details.
Events
Teen Whitewater Rafting - 8/31

Teens ages 12-15, join us for one last summer adventure on the Delaware River. Click here for details. 

Wainwright House Programs
Healing Circles - August 3 & 17, 7:00-8:30 pm 
Click here for details.
Affinity Group: Parents of Young Adults with Asperger/High Functioning Autism. August 19 & 24, 7:00-9:00 pm 
Click here for details.

Summer Yoga Workshop at the Wainwright House
Weekly series, Thursdays from 5-6 pm. Click here for details
Save the Date - Wave Ryeder Tryouts
Tryouts start September 13. For details, please click here.

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

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In This Issue
Program Registration
New Fall Programs
Teen Whitewater Rafting
Wainwright House
Summer Yoga Workshop
Wave Ryeder Tryouts
Annual Maintenance Period
Summer Update
Parking Alert

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE PERIOD: 8/20-9/5 During this period, various areas of the building will be closed for repairs, painting and cleaning.  Click here for a detailed schedule.

Highlights: We'll be renovating the shower areas in the men's & women's locker rooms and adding windows to the Freestyle Fitness Zone.  

Did you miss our Summer Update? Click here to view. summer member update     
Parking Alert:  Please be safe during this summer camp season at the Y. Exercise extra caution when driving in the parking lot and neighborhood, and park only in designated spots on Mead Place.   
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