Storm Damage and Facility UpdateThe Member Services Desk, Fitness Center, locker rooms (boys and girls) are now open. The Brookside Pool will open later this afternoon or tomorrow (9/2) Please call the Y this afternoon for an update. Spinning classes and racquetball are canceled until further notice. Babysitting will re-open 9/7. The Wainwright House is open and the final day of All Aboard Camp is on. All members of the community without hot water are welcome to use our shower facilities. Please see our updated Maintenance period schedule.
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Dear Members,
With our 2nd flooding event in 4 years behind us, the Rye Y and  community are undertaking cleanup and restoration of our homes, facilities and public spaces. Our neighbors and friends throughout the Sound Shore are all experiencing Irene's devastating effects to varying degrees. We know that restoring some measure of routine to daily life will help over the coming days and weeks. The Y is working hard to repair and renovate our facility so that you and your family may continue to enjoy all that the Y offers.
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Nothwithstanding the 3-4 feet of flood waters surrounding the building, we are happy to report that our flood gates appeared to hold and stemmed the flow of the raging brook with groundwater providing the most damage.The Y's lower level Child Care Room, Teen Lounge, Spinning Studio, Pa Cope pool, and boiler room sustained the most damage, requiring extensive renovation and
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replacement of materials and equipment. Although Hurricane Irene took its toll on our 21 Locust Ave. building, we are fortunate that the Fitness Center was undamaged and is open to members. This latest flood, though damaging to our facility, appears for now to be less devastating than the flood of 2007 which closed sections of our building for weeks and required over $800,000 in repairs.
Thank you for the many words of support we have received over the last week. Please know that the Y is here for you.
Gregg Howells
Executive Director
Click here to view a short video clip taken outside of the Y during the storm.
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Rye Y Adventure Campers Give Back to the Community Teen campers at the Rye Y Adventure Camp enjoyed a variety of destinations this summer, including rock climbing, amusement parks, museums and baseball games. But for many campers, the best days were those spent making a positive difference in our community. Read more
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Rye Y Receives United Way Grant The Rye Y celebrates receiving a $20,000 "Step Up 2 Health" partnership grant from United Way of Westchester and Putnam to fund the Y's Healthier Communities Initiatives. Read more
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YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program (YDPP)
Would you like to lose weight and exercise more? Take control with our YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program (YDPP). Program goals: Reduce body weight by 7% and increase physical activity to 150 minutes a week. For a free risk assessment, click here to email Tanya Potrzebowski, YDPP Regional Coordinator, or call 914-967-6363, x206. View video here.
16 session program starts in September. Tuesday: 7-8 pm OR Wednesday: 10-11 am
FEES: Rye Y Members: $215; Non-Members: $265
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Ready Set GO Fit - register now for 10/4 start
Are you ready to take on the challenge of finally taking on your health and fitness goals? Then "Ready, Set GO FIT" if FOR YOU!
This 12 week program will meet every Tuesday from 11:30am - 12:30 pm beginning October 4th and running until December 20th (what a great way to prepare for the challenges that the holiday season presents!) Members only, Fee: $100
Click here for details.
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Family Portraits - 9/17 - beginning at 9 am
Beginning at 9:00 am
F-16 returns to capture those special moments of you and your children. Please call extension 115 to set up a time
Click here for details.
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Family Overnight at Camp Jewell - Register by 9/12
Start making a new tradition with your family and the Rye YMCA. Camp Jewell, located in Colbrook, Connecticut boasts 540 acres along the shores of Triangle Lake. Families stay in a safe, wholesome environment, surrounded by caring staff members with plenty of fun activities.
Fees: 5 & up: $120 per person; under 5 free
Please contact Kelly Kressler, Director of Family Services
967-6363, ext. 115, by September 12
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September Teen NightsThe Rye Y is open for basketball, swimming (swim caps required), working out, video games, or socializing with friends. Teens can also try air hockey, pool, ping-pong or foosball in the Game Room. All are welcome, Rye Y members are free and Teen Access members are $5.00. Don't have a teen access card? Click here for a Teen Access Card application. High School Teen nights, Fridays, 7-10 pm - 9/16 & 9/23 Middle School Teen nights (Y 2Night!) Saturdays, 7-10 pm 9/17 & 24
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Fun Club Days - 9/28 & 9/29 We're planning two days of fun during school vacation days! Members & ASA/KT participants: $60/day; Non-member: $75/day. Extended hours available. Click here to register online.
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LIVE STRONG at the YMCA
The Y and LIVESTRONG have joined together to create LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a research-based physical activity and well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors reclaim their total health. The program features a free 12-week adult Y membership, two free 75 minute classes per week and full access to the Y seven days a week. The program will launch this fall and is open to all, so please pass on this information to your friends and family. For more information, click here or email livestrong@ryeymca.org
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The Rye Y is committed to nurturing the potential
of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility.
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We are closed on Monday, 9/5, in observance of Labor Day. Have a happy and safe holiday.
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ANNUAL MAINTENANCE PERIOD UPDATE: During this period, various areas of the building are closed for repairs, painting and cleaning. Updated maintenance schedule.
The maintenance period was scheduled to end 9/5, but please note that due to storm damage, some work on the first floor has been delayed or will have to be redone. The Spinning Studio is closed until further notice - it was damaged and will have to undergo extensive restoration. The Freestyle Fitness Zone will not be ready to open next week. The Pa Cope pool is closed will have to be re-drained. We will re-open the babysitting room (regular hours) on Wed. 9/7 instead of Tuesday.
We expect the Group Ex studio and Gymnasium to re-open next week as scheduled. Please watch for future updates.
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MEMBER SATISFACTION SURVEY: Our 2011 survey was sent to a random sampling of members. If you received the survey, please take the time to fill it out and return to us. Thank you!
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REGISTER NOW FOR UPCOMING SAFETY CLASSES: Life guarding and Waterfront - starts 9/14
Babysitting - 9/29 & 9/30
CPR review - 9/27
First aid and CPR 10/27 & 11/3
Click here for complete schedule
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Wave Ryeder Tryouts
Tryouts start September 13. For details, please click here. |
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YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION - starts 9/19: In person registration only at the Member Services Desk. Don't delay- limited space! Click here for details.
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New! RUGBY CLASS - ages 8-11 (touch) There is still room in our new Rugby class, Mondays, 3:30-4:30 pm, at the Midland School. Click here to register.
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Get Fit this fall! Try Teen On and Off Conditioning Program p. 30; Power Up, p. 35 and Nutrition Integration Series, p. 33. Click here to view program guide. |
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