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RYE YMCA NEWSLETTER       January 2012  
News
OsbornRye Y Spreads Holiday Cheer
with a Holiday Party at the Osborn, Santa Claus at the Y, gifts to the Carver Center, Wave Ryeder gift baskets and Teen Carnival.    Read more.

teen leadersRye Y Teens Focus on Leadership and Social Responsibility
Last month, the Rye Y Teen Leaders Club gathered with 250 other leaders at YMCA Camp Greenkill in Huguenot, New York.  "Conference is most definitely the wrong way to describe this adventure!" said Scott Umbel, Rye Y Senior Program Director.   Read more.
Greenwich meetRye Y Wave Ryders Keep Winning
The Rye YMCA Wave Ryeders competed successfully against the Greenwich Boys and Girls Club on December 2.  Read more.
LIVESTRONG and MacAngel Fundraiser livestrong
The Rye Y hosted "Swim for 2 Great Causes" shortly after Thanksgiving Day as a way to work off the turkey and to fundraise for LIVESTRONG at the YMCA and MAC Angels.  Swimmers took to the pool under the leadership of organizers Jim Carlson, Laura Tiedge and Phil Gormley...Read more   

Events
2012 Camp
Summer Camp is around the corner! We recommend you register as soon as possible as many of our camp options filled up early last year.
Camp Registration starts:
Jan. 11: Returning Campers and their siblings:
January 18: All campers
Register online at ryeycamp.org (starting on the dates above).

2012 Spring Program Guide now online!
2012 Spring Program Guide

Click to view

Let the Y help you realize your New Year's Resolutions to live a healthier lifestyle!
Session III Program Registration:
January 16-22: Rollover Week. Members currently enrolled in a class have the option of continuing the class.
January 25:
Member Registration starts at 6 am online.Click here to register. (Most children's aquatics classes are not available for online registration. Please mail in or drop off registration lottery form by January 24.  An evaluation form is required.)
January 27: Non-Member Registration starts at 7:30 am in person or 6 am online.
Fun Club Day - Jan. 16    
Enjoy your school vacation day at the Y!  Click here for details and to register.
Family Ski Bus Adventure - Jan. 21, 7 am-7 pm   
Join your friends and family for a day of skiing/snowboarding at Windham! Don't miss out, register now!  Click here for details and to register.
Special Needs Family Fun Day: family
Sat., Jan. 21, 1:30-3:30 pm A fun afternoon for the whole family at the Rye Y featuring recreational swim, soft gym play, arts & crafts, family fitness class and healthy snacks. Open to all children with special needs and their familes. No registration necessary.
Free to Members and Non-Members.
   For more information, please contact Scott Umbel, Senior Program Director
Louie Miranda in Concert - Sat., Jan. 28, 3-4 pm     
Enjoy your school vacation day at the Y!   Click here for details and to register.
January Teen Nights
The 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?
High School students, Fridays,  7-10 pm: 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 
Middle School students
(Y 2Night!) Bouncy House, Gym Games, Movies, Your Music Playlist & more!  Saturdays,  7-10 pm: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21 & 1/28
Safety Classes
Register now for January Classes including Lifeguard Class, Waterfront Lifeguard Class, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Babysitting Training. Click here for details.
January Wainwright House Programs
Jazz Brunch with Arcadia Jazz - noon-3:00pm
Click here for details
Interfaith Celebration with Rev. Azima Jackson,
Sun, Jan. 22, 2 pm Click here for details
Meditation Groups:  Click here for details
gift cardRye YMCA Gift Cards Now Available!  Our new gift cards can be loaded with any amount - perfect for gifts of personal training, classes, camp - the possibilities are endless!  (Must purchase with credit card or cash, no checks)

The Rye Y is committed to nurturing the potential

of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility.
RYE YMCA
21 Locust Avenue, Rye, NY 10580
914-967-6363
www.ryeymca.org

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In This Issue
Rye YWave Ryeders
Swim Fundraiser
Summer Camp
Spring Program Registration
Fun Club Day
Family Ski Bus Adventure
Special Needs Family Fun Day
Louie Miranda Concert
January Teen Nights
Safety Classes
Wainwright House
Diabetes Prevention
Swim Team Home Meets
Special Needs Family Swim
Personal Training
HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program: Our next class will start in late January.  To learn more about the program or find out if you are at risk, click here.    

Swim Team Home Meets - please check website for special pool schedules. As finding a parking spot may require more time than usual, we recommend you arrive about 15 minutes before your scheduled class/activity.  Please consider using one of the Rye Municipal Parking lots.
Friday, 1/13
5:45-8:15 pm
Sunday, 1/15 12:45-5:00 pm
Sunday,1/22 12:45-5:00 pm  

The gymnasium will be closed on January 7 from noon-4pm due to a home Gymnastic Meet.  Please note that the parking will be more crowded than usual.  

Parking Reminder Please be courteous and safe in the parking lot and park only in designated spaces on Mead Place. When our parking lot is crowded or full, parking in a municipal lot is an option. Thank you for your cooperation and  understanding.  

Family Swim for Children with Special Needs.  Sundays -  9:00- 9:45 am.   A facilitator will assist with fun games, safety skills and helpful tips in the water. Open to youth of all ages. One adult must accompany each child with special needs. Free to Rye Y members; Non Members: Free for special needs child(ren) plus 1 adult per child. Non Members: Normal guest fee will apply for additional family members that attend. No sign up necessary.

Half hour personal training sessions now in effect. To view 2012 Personal Training details, click here.   

New Fitness Classes
coming soon!   Family Zumba on Sundays at 3:30pm, Sunday Night Madness - Cardio and weights for teens and parents plus new Group active, Group Power and Group Step releases.

Stay up to date with Fitness News including Group Exercise class changes by "liking" our Fitness Facebook Page.     

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