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RYE YMCA NEWSLETTER      May 2012  
News
Rye Derby 2012
Rye Derby and Healthy Kids Day - April 29, 2012
Thank you to all the participants, sponsors and volunteers for making this great day for the entire community possible!
Click here to view our 2012 video.  To view complete results of both the 5K and 5M races, please click here.  
AnnRye Y Welcomes New Fitness Director
The Rye YMCA is pleased to announce the appointment of Ann E. Ivan as its new Fitness Center Director.  Ann will oversee the Y's Fitness Center and personal training programs. Read more
Walk to School WeekWalk to School Week Rye Y Executive Director Gregg Howells joined students at Osborn Elementary School for the April 24th kick-off of Walk to School Week. Hundreds of children and their parents walked or biked to school ... Read more  
x the text"X the Text" Campaign

Hannah Fitzgerald, an 11th-grader at Mamaroneck High School, pledges to "X the Text" during a three-day awareness campaign at the high school.  Read more 

March Madness Fans Support Strong Kids CampaignMarch Madness
Rye Y fans rallied together at the Manursing Island Club on March 31 to kick off the 2012 Strong Kids Campaign. About 300 participants enjoyed the action of the Final Four basketball games, played pop-a-shot and supported the raffles and silent auction. Read more
Events
Friday Night Live - Go Cart Racing at Grand Prix NY
Friday, May 4 -Ages 12-15
Don't miss out - register now! Join us for an evening of unparalleled racing excitement. Click here for details.
June Mini-Camp for Pre-Schoolers
We still have a few spots left in our June 11-21 camp.  
Click here for details.
5th Grade Night May 12, 7-9 pm
A night at the Y just for 5th graders.
Inflatables, Just Dance, Music, Swimming, Velcro Wall and other fun surprises. Click here for details. 
Gymnastics Open Workout - 6:30-7:30 pm 
Adults  - Monday, May 7
Youth (ages 7 up) - Thurs., May 24
Come and take part in our open workout program once a month. You'll have a chance to work on all four Olympic events, plus Tumble Trac and Mini Trampoline. $20.  Click here to register. 
Rye Y Annual Dinner - Tickets are available for our annual dinner on May 17 at the Apawamis Club as we honor Tim Clark with the Y's Gold Spirit Award and Augustina Santucci with the Community Service Award. Cocktails start at 6:30 pm.  For more information, contact Sally Wright at 967-6363, ext. 202
Bike to the Y Day!   For all Ages 
Sunday, May 20 - 10:30-3:00 pm  
Adult Bike Ride:
10:30-Noon - Guided 10 mile loop
Family Bike Ride: 2-3 pm - Guided 4 mile loop
Free adjustments & safety checks with Miller's Bikes: 11am-2pm
Free bike bells to the first 75 riders to arrive at the Y. Free refreshments.
Please register online for bike rides.
May Fun Club Days  - grades K - 6
May 25: Fun Day at the Y
May 29: Trip to Sports Time USA
Click here for details and to register.
SAFETY CLASSES
Lifeguard Classes  starts May 22
Waterfront Lifeguard Class starts May 22
Waterfront Rev. & Waterfront Bridge Lifeguarding - May 11
Lifeguard Management
- May 6

Also CPR, Babysitting Training and Infant Baby CPR
Click here for details of all safety classes. Click here to register. 
May Wainwright House Programs
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction with Ms. Laurence Magro
Co-sponsored by the Rye Y. Workshops start May 2. A skills-based training course including mindfulness meditation practices and cognitive approaches to self-management. Click here for details. 
Writing from the Heart
May 5 - 10am - 4 pm
Creative writing as a path to healing the self. Click here for details.
Removing Anger From Our Lives - Buddhist Meditation and the Art of Transforming Problems
May 19, 9:30 am - 2 pm  Click here for details.
New! Men's Tri Club -  Sign up Now - meetings start in May
For Rye Y Members - Free. designed for men interested in training for a local triathlon and meeting others with similar interest in an informal setting. Click here for details.
Senior Health and Fitness Day  
Wednesday, May 30 -  2-4:30 pm
An afternoon of fitness for Seniors including Posture tips; tai-chi; top hat class; zin tango and balance and injury prevention. Click here for schedule and reservation information. 
May Teen Nights
The Rye Y is open for basketball, swimming (swim caps required), working out, video games, or socializing with friends.  Rye Y members are free (except special events) and Teen Access members are $5.00. Don't have a teen access card? Click here for a Teen Access Card application.
High School students: Fridays: 5/4, 5/11 & 5/18  Middle School students (Y 2Night!) Saturdays, 7-10 pm: 
5/19 -  Bouncy House, Gym Games, Movies, Your Music Playlist & more! Please bring canned food to help us support local food pantries.  
RYE YMCA
21 Locust Avenue, Rye, NY 10580
914-967-6363
www.ryeymca.org

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In This Issue
Friday Night Live
June Mini-Camp
5th Grade Night
Gymnastics Open Workout
Rye Y Annual Dinner
Bike to the Y Day
May Fun Club Days
Safety Classes
Wainwright House
Men's Tri Club
Senior Health & Fitness Day
MayTeen Nights
May Childwatch Hours
Nutrition Tips
YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program
Family Swim for Children w/Special Needs
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK - 4/30-5/5
If you've had a positive experience with a staff member, please click here to share your feedback. We'll post it at the Y and share it with the staff member.
TEEN FITNESS CAMP
Is your teen interested in having a fun and active summer?  We still have spots left in our teen fitness camp for ages 12-17. The camp is held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30-am - 1:30 pm. Activities include swimming, sports, strength training, games, agility training and much more.  Click here for more details and to watch the video.

MAY CHILDWATCH HOURS - Through the end of June, we are continuing our extension of Mon. and Wed. afternoon hours  (4:15-8:00 pm).  We have also added new trial hours on Tues. and Thurs., 4:15-8:30pm.  

May 30

Nutrition Tips with Caroline Sprinkel 

Stop by the Member Lounge at 9:30 am

Don't miss out on a summer of fun at the Rye Y!  We have very limited availability left.   Click here to view camp guide and register online.  

Seeking volunteer photographers for Y events to use in our publications and communications. Students will receive community service hours. Please email lisa@ryeymca.org if you would like to contribute your talent to the Y!

YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program
Join us for our next session of the program!  Find out if you are at risk with a free Pre-Diabetes Risk Assessment at the Rye Y.   Click here for details.

Stop by our table at the "Salute to Seniors"
 May 2, 9 am-2 pm at the Westchester County Center, White Plains.  


Family Swim for Children with Special Needs.  Sundays -  9:00- 9:45 am.  FREE.  Click here for details.  

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.

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