RYE YMCA NEWSLETTER      January 2014
Highlights

Session III Registration starts with Rollover Week,
January 6-12

Members currently enrolled in a class have the option of continuing the class for the next session at the same day and time. In person only. Most aquatics classes need an evaluation form.
Member Registration starts January 15.

Non-Member Registration starts January 17.

Click here for registration details. 

To view the program guide, click here. 

Summer Camp Registration Starts
Jan. 7: Returning Campers & their siblings
Jan. 14: All  campers 
View our summer camp brochure and register online at www.ryeycamp.org
Adult Wellness
Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year.  Let us help you achieve your fitness goals! 

Free for Members in Wellness Center:
Explore the Relationship between Yoga and Weight Training with Barbara Sroka-Tues. Jan. 21 -12:45-1pm (stretching mat)
15 min clinics - 15 minutes of guided wellness
Mondays: 10:00 am- Strength Weight lifting with Chris
Tuesdays: 10:00 am - Proper form for exercises with Ann
Wednesdays: 12 noon - Nutrition tips with Amanda
Thursdays: 1 pm -Strength Weight lifting with Chris
Thursdasy: 8 pm - Sports Strength and Conditioning with George
Fridays: 10 am -Stay Strong with Peter (LIVESTRONG participants welcome)
Saturdays: 10 am-  Strength Training with Mike

Please view our program guide for dozens of classes to help you get healthier!

Wellness Welcome - Meet outside Wellness Center
Learn about the Wellness Center and our Wellness classes. Led by Diana Vita and wellness staff
Mondays:  January 6, 13, 20, 27  - 11:30-12:30 pm
Tuesdays: January 7,14, 21, 28 - 5:00-5:30 pm
Wednesdays: January 8, 15, 22, 29 - 7:00-8:00 pm
YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program
Find out if you're at risk - Fill out our program checklist
The YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program helps those at high risk adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles and reduce their chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Next session starts January 28 Tuesdays-10:30-11:30am or Wednesdays- 6:30-7:30pm
Contact Tanya Stack for more info or to find out if you qualify at 967-6363, ext 206.

Youth & Teens
NEW PROGRAMS!
Adventure Guides is a new program for dads (or a favorite male role model) and kids, grades 1-4. Family Members: Free; Youth Members: $70/child and Non-members: $90/child. All dads are free.  For more information, contact Hillary Southard.

Mixed Media Sketchbook - Grades 5-7
Students develop their own sketchbook in goal-oriented classes that focus on character development and self expression. Details on page 27 of the Spring Guide. 

New Sports Classes - Lacrosse for ages 4-6 and Tennis Enrichment for ages 5-8.  Details on page 25 of the Spring Guide.
Fun Club - January 20 - Grades K-6
Enjoy a day at the Y while school is out!  Click here to register.   
Middle School Night - for 6-8 graders - Saturdays, 7-10pm
Free to members except special events; $5 Non-Members.
Jan. 11 - Human Bowling plus open gym, Xbox, Ping Pong & more
Jan. 18 - 3 on 3 Tournaments - sign up with cindy@ryeymca.org
Jan. 25 - Minute to Win It plus open gym, Xbox & more
In the News
Learning to Lead at the Rye Y
Stop by the Rye YMCA on a weekday after 5:00 pm and you might see one of our Leaders Clubs in action. Leaders Club is a nation-wide YMCA initiative that focuses on leadership and volunteer efforts for middle and high school students.  Read more.
Rye Y Awards Grants to Port Chester School Gardens
The Port Chester School Board voted last week to accept $4,500 from the Rye YMCA to support edible gardens at three of the district's schools: JFK Magnet School, Thomas A. Edison Community School and Port Chester Middle School. Read More.

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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In This Issue
Program Registration starts
Camp Registration
Wellness Welcome
Diabetes Prevention
New Youth Programs
Fun Club
Middle School Nights
Learning to Lead
100 YEARS...
Celebrate the Y in YOU
Join us in our year-long  centennial celebration. Here is a sampling of some of the planned activities.
The 2014 Rye Y Story Project Exhibit will be up this month! We hope you'll stop by and view the dozens of stories contributed by our  members.
 Registration is now open for Seeds to Schools; Building Gardens, Building Communities, a free, 1/2 day workshop  for teachers, parents, administrators, volunteers, non-profit staff and anyone who is interested in developing or maintaining an edible garden at your school.  Sponsored by the Rye Y and Jay Heritage Center  Wednesday, February 5, 2014  8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Jay Heritage Center in Rye.  Registration required; Click to register
Kids Outdoors!
Click here to view the January calendar with ideas for outdoor fun in our area.
During our home swim meets, Friday, 1/7 and Sunday, 1/26, there will be a special pool schedule and limited parking.
We're hosting a gymnastics home meet on 1/25 - the gymnasium will not be available and there will be limited parking.
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