ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
Our annual maintenance period is scheduled for August 18-September 1. During this period, various areas of the building will be closed for repairs, painting and cleaning. Please click here to view the tentative schedule. We will provide an updated schedule by mid-month.
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MEMBER FOCUS
Celebrate the Y in Family! A Rye Y family shares their experience.
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At a YMCA Near You, a Course for a Diabetic Nation (New York Times, 7/3/14)
Oralia Barrios knew she'd gotten heavy, but she didn't realize how heavy until she went to the doctor last year. At 5-foot-2, she weighed 190 pounds. And her doctor at the Open Door Family Medical Center in Port Chester, N.Y., had bad news: her blood sugar was too high. Read more.
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Erin Hagerty Keeps Making Strides
(Rye Record 7/18/14)
Like many Rye Y members, Erin Hagerty arrives at the Y twice a week, eager to work out with her trainers. In the pool with Sheila, she floats, flexes her arms, and walks through water to stay strong and keep her muscles loose. Read more.
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Swim Team
Pre-Team: Wed., Sept. 10 - 6-7 pm
Pre-Team Special Needs: Tues., Sept. 9- 5-6 pm
Practice Team: Wed., Sept. 10-6-7 pm Practice Team Special Needs: Thurs., Sept. 11- 5-6 pm
Wave Ryeders Competitive Swim Team Tryouts:
Ages 5-8: Tues., Sept. 9 - 6:15-8:00 pm
Ages 9-18: Thurs., Sept. 11 - 6:15-8:00 pm
Make-up for all squads:
Fri., Sept. 12 - 6:15-7:30 pm
Questions, please call ext. 108
Gymnastics TeamWed., Sept. 10, 3:30-5:30
Questions, please call ext. 300
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TOGETHERHOOD
Join other Rye Y members in community service! The member-led Togetherhood Service Committee is planning a day of painting at St. Ignatius School in the Bronx on August 13. Join us for the day or for a morning or afternoon shift as we brighten hallways and stairwells at this inner city school. For more information, click here.
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BLOOD DRIVE TO BENEFIT RED CROSS
Give the gift of life!
Saturday, August 2
9:00am-2:00pm in the Rye Y Childcare Room
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Spotlight on
Membership Services
 By Barbara Hughes, Director of Membership Services
HERE FOR YOU
I hope you are enjoying your summer! Here at the Rye Y we are gearing up for fall registration, starting next week. You can view our fall program guide online or stop by the Y and pick up a copy. I encourage you to browse through the guide and learn about all the exciting programs and activities we have scheduled in the upcoming months. Please be sure to reach out to our Member Services staff or myself with any questions or concerns. Thank you for being part of the Rye Y family. Looking forward to seeing you in September! |
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Coming to the Wellness Center this month...
 * New sports flooring throughout the center * New Techno Gym Artis Strength Equipment to replace the current line plus two additions to our line - the Vertical Traction and Rotary Torso. * New top of the line cardio equipment including replacement Arc Trainers, Ellipticals and AMTs plus the new, innovative Stairmaster Step Mill 5. * Two new replacement racks of Iron Grip dumbells, ranging from 15 to 100 pounds The Wellness Center will closeMonday, August 18 for renovations. We hope to re-open Tuesday, August 26. The Freestyle Fitness Zone will be open and there will be special workouts led by personal trainers in the gymnasium. |
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New at the Y this fall
Check out the program guide for details.
First Family Fridays
On the first Friday of the each month, we invite your family to join us for a special event! Our first event is Back to School Crafts on Friday, Sept. 5, 6:30-7:30pm. Free to Family Members. (Youth & Non-Members $10/person) Family Fit-Nastics - Ages 3-5 with parent An exercise program for moms, dads and toddlers including yoga, pilates, cardio and basic gymnastics. p. 25Kick Start Into Fitness - Ages 12+ p. 32
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Centennial Scavenger Hunt
September 21 - 2:00-4:30 pmForm your team of friends and family (4-6 people) and test your wits and your teamwork as you search for answers to tricky and humorous questions about the places you visit and sights you discover in downtown Rye. Click here for details and to register.
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New at the Y this fall
Check out the program guide for details.
Super Swimming Stars for youth with special needs, p. 15; Jellyfish Swim Class, p. 19; Second Saturdays for 6-8th graders, p. 29. |
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Paintball!
Wednesday, Sept. 3, Grades 6-8
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New at the Y this fall
Check out the program guide for details.
Kick Start Into Fitness - Get started with our personal training 3-pack. p. 32
Intensity Interval class - for members who want a challenge. p. 34
Mommy & Me Stroller Class -workout for Moms with babies in strollers . p. 34
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Get Moving in the Gymnasium!
August 18-22
While the Wellness Center is closed for renovations (August 18-26), we've scheduled special one-hour workouts led by personal trainers in the gymnasium. Click here for the schedule. |
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Centennial Events
Register now for the Christopher D. Mello Memorial Golf Outing fundraiser on October 6. Click here for details.
Save the date - our Centennial Gala is October 25 at the Purchase College Performing Arts Center, featuring comedian & actor Paul Reiser, cocktails, dinner and more. |
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