This month you will notice posters, banners and signs throughout the building asking for your help. Our two staff teams: Team Transform More (Laura Tiedge-captain) and Team Daredevils (Hillary Southard-captain) will be enthusiastically engaging with members about our campaign and holding several small fundraising events.

Last year we awarded over $560,000 in financial assistance and the need in our community continues to grow. We need your help! Your gift will help the Rye Y keep a powerful promise to our community: no one will be turned away from a Y program or activity because he or she can't pay. Click here to learn more about our campaign.

CHECKING IN

We have added an additional scanner to ensure that all members check in when they arrive at the Y. Checking in with our membership staff is important for security and accurate facility usage records, so that we can better serve you! We appreciate your cooperation in scanning your card each time you visit the Y.

Ask your insurance company if they reimburse part of your Y membership fees. Scanning in is required to receive this benefit.

EVENTS/CLASSES

SAVE THE DATE
Rye Derby & Healthy Kids Day

Sunday, April 26
Click here for details.

SUMMER CAMP PARENT ORIENTATIONS

Discovery, Sports & Specialty Camps -

Thurs., March 26 @6:30pm
Kinder & Just 3s
Wed., March 25 @6:30pm
@ the Rye Y

HEALTH & SAFETY CLASSES
Starting in March:
Standard First Aid & CPR/AED

Lifeguard Pre Course
Lifeguarding
Waterfront Lifeguarding
Lifeguarding Review

Click here for details

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

TOGETHERHOOD
Join other Rye Y Members in Community Service!

The Rye Y's Togetherhood Committee will host a Care Package party for women living in domestic violence shelters run by My Sisters' Place. Bring personal care items or baby supplies to the Rye Free Reading Room on Sunday, March 15. Music, healthy snacks, camaraderie. All ages welcome! For details and to sign up, click here.

WHOLE FOODS - Rye Y Shopping Day

On Wed., March 25,

the Port Chester Whole Foods will donate 5% of that day's proceeds back to the Rye Y. Mark the date on your calendar and stock up!

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Rye Y Community Health Worker (part-time)
Through direct community outreach, the Community Health Worker (CHW) will be responsible for helping specific target populations navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. If interested, Contact Human Resources

OUR COMMUNITY

SPRYE is a local organization dedicated to supporting older, local residents who wish to continue to live in their homes and communities. Check out their website about a possible new task force at the state level that will focus on services related to seniors. Click here to visit the SPRYE website.

WESTCHESTER TRI
Registration starts March 4 @ 12 pm

To register online and learn more about events including the Olympic Triathlon, Westchester Super Sprint and the Kids Triathlon, click here. The Rye Y is a beneficiary of the triathlon and helps recruit volunteers for the triathlon each year.

Rye YMCA
21 Locust Avenue
Rye, New York 10580
news@ryeymca.org
914-967-6363

Spotlight on Summer Camp

By Hillary Southard, Senior Program Director

There may still be icicles on our noses, but t-shirts and shorts are on the horizon! Since opening registration in January we have been watching our summer day camps fill up - including several weeks of Gymnastics, Sports, Arts and Lego.

Joining our camp leadership this year is John Rice - Camp, Family & Teen Director. John oversees all camps at the Osborn school and brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for the Y. Read John's story.

If you haven't yet, make sure to register your camper soon. Camp is not only a form of child care, but also a true well-rounded development experience for our youth. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out - Hillary@ryeymca.org.
Click here to visit our camp website and register.

Highlights

Cardboard Boat Regatta
March 13 @ 6:30 pm

Design, build and race a human-powered boat made entirely of cardboard and duct tape. Free to Family Members; Youth & Non-Members: $10/boat

Click here for details.

March Madness is Back!
Annual Fundraiser
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Saturday, March 14, 7-11 pm
Manursing Island Club, Rye

Dust off your collegiate gear and join us for a festive evening. Click here for details

Rollover Week
March 14-20

Members currently enrolled in classes have the option of continuing a class during the next session at the same day and time. In person only.

Program Registration Starts:

Members: Wednesday, March 25
Non-Members: Friday, March 27
Click here for details
Click here to view program guide

Family Time

First Family Friday

Friday, March 6, 6:30-7:30 pm
Dr. Seuss theme

Join us for an hour of themed crafts, activities, snacks and fun. Free for Family Members. Youth/Non-Members, $10/person. Click here to register.

Paint Night
Sunday, March 29, 3-4:30 pm

Individuals and families are welcome to relax with our fun-filled social painting event guided by an experienced artist. Refreshing delicacies and mocktails provided. Proceeds from participants will support our annual community campaign! Min. donation $15/participant. RSVP to John Rice.

Prime Time & Family Time at the Y

Our new Prime Time schedule (on the bulletin board across from the Member Services desk), focuses on after-school activities at the Y. Our Family Calendar is a quick view of family activities for the month of March!
Click here for March Family and Prime Time Calendar.

Kids Outdoors!

View the February/March calendar with ideas for outdoor fun in our area.

Youth & Teens

March/April Vacation Camps

March 30 - April 3
Enjoy a fun, active spring vacation at the Y!
Choose from Soccer, full or half day; Gymnastics, full or half day; Fun Club and Teen Fitness Clinic.

Click here for details and to register!

Teen/Tween Prime Time Exercise

Join us after school for open gym, swim, group ex and spin. Click here for Prime Time schedule.

Girls Night In - Ages 5-11

Friday, March 13, 6-9 pm

Come spend a few hours at the Rye Y. Activities include: swimming, jewelry making, nail painting, games and dinner. Details and register.

2nd Saturday - 6-8 Graders

Saturday, March 14, 7-10 pm

March Madness

3-on-3 Basketball Tourney Fundraiser

Pizza, Basketball, Game Room

$10/participant; $5 spectator

Click here for details

Junior Leaders Club

Grades 6-8
Please contact John Rice, the Rye Y's new Camp, Family & Teen Director at 967-6363, ext. 105.

#TeenTakeover

March 1-31

Instagram+Activities+Teens+RyeY=Raffles & prizes. A month of trying new activities at the Y! Teens can pick up a #TeenTakeover card at the Member Services Desk to get started. Participation is free. Contact: John Rice

Adult Health & Wellness

March Forward
Setting Personal Wellness Goals

The best way to achieve your personal health and wellness goals is to HAVE A REALISTIC PLAN OF ACTION! From March 9-20, the Rye Y's Wellness staff will be available to sit down with you and help you create SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-limited) goals designed to guide you toward achieving better health. To set-up your free 1:1 appointment with a member of the Wellness staff, contact Laura A. Laura at lauralaura@ryeymca.org or 914-967-6363, ext. 205

Try the Y

All "Try the Y" completed cards must be submitted by Sunday, March 8. Once you have completed at least 12 of 16 activities/boxes please present the Try the Y pass to the Membership Services Desk.

Achieve Your Goals

Purchase 5 Personal Training tickets before 3/17 & receive 2 free tickets after completing all 5 sessions!
5 half-hour sessions: $195 (plus 2 more)
5 one-hour sessions: $375 (plus 2 more)

Dash to the Derby

The Rye Y's Derby will be held on Sunday April 26 and we want you to participate in the 5-mile, 5K or 1-mile family fun run! You have 8 weeks to get ready and we have the perfect 5K plan for you! Do you want to start running, or get back into it after a hiatus? Is finishing a 5K one of your fitness goals and you're not sure how to get started? Then this 8-week 5K training plan is for you! Training plans will be available in the fitness center on Monday March 2!

Celebrating our Members
March 23-28

Look out for special interest classes and opportunities for members to take care of their wellness beyond your usual routine. A schedule of activities for Member Appreciation Week will be posted in mid-March.

ZUMBA-THON
Sunday, March 22 - 8:30am - 10:15am
Registration starts at 8 am

Support our Annual Campaign and have a great time! Live DJ, 10 Rye Y instructors and great raffle prizes. Minimum fee:

Members: $20 and Non-Members: $25
Regular Zumba class on 3/22 cancelled.

Did you know? As a member you are eligible for a FREE 15-minute swim assessment!

Sign up at the Member Services Desk for a session with a swim coach to assess your swimming and discuss different ideas and helpful hints to improve your workout.