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RYE YMCA MEMBER NEWS                       APRIL 2015
In This Issue
 
No Youth Classes 3/30-4/4
We are closed Easter Sunday, April 5.

 
MAKING A DIFFERENCE

WHY I VOLUNTEER
Kristina Dorfman 
FANS SUPPORT THE RYE Y AT ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
Enthusiastic Rye Y fans rallied together at the Manursing Island Club on Saturday, March 14 to enjoy an evening of play-off basketball games on four big-screen TVs...read more
 
Thank you for supporting our annual campaign and  our March fundraising events!
March Madness Gala 
Teen Basketball Tournament
Zumba for a Cause
Spin for a Cause
Cartwheel-a-thon
Dare to Give (tot gymnastics)
Make a Splash Challenge
Swim to Give Challenge
ASA Lemonade Stand
Regatta T-shirt sales
Learn more about our annual campaign.

WHOLE FOODS SHOPPING DAY
Our 5% donation day on March 25 at Whole Foods was a huge success and we are awaiting a check for $5,649.36!  Many thanks for shopping and spreading the word.

 IN THE NEWS

RYE Y WAVERYEDERS


The Rye YMCA WaveRyeders swim team, led by head coach Kate Tiedemann, finished another terrific season, capturing the Westchester-Fairfield League Championship with six age group high point winners. Read more.
CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA

Family fun, community spirit and creativity ruled on Friday evening, March 14 at the Rye Y's 2nd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta. Read more. 

RYE Y TOGETHERHOOD VOLUNTEERS SHOW THEY CARE

More than fifty Rye Y members of all ages gathered at the Rye Free Reading Room on Sunday, March 15 to create care packages for My Sisters' Place, a White Plains-based non-profit that serves women, children and men affected by domestic violence and human trafficking. Read more.

 

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Rye YMCA
21 Locust Avenue
Rye, New York 10580
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Spotlight on Kinder Camp
By Yanique Powell, School Age Childcare and Kinder Camp Director
It may be hard to believe, but summer camp is just around the corner! The Rye Y Kinder Camp is designed just for campers age 3-6. The camp provides a warm, supportive experience for first time campers, as well as a stepping stone for campers heading into Pre-School or Kindergarten. Campers develop new friendships, discover and strengthen physical capabilities, learn cooperation and teamwork and most important - have fun!

Each week is filled with amusing themes, entertaining guests, music, crafts, sports, swim lessons and more!  Kinder Camp is led by a team of dedicated and enthusiastic "role models" who are eager to spend the summer with your camper. Half day and full day available. S
pace is limited, so if you haven't already done so, register now. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me. Yanique@ryeymca.org.
Click here to visit our camp website and register.
            Highlights           
Program Registration
Spring session starts April 11. There is still time to register for classes - Browse our program guide to view hundreds of classes for all ages. Click here to check availability and register online.
Summer Camp
Our Summer Camp options (Kinder, Discovery, Gymnastics, Specialty, Teens) are filling up fast! We recommend you register now to avoid disappointment. Click here to visit our camp website, view the camp guide and register. 
Rye Derby and Healthy Kids Day
A fun, active day for the whole family! Races starts at 10:15am; the Fun Run starts at 12:15pm. Healthy Kids Day activities start at 10:30am. Click here
for details and to register for the races.
            Family Time
Prime Time & Family Time
Our 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 April! 
Click here for April Family and Prime Time Calendar.  

First Family Friday

Friday, April 3, 6:30-7:30 pm 

Super Earth Day  

Click here to view the earth-saving activities planned. (Participants are invited to wear their favorite super hero costume or design their own)  Free for Family Members. Youth/Non-Members, $10/person.  Click here to register.  

Community Water Safety Workshop 
Sunday, April 19, 1:30-3:30pm
Water safety tips to keep your family safe this summer followed by a family swim and an opportunity to practice water safety skills. Spots are limited!
All participants (children and adults) must register.  Click here to register online.
Free to Members and Non-Members.
Kids Outdoors! 
with ideas for outdoor fun in our area.
Youth & Teens 
Boys Night In - Ages 5-11  
Friday, April 10, 6-9 pm
Come spend a few hours at the Rye Y with your friends.  Enjoy swimming, sports, games and dinner. Details and register.
April Red Cross Safety Classes
Prepare for summer jobs!
CPR/AED-for Professional Rescuer Review
Lifeguard Pre-Course
Lifeguarding
Waterfront Lifeguarding
Click here for details.  
2nd Saturday - 6-8 Graders 
Saturday, April 18, 7-10 pm
Chillin' w/the Peeps: Inflatable Dodgeball, Egg Dying, Fruit Kabobs, Pizza, Basketball, Game Room   Family/Youth Member: Free; Non-Member: $5 
3 vs. 3 March Madness Tournament
Sunday, April 19
Registration has started for our Annual March Madness Basketball Tournament for grades K-5.
Register at the Member Services Desk. Fee: $30 each. All proceeds go the the Rye Y Annual Campaign.
Grades K-1: 1-2:45pm;
Grades 2-3: 2:45-4:30pm
Grades 4-5: 4:30-6:15pm
Adult Health & Wellness 
Did you Know? 
Our Group Exercise classes are now open to members ages 14 and up.
Get in Tune with Tai Chi 
April Workshops with Rob Corrado
Group Ex Studio
Mind, Body, Balance: Tuesday, 3/24 @ 3-3:45pm
Benefits of Tai Chi-Tuesdays, 3-3:45pm
4/7, 4/14, 4/21 and 4/28
Congratulations to our
Try the Y Winners! 
Challenge 1: Completed at least 12 of the activities/boxes and entered to win a six month adult membership.
Winner: Naomi Abrahami
Challenge 2: Completed ALL 16 activities/boxes and entered to win a twelve month adult membership. Winner: Leslie Hughes
Member Appreciation 
During the week of March 23-28, we celebrated our members.  Here are a few highlights.