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RYE YMCA MEMBER NEWS                      SEPTEMBER 2015
In This Issue
 
We are closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.
 
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
Continues through 9/7
Highlights:
-Brookside Pool closed until 9/5.  Pa Cope Pool closed 9/5-9/12
-Group Ex Studio closed 9/2-9/7
-Gymnasium closed 9/1-9/7 -Fitness Center closed 9/3
-Freestyle Fitness Zone closed 9/2
-Parking lot closed 9/5-9/7
MEMBER EXPERIENCE SURVEY
Our 2015 annual Membership Experience Survey will arrive via email or mail starting Sept. 9 to a sampling of members. The email will be from [email protected]
with a subject line of: Your YMCA Annual Member Experience Survey. If you receive the survey, please take the time to fill it out and return to the address noted. Your feedback helps us focus on improvements
 
that are meaningful to you.

 IN THE NEWS
  
NY LEGISLATORS
VISIT RYE Y CAMP
 
Assemblyman Steve Otis
 
 
Senator George Latimer
MEMBERS AND CAMP FAMILIES FILL SHELVES FOR BREAD OF LIFE
It may be hard to believe, but there is hunger and food insecurity in Rye...Read more.


MAKE A DIFFERENCE
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WESTCHESTER TRIATHLON
The Rye YMCA is very fortunate to be one of the charities that is supported by a portion of the proceeds of the Westchester Triathlon. Each year the Y recruits volunteers to help with this awesome race.  This year the race is on Sunday, September 27. Volunteers are also needed on Saturday, September 26th and during the week leading up to race day to help with pre-race logistics.
 
Volunteers are critically important in making this local race happen, so please consider giving some of you time!   To volunteer, please click here to sign up.
 
TEAM TRYOUTS
SWIM TEAM TRYOUTS
Pre-Team
Wed., Sept. 9 - 6-7pm
Pre-Team Special Needs Thurs., Sept. 10 - 5-6pm
Practice Team
Wed., Sept. 9 - 6-7pm
Practice Team Special Needs: Thurs., Sept. 10 5-6pm
Wave Ryeders Competitive Swim Team
Ages 5-9:
Tues., Sept. 8, 6-8pm
Ages 10-18:
Thurs., Sept. 10- 6-8pm
Make-up for all squads:
Fri., Sept. 11 - 6-7:30pm

For more information, please contact Liz Koenig at 967-6363, ext. 121

 

GYMNASTICS TEAM
Tryouts: Wed., Sept. 16, 3:30-5:00 pm (new team members only)

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RYE YMCA
21 Locust Avenue
Rye, New York 10580
914-967-6363
 
            Spotlight         
Best Summer Ever!

Hundreds of campers enjoyed a wonderful experience this summer at the Rye Y.  Click here or below to watch a few of the many memorable moments. 

            Highlights           
Fall Program Registration continues  
Click here to register online. Please register in person for youth aquatic programs.
Fall classes start Sept. 12. Click here to view our Fall Program Guide. 

New ExerZone Studio opens Sept. 21!
Responding to the needs of its members, the Rye YMCA will open a new studio this September that combines fitness with technology for a fun, fast-paced work-out experience. The studio, which will be called ExerZone, will replace the Y's first floor racquetball court.  Read more
            Family Time
Kids Outdoors! 
with ideas for outdoor fun in our area.
Dads & Kids Campout 
October 2-4 - Friday, 7pm to Sunday, 2pm
Don't miss our 3rd annual campout to YMCA Camp Greenkill in Huguenot, NY.
Click here for details.
Please note: The First Family Friday in September will not be held as it falls on Labor Day weekend.  Save the date for First Family Friday on October 2.
Youth & Teens 
Fall Youth Classes at the Y!
Starts week of Sept. 12

New - Chess Club (Monday afternoons) Participants, ages 7-14, will learn to play chess, make friends and improve their problem solving skills.
New - Origami & Kirigami  (Tuesday afternoons) Students will learn how to transform ordinary papers into masterpieces. 
View page 14 of our program guide for details.

There is still availability in several youth gym and sports classes for both pre-school and school age children -including Mini-Sports, All-stars, Rookies, Youth Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer and Golf!  Click here to view the program guide.
Teen Fitness - Ages 12-15
Teen Training 101
Learn proper exercise technique on cardio, resistance machines and freeweights.  Click here for details.
On/Off Season Sports Conditioning
Leaders Clubs - now enrolling!
First meeting, Wednesday Sept. 9 
Junior Leaders (Grades 6-8) - 5-6pm
High School Leaders: 6:30-7:30pm
An amazing opportunity for high school and middle school students who wish to develop leadership skills and make a positive impact in the community.
Click here for details.
2nd Saturday - Middle School Night
September 12, 7-10 pm - Around the World Theme - 
A fun evening for 6-8 graders - 'Sumo' Wrestling, Taco Shell Jousting, Capture the Medallion and more! Free; Non-Member: $5.
Paintball - Grades 6-8
Wednesday, September 23
Enjoy your school vacation day with a trip to Liberty Paintball in Patterson NY. Click here for details and to register.
Kids Night Out/Parents Night Out
Friday, September 25 - 6 pm
Parents Night Out
- Parents enjoy a night out while we provide the supervision for children (ages 3 mos-5 years) in Child Watch.
Kids Night Out - Kids (ages 5-11) enjoy dinner at the Rye Y followed by a movie at Port Chester Cinema.

Save the dateKids Night In (ages 5-11), Friday, Oct. 2  Click here for details and to register.
Youth Basketball League Registration
New! Online registration Starts October 1 for Members
and October 6 for Non-Members
Adult Health & Wellness 
New - Training with Laura
Mon. & Wed - 10:30-11:15 am 
Register online 
New -  Boxing with Larry
Sunday - 3:15-4:00 pm -  Details
Register online 
Still time to register for Adult Swim Instruction,  Extreme Conditioning, TRX Movement &  High Intensity Interval Training. View the program guide for details.
Weight Watchers at the Y
Thursdays, 1-2 pm in the Teen Lounge
If you are interested in joining, please contact Diana Vita at 967-6363, ext. 211 
New! Barre Class with Susan Jones
Mondays - 10:15-11:15am 
Wainwright Yoga Center
The principals of ballet, Pilates and strength training in a full-body conditioning class.
Free to members 
Fall Personal Training Special
September 15-October 15
Purchase 10 one-hour sessions and get one hour free.  Fee $730 
Purchase 10 half-hour sessions and get a half-hour free.  Fee: $380
YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program
Starts Sept. 22, Tuesdays
10:30-11:30am or 
6:30-7:30pm

The program helps those (age 18+) at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes reduce their risk through healthy eating, increased physical activity and weight loss. To find out if you qualify, contact Tanya Stack, 967-6363, ext 206. Click here to complete our Diabetes Prevention Program Checklist and learn more about the program.  

Special Event
Christopher D. Mello Memorial
Golf Outing - Save the Date!
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
New venue: Old Oaks Country Club, Purchase, NY

9 Hole Play with breakfast & lunch: 9:30 am shotgun start
18 Hole Play with lunch, cocktails & dinner: 12:30 pm shotgun start
Click here to register. For more information, contact Margaret Mead. 

Did You Know?
Our website has a FAQ page with questions about membership, programs, childcare and much more. Click here to view.