October 2015
Rye Y Celebrates Opening of ExerZone with Ribbon Cutting
On September 28, Rye Y board members, trustees, staff, elected officials and members of the construction team filled the Rye Y's former racquetball court to celebrate the opening of ExerZone. At the same time, several families interacted with the irresistible new equipment. Outside a child pleaded, "Daddy, could we go to the ExerZone?"  Read More
ExerZone Schedule
 
 
Highlights
Swim with the Rye Y Wave Ryeders!
The Rye YMCA Wave Ryeders swim team is taking additional registrations for the 2015/2016 noncompetitive and competitive swim team for qualified swimmers. Click here for details.

Let Us Know How We're Doing!
If you recently received our annual Membership Experience Survey via email from surveys@seeranalytics.com, please take the time to fill it out. Your feedback helps us focus on improvements that are meaningful to you.
Session II Registration Starts with Rollover Week
October 24-30: Members currently enrolled in classes have the option of continuing the same classes during the next session at the same day and time.  
Family Fun
October Family Calendar: Printable Calendar with Family and Teen events
Click here

First Family Friday: Friday, October 2, 6:30-7:30pm
Time Travel Adventure Theme: Music with Armelle, Crafts, Sweatin' to the Oldies Family Workout & much more. Free to family members. Click here to register.

Dads and Kids Campout: October 2 - October 4
This weekend is our third annual campout to Camp Greenkill. Click here for details.

Kids Outdoors! October/November Calendar
Click here for ideas for outdoor family fun 
  
Halloween Carnival: Sunday, October 25, 2-4 pm
Come in costume and play games, win prizes, enjoy healthy snacks. Family Members FREE; Youth/Non-Member $10 child. Must be accompanied by adult.


Youth
Youth Basketball League Registration - Ages 5-9
Starts online October 1 at 6 am for Members and October 6 for Non-Members. Details/Register

Kids Night In -October 2, 6-9 pm
A fun evening at the Y for ages 5-11; Details/Register
 
Walk to School Week: October 5-9
Click here for details


AN EVENING OF FUN AT THE Y - OCTOBER 16
Boys Night In/Parents Night Out - 6-9 pm
Childcare - ages 3 mos- 5 years and boys ages 5-11, Details/Register 
Gymnast Night In: 7-9:30 pm, Ages 5 and up. Details/Register
 
Fitter and Faster Swim Tour with Olympian Kara Lynn Joyce - October 18
At the Rye Y - Exciting opportunity for competitive swimmers. Details.

Teens/Tweens
Leaders Club - Wednesdays
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. Details 

Dave and Busters - Grades 6-8, Monday, October 12
Enjoy your school vacation day at Dave and Busters. Details/Register

Teen Exercise - Ages 11-14: Monday-Thursday after school classes in the ExerZone plus Thursday Spin class.  Click here for schedule. 

2nd Saturday - Grades 6-8: October 10, 7-10 pm
Larger Than Life theme with Ultimate Skee Ball, Human Hungry Hippos and Life Size Angry Bird.  Free to Members; Non-Member: $5
 
 
Upcoming American Red Cross/Safety Classes include Standard First Aid & CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (starts October 20) and Babysitter Training (November 11). Click here for details of all Safety Classes.

Adults
Christopher D. Mello Memorial Golf Outing Fundraiser - Tuesday, October 6
There is still time to register for Tuesday's golf outing at the Old Oaks Country Club in Purchase.  Click here to register

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

Fall Personal Training Special - Ends 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


In the News
Storied Lives: Wendy Baruchowitz
When Wendy Baruchowitz moved to Rye in 2010, after stints in Manhattan and Hoboken, her future seemed bright...read more 

Wendy's Story - the video
Click here or above to view Wendy's Rye Y Story. 

Rye Y Puts New Spin on Cycling Studio
Members entering the Rye Y's newly renovated spin studio are immediately struck by the difference. Read more