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Silver Bay Day for YMCA of
Saratoga
Members
Silver Bay will be hosting a free day for our members on
Our members will enjoy a day of swimming, hiking, boating,
kayaking, tennis, games, crafts and a whole day of fun activities all
on beautiful
Registration is available at any of the YMCA of Saratoga
front desks. This event fills fast, so register early to enjoy a
day of family fun for free.
Visit www.silverbay.org to see more
about Silver Bay, YMCA of the Adirondacks.
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Up for
JCPenney Round-Up
Wilton Mall . August 4-17, 2010
Shop between August 4th through 17th at the JCPenney -
Wilton Mall and you may "round-up" your purchase to the next
whole dollar-then the JCPenney Afterschool Fund will donate the
difference to the YMCA of Saratoga to provide children in this community
with access to life-enriching afterschool programs.
What is the JCPenney Afterschool Round-up?
This
nationwide program provides our customers the opportunity
to make donations to the JCPenney Afterschool Fund at the
cash
register by rounding up their JCPenney store purchases to the next
whole dollar. All donations collected by the Wilton Mall JCPenney
store will be donated to the YMCA of Saratoga's afterschool
programs!
In 2010 Round-ups will be held: August 4-17, October 13 - 26,
Your
change makes a difference in kids' lives!
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Pick up a 2010 Fall I-II Program Guide at any of our
branches or view it on our website. Registration begins on
August 10th.
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NEW! Before and After School Enrichment
YMCA to Offer Before and After School Enrichment
(B.A.S.E.) Program at Wood Road Elementary School in Ballston Spa
The YMCA of Saratoga is now offering a safe, fun and reliable before
and after school program at Wood Road Elementary School in Ballston
Spa. For children in kindergarten through 5th grade, this NYS
licensed program provides your child with indoor and outdoor play,
group games, creative arts, educational enrichment and homework
assistance.
The B.A.S.E. morning program begins at 7:00 a.m. and the afternoon
program ends at 6:00 p.m. Also, all school age YMCA members are
eligible for Fun Club, a full day program held on scheduled Saratoga
Springs School holidays at the Saratoga Springs Branch, for an
additional fee.
For families who need help with the fees and qualify, the YMCA of
Saratoga has scholarships available. Stop by the Saratoga
Springs, Corinth, Malta and Wilton branch front desks to pick up a
scholarship application or visit www.ymcasaratoga.org.
The YMCA of Saratoga also has sites at the Saratoga Springs Branch,
Lake Ave Elementary School, Dorothy Nolan Elementary School, and
Caroline Street Elementary School--all with before and after school
care options.
For more information and pricing, please contact Patti Laudicina at
583-9622, ext.110 or Paige Minear at ext. 116.
YMCA to
Offer Preteen Recreation & Enrichment Program (P.R.E.P) at Ballston
Spa Middle School
At the YMCA of Saratoga's new Preteen Recreation and
Enrichment Program (P.R.E.P.), children enjoy a safe environment and
fun afternoon games, swimming, and homework help. This after
school enrichment program was designed for children entering 6th
through 8th grades. P.R.E.P. is a NYS licensed program with
trained staff and runs until 6:00 p.m.
For families who need help with the fees and qualify, the YMCA of
Saratoga has scholarships available. Stop by the Saratoga Springs,
Corinth, Malta and Wilton branch front desks to pick up a scholarship
application or visit www.ymcasaratoga.org.
Also, all school age YMCA members are eligible for Fun Club, a full day
program held on scheduled Saratoga Springs School holidays at the
Saratoga Springs Branch, for an additional fee.
The YMCA of Saratoga also has a P.R.E.P site at the Saratoga Springs
Branch.
For more information and pricing, please contact Patti Laudicina at
583-9622, ext.110 or Paige Minear at ext. 116.
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June 28 - August 27, 2010: Camp Dates
Saratoga Springs and
Wilton Branches
August
7, 2010 Silver Bay Day for our members
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YMCA of Saratoga
2nd Annual Bench Press/Deadlift
The
YMCA of Saratoga held its 2nd Annual Bench Press/Deadlift
Championships on Saturday, July 17th at the Saratoga Springs
Branch.
All proceeds went toward the YMCA's "We Build People" Annual
Scholarship Campaign.
Women
Bench Press
Equipped Division:
Janet Faraone - 375 lbs. - Gold Medal
(Unofficial World Record for her weight class of 130 lbs.)
Raw Division:
Tara Salmon - 155 lbs. - Gold Medal
Dorothy Elison - 140 lbs. - Silver Medal
Masters Division:
Lauren Ellis - 135 lbs. - Gold Medal
Dead Lift
Equipped Division:
Janet Faraone - 350 lbs. - Gold Medal
Cassandra Seymour - 300 lbs. - Silver Medal
Masters Division:
Lauren Ellis - 250 lbs. - Gold Medal
Men
Bench Press
126 - 165 lbs. Weight Class:
Anthony Sisti - 275 lbs. - Gold Medal
166 - 198 lbs. Weight Class:
Dave Heffernan - 405 lbs. - Gold Medal
Andrew Catoggio - 385 lbs. - Silver Medal
William Ransdeu - 245 lbs. - Bronze Medal
199 - 220 lbs. Weight Class:
John Barney - 335 lbs. - Gold Medal
Nick Streeter - 300 lbs. - Silver Medal
Masters Over 200 lbs. Weight Class:
Ivan Bell - 370 lbs. - Gold Medal
John Phillips - 365 lbs. - Silver Medal
Todd Morrow - 355 lbs. - Bronze Medal
Glenn Sylvia - 300 lbs.
Jeff Beyer - 245 lbs.
Masters Under 200 lbs. Weight Class:
Joe Salmon - 250 lbs. - Gold Medal
Masters Over 70 Years of Age:
Mike Castelli - 200 lbs. - Gold Medal
Dead Lift
126 - 165 lbs. Weight Class:
Anthony Sisti - 455 lbs. - Gold Medal
166 - 198 lbs. Weight Class:
Nick Streeter - 500 lbs. - Gold Medal
Dave Heffernan - 455 lbs. - Silver Medal
William Ransdeu - 405 lbs. - Bronze Medal
Masters
Todd Morrow - 455 lbs. - Gold Medal
Glenn Sylvia - 450 lbs. - Silver Medal
Ivan Bell - 405 lbs. - Bronze Medal
Joe Salmon - 350 lbs.
Masters Over 70 Years of Age:
Mike Castelli - 350 lbs. - Gold Medal
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YMCA Winners Basketball Clinic
YMCA
Winners is for 8-16 year olds. Players will learn gradually
to
better
their skills such as passing, dribbling, and shooting. Your
coach will teach you how to refine your skills to take your game to
the next level. You'll learn some more complex offensive and
defensive strategies, and make a team full of friends while you're
at it.
Clinic
covers the following:
The
Cool Way to Stay Fit
Rules and Equipment
Basketball Tactics
Improving for Basketball Skills
Fitness for Basketball and for Life
August
9 - 13 . 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
August 16
- August 20 . 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Group III: Grades 9,10,11,12
August 23
- August 27 . 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
You may
register now at our Saratoga Springs
For more
information, call Mel LaBelle at
583-9622,
ext.120.
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Tennis News
Come join us for our annual YMCA of Saratoga bus trip to
the 2010
US Open in Flushing, New York, on Wednesday, September
1st.
Your $100 fee pays for a ticket for a stadium seat (they can
also be
used as a grounds pass to view outer court matches), bus ride, parking,
driver gratuity, coffee/bagels, and snacks/water. Registration begins
on Monday, August 2nd at 7:00 a.m. Tickets can be purchased online,
by phone, or in person at any of our branches. Contact Rolland at
587-3000, ext. 156 for any questions.
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Activate America:
Looking for a great recipe for those beets you purchased
from your local Farmers Market? This is a sweet and delicious
recipe the whole family will love.
Ingredients
3 medium beets (about one pound)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons sliced green onion
1 tablespoon snipped mint
2 cups Romaine lettuce,torn
1 tart green apple, diced
Directions
Cook whole beets covered, in simmering water for 40-50 minutes until
tender. Drain, and cool slightly, remove skin and cut into thin strips.
For dressing: combine oil, vinegar, zest, orange juice,
green onion, mint and honey in screwtop jar, shake to combine. Toss
half of dressing with beets, chill for 2 to 24 hours.
To serve, combine torn Romaine and diced apple in a
serving bowl, toss with the rest of the dressing, and top with beets.
Garnish with mint.
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Hudson River Community Credit Union to Hold Charity Golf
Tournament
Proceeds to Benefit YMCA of Saratoga
Hudson River Community Credit Union (HRCCU) will be
holding its Fourth Annual Golf Classic. The event will be held on
Friday, August 13, 2010 at Airway Meadows Golf Club in Gansevoort, NY.
The Golf Classic format is a shotgun scramble that begins at
noon.
The goal of the Golf Classic is to support youth programs
in our region. The beneficiaries for this year's event include: The
Glens Falls Area Youth Center, The Cohoes Community Center and the YMCA
of Saratoga - Corinth Branch.
The YMCA of Saratoga - Corinth Branch will use their
proceeds from the Golf Classic to benefit their Free Swimming Program
for Youth ages 6 - 12 and the After School Enrichment Program, which
offers activities, games and crafts for students in grades K - 5.
Please join HRCCU for a fun-filled day of golf with
great company, lunch, barbecue dinner, prizes and a wonderful
opportunity to make lives better for youth in our region.
The golfer's cost for the Classic is only $110 per person,
which covers golf fees, cart, beverages on the course, goodie bag,
lunch and barbecue dinner. Mulligans will be available for an
additional cost.
For more information, please contact Lauren Anderson at
518-743-0561, ext. 2433.
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Tell us what you love about the YMCA! We
would really like to hear from you.
We may use your comments for marketing purposes, so if
you prefer that we don't use your name, please let us know.
Please send your comments to Janet Sprague,
Marketing/Development Director at janets@ymcasaratoga.org.
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Did you know that the YMCA
of Saratoga has a wonderful preschool site at Wesley?
It has an intergenerational preschool program where
the children interact with the residents. It's great for the
residents and the children enjoy having new friends! There are
openings for the 2010-11 school year. Contact Colleen Girvin at
583-9622, ext. 114 for more information.
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Aquatic After Therapy Program with Sharon Cudahy: TIME
CHANGE
This class in the Fall I-II Sesion will be held on Tuesday
and Thursday from 1:00 to
2:00 p.m.
Swim Team Tryouts
Swim Team tryouts for new swimmers will be held on:
September
12th and 13th at 6:00 p.m.
Pre-registration is not required. For more information, contact
Pat at ext 125. Team practice will begin on Sunday, September
19th.
Adult Stroke Improvement with Ann Svenson
This class is for any adult who wants to improve their
swim technique and aspiring triathletes. Begins on Sunday, September 12th
and October 31st. Contact Ann Svenson at annb48@earthlilnk.net
with any questions.
Days/Times: Sundays 7:30 - 8:30 am
Price:
$80 for Members/$160 for Program Members
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Corinth Branch: "Life
Line Screening"
August 6th . 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Carotid Artery Screening
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
- Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Osteoporosis Screening
We've Added Another Zumba
Class
Starting Saturday, July 10th we will have Zumba class on
Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Zumba is a fusion of Latin
rhythms and international music with easy-to-follow moves to create a
dynamic, fun, and effective cardio workout. The class features an
interval training format incorporating fast and slow rhythms and
resistance training to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. You
will have a GREAT time and sweat! Also, our new Group
Fitness Summer schedule is now available.
Wilton Branch: Babysitting
Wilton branch babysitting will be starting new hours! The
Wilton babysitting room will be available to members and their children
from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. daily, Monday-Friday. Enjoy the summer months
outdoors and we will resume evening and Saturday babysitting in the
fall.
Wilton Branch: Parents' Night
Out
Wilton Parents' Night Out is scheduled for September
24th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Cost is $15/child. You may
sign-up at any YMCA of Saratoga front desk. For more information,
please contact Erin Wilkinson at 583-9622, ext. 124.
Saratoga Springs Branch: Open Water Swim
Clinic with Ann Svenson
For swimmers who will be participating in their first open
water swim or triathlon. Tips on how to train for open water swimming
in the pool to make your swim a safe and memorable experience. Taught
by Ann Svenson and David Raway. 1.5 hours of lesson.
Register for any one or combination of:
August 15, 2010
September 12, 2010
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Price: $30.00 each class (membership not required)
Saratoga Springs Branch: Travel Camp
Don't miss out on a great summer. Limited spaces are still
available for our exciting Travel Camp. Fun for kids between the ages
of 10 and 16. Travel locally to area attractions like Whitewater
Rafting, Kayaking, Zoom Flume, Tubing, Great Escape and Six Flags New
England. For more information contact Patti Laudicina at 583-9622,
ext. 110
Saratoga Springs Branch: Babysitting
Certification Course Dates
We are now offering more dates for the YMCA of Saratoga
Babysitting Certification Course. We will offer the program on the
following day from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Dates: August 21st , September 25th, October 23rd,
November 20th, December 18th
Cost: $25 per person
Ages:11-15 years old
This is a Red Cross certified course and participants are encouraged
to volunteer for 6 hours at our Saratoga Springs and/or
Wilton Branch Babysitting Rooms, upon completion of this course.
Contact Erin Wilkinson at 583-9622, ext.124 for more
information.
Saratoga Springs
Branch: Sunday Shoppers
Sunday Shoppers is a program where children may
come to the YMCA from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. while their
parents run errands, do their weekly grocery shopping or stroll
the shops downtown. We will have planned activities for the children
(between the ages of 8 weeks and 9 years old).
We will play outside, do a craft, watch a movie and
provide a snack. The cost is $15 per child and you may register
at the front desk. Space is limited so register early. You will
also need to complete a registration form for this program, available
at the front desk.
Sunday Shoppers Dates:
August 22nd, September 19th
Contact Erin Wilkinson at 583-9622, ext. 124 for more
information.
Saratoga Springs
Branch: Parents' Night Out
Parents' Night Out is for children ages 8 weeks to 9 years
old and is held on Saturdays at 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. You must reserve
your
spot(s) prior to the night of the event. Please complete a
registration form for this program, available at the front desk. Spaces
are limited.
In addition, our Youth and Sports department will be
joining Parents' Night Out. This department will be working with
the 8 and 9 year olds to offer age-appropriate activites designed just
for them!
Days/Times:
August 7th,
September 11th
Saturdays at 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Fees:$15/child
Contact Erin Wilkinson at 583-9622, ext.124 for more
information.
Saratoga Springs
Branch: Evening Babysitting
Effective Monday, June 28th our evening hours will be by
reservation only. Evening reservations must be made by 1:00 p.m. on the
day of use.
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YMCA of
Saratoga
Calendar
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June 28 -
August 27, 2010
Camp Dates
Saratoga Springs and
Fall I Member Registration
All YMCA Branches
August 17, 2010
Fall I Program Member Registration
All YMCA Branches
September 6, 2010 Labor Day
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YMCA of Saratoga
Inclement
Weather
Policy
When there is inclement weather, the decision to close our
facilities and/or cancel programs will be decided by the COO.
This decision is based on the state and local recommendations that we
are in a declared state of emergency. The following media
will inform you of the closing and/or cancellations if you cannot get
through to the YMCA: Capital News 9, The Times Union, WFLY 92, 810 WGY,
WNYT TV, WRGB TV, WRVE, WTEN TV, B 95.5 and WXXA TV.
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Holiday Hours for All Branches
New Year's Day
6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Easter - Closed
Memorial Day
6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
4th of July
6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Labor Day
6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day - Closed
Christmas Eve
6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Christmas Day - Closed
New Year's Eve
6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
NOTE: There are no programs or group fitness classes
on these days.
Be sure to check with the branch to verify their holiday
hours.
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