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20 th Annual Golf Classic
The Golf
Classic was held on June 7th at the Saratoga National Golf Club.
Here are the results:
Low Gross 59 (-13):
Peggy DeKoning, Kendrick DeKoning, Chris Comi, Bill Seward
Team Net 52.5:
Rob Houlihan, Mike Siwik, Chris Polhamus, Chuck Mba
Most Lost Balls:
Sue Commanda, Lorraine Marola, Linda Dickie, Doug Colignon
Sink the Putt Contest - Tie - they split the winnings and
each received $125: Tom Collins, Jr., Ed Anderman, Jason MacGregor, Mike
Bombard
Closest to the Pin Hole #7: Brian Monette
(13")
Longest Drive for Women - Hole #6: Kelley Peluso
Longest Drive for Men - Hole #14: Curtis Maurer
View photos from this event on Facebook!
Thank you to all of the
sponsors and participants--all proceeds benefit the YMCA of Saratoga
Scholarship Fund!
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Television Raffle Winners
Alan Crutchley, Rich Rzesztorski, Craig Horneck, Marge
Mohrmann & Mike Bombard each won a 26" flat screen television
in our raffle! Congratulations!
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June 14-27, 2010: No program
classes - All YMCA Branches
June 28 -
August 27, 2010: Camp Dates Saratoga Springs and Wilton
Branches
June 28,
2010: Summer Programs Begin - All YMCA Branches
July 4,
2010: No classes - All YMCA Branches
July 10 & August 7, 2010 Silver Bay Day
for our members
Summer Hours go into effect on June 28th.
Corinth Branch
Monday - Thursday: 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Malta Fitness Branch
Monday - Friday: 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday: 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Silver Bay Day for YMCA of Saratoga Members
Silver Bay will be hosting free days for our members on
Saturday, July 10th and Saturday, August 7th.
Our members will enjoy a day of swimming, hiking, boating,
kayaking, tennis, games, crafts and a whole day of fun activities all
on beautiful Lake George at no cost.
Registration is available at any YMCA of Saratoga Front
Desk. This event fills fast so register early to enjoy a day
of family fun for free.
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YMCA of Saratoga
2nd Annual Bench Press/Deadlift Championships
The
YMCA of Saratoga is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Bench
Press/Deadlift Championships to be held on July 17th at the Saratoga
Branch. All are welcome to participate or watch as men and women
square off; you are guaranteed to see the best the region has to
offer.
Weigh-ins from at 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. The cost is $40.00 for
facility members or $50.00 for non-members. All The competition
begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Saratoga Springs Branch YMCA.
Proceeds to benefit the YMCAof Saratoga's We Build People
Scholarship Campaign.
Contact John Higgins at 583-9622, ext. 119 for registration details.
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Family Fun Day at the
Corinth Branch
We had a great time! Check out our photo album on Facebook!
You don't have to be a member of Facebook to view the
photo album.
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YMCA Soccer Clinics: Rookies
and Winners - Held at
Skidmore College
YMCA Rookies (ages 5-7 year olds):
Don't worry about keeping score, everybody plays. Players will
learn by doing and practice by playing.
YMCA
Winners
(ages
8-16 year olds): Learn to improve skills, such as
dribbling, passing and goalkeeping. Our coaches will teach you
how to improve your skills to take your game to the next level.
You'll learn some offensive and defensive strategies and make a team
full of friends while you're at it.
Objective: To
promote the development of young soccer players by providing
progressive instruction of basic soccer techniques and tactics within
the spirit of fair play. In accordance with the YMCA philosophy our
focus will be on developing the youth's growth in mind, body and
spirit. Individual skills will be developed by utilizing the principle
of one ball to one person; a solid foundation of ball control skills
will be used in individual sessions, small groups and game
situations.
Equipment: Although
there will be some extra balls, each child should bring a ball with
her/his name on it. Each child should bring her/his own lunch/snack,
hat with a brim, sweatshirt and water bottle.
Closing
Ceremonies and games will be held during the last two hours at the end
of each clinic. Parents are invited.
Descriptions
Introductory
level (for children entering grades 1, 2 or 3): This
camp is specially designed to provide a healthy, developmentally
appropriate experience for younger players. The emphasis will be on
fostering positive attitudes of play, group cooperation and FUN. Staff
are specifically chosen for abilities and enthusiasm in working with
young children. Activities will be imaginative, play-oriented games and
contests designed for beginning players. A typical daily schedule
includes warm-up, skill progressions, group activities, snack break,
skill contests, 3v3 games and warm down. Participants leave at 12:00 p.m.
Middle
level
(for
children entering grades 4, 5 or 6): A typical daily schedule
includes stretch/warm-up, skill progressions, technical/group training,
special topics, games, snack, staff demos, skill contests, tactics,
small-sided games and warm down. Participants leave at 12:00 p.m.
Upper
level
(for
children entering grades 7th through 9th): A typical
daily schedule includes stretch/warm-up, skill progressions,
technical/group training, advanced special topics, snack break, team
tactics, 7v7 or full field games and warm down. Participants leave at 12:00
p.m.
Clinic Fees: Full Facility Member -
$60/week
Program
Member - $80/week
Each week
must be paid in full at time of registration.
Register
now at our Saratoga Springs Branch. For more information, call Mel
LaBelle at 583-9622, ext.120.
Directions to Skidmore from downtown
1. Head
north on N Broadway toward Rock St. go 0.1 mi
2. Take
the 1st left onto Greenfield Ave. go 0.3 mi
3.Take
right at Clement Ave. field will be on your left
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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
8:00
a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Group III: Grades 9,10,11,12
You
may register now at our Saratoga Springs Branch.
For
more information, call Mel LaBelle at
583-9622,
ext.120.
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SilverSneakers Expansion:
SilverSneakers is
now available at the Malta Fitness & Corinth
Branches! Come
and take a tour of these these
facilities
and learn more about what the branches have to offer.
To
set up this type of membership, participants will need
to
visit
the Saratoga Springs Branch. SilverSneaker members are
then free to use all branches.
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Activate America:
Healthy Meals--Bring on the Grill
Grilling is one of the healthiest ways to add flavor
without fat.
Choose foods that are naturally low in fat. Use local
homegrown veggies to add to your healthy diet.A few favorite recipes
that will keep your taste buds watering and your waistline in
check is all you need. Here are a few sample recipes for you to
try.
Tomatoes are a great source of vitamins and lycopene. Try
grilling your tomatoes with a little olive oil for a heart healthy side
dish.
Grilled squash has a sweet flavor and loads of vitamin A.
Squash can be grilled as easily as baked in the oven. Choose your
favorite squash and cut down the middle, clean out all the seeds and
strings. Mix together olive oil and fresh herbs, like basil, cilantro,
and oregano. Fresh herbs should be chopped finely. Brush mixture over
exposed squash meat and grill directly over medium heat. You want good
grill marks but watch for burning. Remove from grill and serve hot.
You don't need fat for flavor, Rubs and marinades can
spice up your healthy foods.
Grill up some healthy chicken to go with your squash.
Marinade boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into strips in the juice
of one lemon, one tablespoon of olive oil and any spices you enjoy
for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Grill over medium heat with your squash for about 10-12
minutes until the juices run clear. Serve hot for a perfect healthy
summer dinner.
Remember to use flavorings such as marinades and rubs for
flavor and enjoy the fresh bounty of the local harvests for your
healthiest meals.
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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, barbeque 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
and covers golf fees, cart, beverages on the course, goodie bag, lunch
and barbeque dinner. Mulligans will be available for an additional
cost.
In addition, they have several Golf Classic
sponsorship opportunities.
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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YMCA of
Saratoga Community Garden
Look What's Growing!
The YMCA Community Garden is 'up and growing'
already. This year it has been divided into three sections.
Saratoga Bridges will be working part of it, as will a YMCA staff
member and, of course, the kids. Right now you'll see some
lettuce, herbs and a tipi. If you look closely you'll notice some
morning glories coming up around the sign posts. These are from
last years plants. The tipi will support green beans. Under
the straw we have potatoes.
Recently the preschool classes learned about gardening and planted some
seeds indoors that will soon be put in the garden.
We have a core group of volunteers to help weed and pick. If
you'd like to join us, please contact Julie VanDeusen at julievandeusen@gmail.com or
899-4937.
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Interested in a Chess, Bridge or Majhong Club and need a
place to meet and play?
The YMCA of Saratoga may be able to help. Contact Lisa at
583-9622 or e-mail her at lisa@ymcasaratoga.org . We may have the
perfect place for you to meet!
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Springettes Gymnasts to
Attend Nationals!
The Saratoga Springettes YMCA Gymnastics team has 12 girls
competing in the 2010 National YMCA Gymnastics Championships from June
22nd to June 25th in San Diego, California. Good luck, Gymnasts!
Gymnastics classes are finished for the summer. Thank you to all who
participated this past school year! Have a great summer and we'll
see you in the fall!
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Malta Branch Hosting Blood
Drive
There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive at our
Malta branch on Tuesday June 22nd from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The
"blood bus" will be outside in our parking lot. Please
call the Malta Fitness Branch at 583-9623 for more information or to
make an appointment.
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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
Corinth Branch: Offering FREE Summer Swim Program Thru the Corinth
Recreation Program & Youth Commission
There will be 2 classes and children age to 6 to 12 are
invited to participate:
July 12th-15th -10 a.m. to
12:00 p.m.:
"Water Safety" (Beginner Level)
July
19th-22th -10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.:
"Stroke
Development" (Intermediate and up)
Classes held at the Corinth Beach by Certified
Instructors.
Registered Participants will be escorted down by the
Corinth Recreation Program.
Parents must pick up their child at the beach following
their scheduled swim lessons. Children escorted to the Beach by
playground staff. Certificates of completion given at the
end of the Program.
More information will be provided soon. If you have
questions, please contact Alysse Kasowski at 583-9607, ext. 191 or at alysse@ymcasaratoga.org.
Thank you to our program sponsor Hudson River Community
Credit Union--who helps to make these classes possible!
Malta Fitness Branch: Babysitting
Malta Fitness is operating with 2 babysitting rooms at
this time. We can hold up to 12 children in each 30 minute time
slot, 2 of which can be infants (under 1 year old). Both rooms
and 2 babysitters are available from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Monday through
Friday. Parents....take advantage of this and bring your children
in for some "you" time through the summer while the children
are home from school. It will provide them with the opportunity
to play with other children and be engaged in age appropriate
activities. One room will be dedicated to older children, K-4 and
the other room for children under the age of 4.
We also offer babysitting on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
so there are no excuses for you to not get the exercise your body
needs, even on the weekends!
Sign up at the Malta Fitness Branch!
Malta Fitness Branch: Blood Drive
The American Red Cross is holding a blood
drive on June 22nd. More details and times will be
coming soon!
Wilton Branch: Babysitting
Wilton branch babysitting will be starting new hours!
Beginning Monday, June 28th, the Wilton babysitting room will be
available to members and their children from 8:30 a.m.-12 noon daily,
Monday-Friday. Enjoy the summer months outdoors and we will resume evening
and Saturday babysitting in the fall.
Wilton Branch: What's Happening?
The Wilton pool is scheduled to open on June 19 for our
members.
For the 5th year, Wilton Tennis staff is hosting the
Silver Bay YMCA Tennis Extravaganza from July 9-11.
September 1st is this year's date for our annual US Open
Tennis Bus trip for 50 YMCA of Saratoga members. For more
information, contact Rolland LeBlanc at 587-3000, ext. 156.
Wilton Branch: Parents' Night
Out
Wilton Parents' Night Out is scheduled for Fridays
June 18th and September 24th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Cost is
$15/child. You may sign-up at any YMCA of Saratoga front
desks. For more information, please contact Wendy Delaney at
587-3000, ext. 157.
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:
July 11, 2010
Aug 15, 2010
Sept 12, 2010
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Price: $30.00 each class (membership not required)
4 Hour Open Water Swim
Clinic with Ann Svenson
Same class as above, but the class will be 4 hours of
lessons. With more focus on stroke technique.
Register for any one or combination of:
Sunday mornings: 2 Two hour classes, July 11 & July 18
- 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Taught by Ann Svenson
Tuesday evenings: 4 one hour classes, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20 -
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Taught by David Raway
Price:
$45 (membership not required)
Adult Stroke Improvement
with Ann Svenson
This class is for any adult who wants to improve their
swim technique. Begins on Sunday, June 27th and will run for 6
weeks.
$80.00 for Members/$160.00 for Program Member
No class on July 4th or July 25th.
Saratoga Springs Branch: Sport of All Sorts
This class is for 3 to 5 years old on Wednesday at 5:30
p.m. to 6:15 p.m. for the summer session. This program will focus
on several sports using the "Games Approach", while
incorporating the basic concepts of group work and being on a team.
Space is limited.
Fees: $25/session
for Member/$50/session for Program Member
Saratoga Springs Branch: Travel Camp
Dont 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
Early Childhood Summer
Enrichment Program
This exciting early childhood program is for children who
will turn 3 by July 1, 2010, 4 and 5 years olds. The Early Childhood
Summer Enrichment Program meets Tuesday through Thursday at the
Saratoga Springs Branch. The program begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at
noon.
The children swim for thirty minutes once a week. Each day
includes theme-based crafts and activities. Snack is provided
each day. The program meets outside as much as
possible. Register for one week or any combination of weeks.
Trained and experienced preschool teachers supervise the children.
A 1:7 ratio ensures attention and a safe, fun filled,
quality experience for your young child. All fees are due at
registration.
Location:
Saratoga Springs Branch
Session: July 6 - 29, 2010
Days/Times: Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Member: $70/week
Program members: $95/week
All fees are due at registration.
Weekly Themes:
July 6, 7 and 8: Oceans of Fun July 13, 14 ad 15:
Animals Big and Small
July 20, 21 and 22: Our Earth, Our World
July 27, 28 and 29: Colors All Around
For more information, contact Colleen Girvin 583-9622,
ext. 114 or at colleen@ymcasaratoga.org.
Saratoga Springs
Branch:
Personal Trainer Information
Are you interested in Boot Camp style training
sessions? Please contact John Higgins at 583-9622, ext 119 or johnh@ymcasaratoga.org.
Wesley Intergenerational
Preschool
Limited spaces are still available for this preschool
program for the 2010-2011 school year. Contact Collen Girvin at
583-9622 ext. 114 for more information.
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: July 24th and August 21st
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:
June 27th
July 25th
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 acitivites designed just
for them!
Days/Times:
July 10th
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
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June
14-27, 2010
No program classes
All YMCA Branches
June 28 -
August 27, 2010
Camp Dates
Saratoga Springs and
Summer Programs Begin
All YMCA Branches
No classes
All YMCA Branches
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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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