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Saratoga Regional
YMCA . August 2011
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Silver Bay Day!
FREE swimming,
hiking, kayaking, & more for our members! For questions or
to register, please contact Lisa Nichols at 583-9622, ext. 102 by
August 4th at 5:00 pm. We hope to see you there!
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Facebook
Fitness Facts
POSTED EVERY FRIDAY!
Check out our facebook page every Friday for a new tip or fun
fitness fact that can help you improve or challenge yourself in new
ways! Just go to the Saratoga Regional YMCA facebook page and
"like" us, then view our discussion board where we will be
posting weekly.
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Save the Date!
Saratoga
Regional YMCA's Stingray Swim Team will hold try outs for new
swimmers for our 2011-2012 swim season. No registration necessary for
new swimmers to try out for our team on either September 11th or 12th
at 6:00 pm. Swim Team begins on Sunday, September 19th at 6:00 pm for
all. For more information, please call Pat at 583-9622 ext 125.
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Time for
a Back-to-School Shopping Spree: Round-Up at jcpenney
Shop
between July 31st and August 27th 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 Saratoga Regional YMCA to provide children in
this community with access to life-enriching afterschool programs.
What is the jcpenney Round-Up?
This nationwide program provides our customers the
opportunity to make donations to jcpenney afterschool at the cash
register by rounding up their jcpenney store purchases to the next
whole dollar. All donations collected by your local jcpenney
store will be donated to your afterschool program!
Other
2011 Round-Up's will be held: October 12-25 and November 30 -
December 12
Your change makes a difference in kids' lives!
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CPR Classes
The American
Red Cross, out of Glens Falls, is now offering CPR classes here at
our Y to the community and surrounding area.
All questions
and registrations for these classes go through the Glens Falls
American Red Cross office. The contact person is Michael Stone,
phone number 792-6545.
Aug 9th & Aug 16th
6:00-10:00 pm: two Tuesday evening classes
Aug 14th
8:30 am-4:30 pm:one full Sunday class
Sept 13th & Sept 20th
6:00-10:00 pm: two Tuesday evening classes
Sept 18th
8:30 am-4:30 pm: one full Sunday class
Oct 11th & Oct 20th
6:00-10:00 pm: two Tuesday evening classes
Nov 8th & Nov 15th
6:00-10:00 pm: two Tuesday evening classes
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Proceeds
Benefit the Y
The Hudson River Community Credit Union will be holding a golf fundraiser on August 5, 2011 at
Airway Meadows Golf Club. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the
Saratoga Regional YMCA-Corinth Branch. For more information, contact
Lauren Anderson at 518-743-0561 ext. 2433 or landerson@hrccu.org.
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Summer Tennis
Camp
NEW! Youth Tennis Summer Clinics
The Saratoga Regional YMCA offers a morning, week-long
tennis clinic under the direct supervision of Rolland LeBlanc,
Saratoga Regional YMCA Tennis Director.
This program will focus on conditioning, individual tennis skills
& fundamentals, and match play. Each week will target specific
age groups and experience levels.
Cost:
Members -
$250/week
Non-Members -
$500/week + $100 program member fee.
The clinic is
held at Maple Ave Middle School. In the event of rain, the clinic is
relocated to the Wilton Branch of the Saratoga Regional YMCA. On
Tuesday and Thursday of each week, we will travel to area
destinations such as Spa Park, Mini Golf, Moreau State Park, Auto
Museum, and more!
Levels:
Level 2 - This
level is for students who have been introduced to basic strokes and
can hit the ball over the net in a feeding drill. They can sustain a
short rally in mini tennis. They cannot serve.
Level 3 -
Students in this level can sustain a short rally from the baseline.
They can serve and have some experience playing singles and doubles.
Level 4 -
Students can hit with consistency and moderate power from the
baseline. They have the ability to hit volleys, overheads, approach
shots, and serves. Their footwork and court coverage is improving.
This class will emphasize technique, but will devote time each week
to strategy and point play.
Schedule:
All days will
run from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Classes will
be a maximum of 12 kids.
Aug 8-12 -
10-12 years old - Level 2
Aug 15-19 -
12-14 years old - Level 4
For more
information, contact Rolland LeBlanc, 587-3000, ext. 156, rolland@saratogaregionalymca.org.
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Bike Race
Save-the-Date: Karen and Gary
Dake Foundation for Children's Stationary Bike Race on October 29,
2011 at the Saratoga Springs Branch! More details to come soon...
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US Open Tennis
Bus Trip
Wednesday,
August 31st, 2011
Fee is $105 per person and includes:
·
Stadium seats [Upper Promenade]
These tickets are good for ground pass
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Transportation
·
Parking
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Snacks & beverages
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Bus driver gratuity
Tickets are
limited and go on sale August 1st at www.saratogaregionalymca.org, by phone
(583-9622) , or in person at any of our branches. Please contact
Rollandat 587-3000 ext. 156 or rolland@saratogaregionalymca.org
if you have any questions. The bus leaves the Wilton Branch Parking
lot at 6:15 am and leaves Flushing Meadows at 6:00 pm.
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Plant, Nurture,
Harvest
Short on space
for personal gardening? Join our "Giving Garden" and turn
personal opportunity into a community gift. We provide the garden
while you provide the TLC, and the Franklin Community Center Food
Bank benefits from all of our efforts with fresh produce. Give a
little, take a little! This project is in cooperation with Seeds for
Peace.
We have
already made six deliveriesto the EOC soup kitchen (picture 12-18
grocery bags full of salad greens!). They serve 65 to 125
people, 6 days a week, and are happy to serve fresh salad with the
meals. Any surplus greens are passed out to the
recipients. Today, we pulled our first yellow squash, cucumber
and zucchini, and soon we will have beans and radishes. If you
are interested in tending a section in the garden, weeding, watering,
etc., please contact Paige Minear at 583-9622, ext. 116 or paige@saratogaregionalymca.org.
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Looking for a
Gift for That "Person Who Has Everything"?
If you are having a difficult time coming up with a gift
for the friend who has "everything"--or if you
are celebrating an occasion with a family member, no gifts are
requested and you want to do a little something--consider making
a donation to the Y Scholarship Fund in the
recipient's name! It's a thoughtful gift that helps
others.
The Y will
provide a certificate with the recipient's name and the amount of the
donation. For more information, please contact Janet Sprague at
583-9622, ext. 131.
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School Age
Registration
School Age Registration is under way for the 2011-2012
school year.
Current School
Age openings:
Ballston Spa
Middle School: PM Only
Caroline
Street Elementary: AM & PM
Corinth
Elementary: PM Only
Saratoga Springs Branch-Serving all Saratoga Springs Elementary
Schools: AM & PM
Wood Road
Elementary-Serving all Ballston Spa Elementary Schools: AM &
PM
For more
information, please contact Patti Laudicina at 583-9622, ext. 110, or
Paige Minear at ext. 116.
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Join Us For
Aqua Yoga!
Ages 18 and Older
The
combination of water to sooth the joints and heal the body combined
with the meditiative practice of yoga. This class creates relief from
pain, flexibility and peace of mind. All levels are welcome, and no
swim or yoga skills are required.
- Maximum of 6 people per class.
- Located at
the Saratoga Springs Branch
- Wednesdays, from 8:30-9:15 am
- Members Cost: $5 per class.
Program Members Cost: $10 per class
- Instructor is Gail Capobianco
- Please bring
a towel and bathing suit.
For more information, please contact Pat Bonga at 583-9622, ext. 125.
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Saratoga
Springs Branch
Parking Lot Maintenance
Please be
aware that we will be painting new lines in the parking
lot, from 9:00 am on Wednesday, August 17th, through 5:00 pm on
Friday, August 19th.
Thank you for
your cooperation.
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2011-2012 Preschool Openings
There are limited
openings in our preschool classes for 2, 3 and 4 years olds. For
information please call Colleen at 583-9622, ext. 114 or email her at
colleen@saratogaregionalymca.org.
Register now for our Early Childhood summer programs: Try Project Play on Mondays and Fridays in August, for a
morning of play from 9:15-11:45 am, while you enjoy time to run
errands outside the YMCA.
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Are you interested in improving your Golf skills? We can
help! A Golf Wellness program will soon be offered at the
Saratoga Springs Branch and will include:
- On-course
conditioning exercises
- Nutrition
and hydration choices while on the course
- Identifying
and preventing injuries
- Wellness
tips to improve your overall enjoyment of golf
We will be
offering one-on-one sessions for $30 or group sessions of 6-8 people
for $80.
Contacts: John
Higgins at johnh@saratogaregionalymca.org or
Lucias Ciccarelli at lucias@saratogaregionalymca.org for
more information.
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Are Your Valuables Locked Up?
We strongly urge members to lock up their valuables.
Lockers may be secured by members, using their own lock, while they
are in the building. Locks must be removed when leaving the building
each day.
Mini lockers are available at some branch locations, at no cost. For
a token, please see the front desk.
If you leave valuables in your vehicle, please make sure
these items are out of sight.
The YMCA is not responsible for valuables left unattended.
Handicap Parking
Please be considerate when parking at the Y and
only use the handicap parking places if you have a handicap parking
permit. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Battenkill Branch News
ART & MOVEMENT
ENRICHMENT
Session:
August 1-5 (Registration is ongoing)
Days/Times:
Monday-Friday, 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Cost:
$35/member. $70/program member.
Enrich your child's summer with this exciting Art & Dance
program! Children, ages 5-10, will creatively express their
uniqueness. Each day includes theme-based arts & crafts
activities, choreographed HipHop dance and outside play. At the
conclusion of the week, children will perform the learned dance, while
their art pieces will be on display a half hour before the end of the
program. Snacks will be provided, but children must bring a
lunch with them. For more information, please call the
Battenkill Front desk at 587-3110.
SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM
Before and
After School Enrichment Program (B.A.S.E.)
This is a
safe, fun and reliable before and after school
program for
children in kindergarten through 5th grade.
NY State
licensed, this program provides your child with
indoor and
outdoor play, creative arts, group games,
educational
enrichment and homework assistance at
various
locations. The Before School Program begins at
7:00 a.m.; the
After School Program ends at 6:00 p.m.
Sites:
Greenwich Central School
For more
information, please contact: Yonka Perkins at 587-3110, ext. 161
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Malta Branch News
The August
Summer I group fitness schedule is out and will begin Monday, August
1. Make sure you grab a copy!
The Silver
Sneakers class on Mondays at 10:30 am is being replaced by Isometric
Stretch & Strengthen and will be moving to 11:30 am.
Kathy E will
be out for the month of August for her Monday 9:15 am & 10:15 am
classes, but don't worry because she will be back come
September! Laurie will be taking over the class in her absence.
Make sure to
check the group fitness whiteboard for the August schedule of
Thursdays 5:30 & 6:30 pm classes.
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Wilton Branch News
Court Time
We invite
members to take advantage of available tennis courts between
5:00-8:00 am on weekdays and 6:00-8:00 am on weekends. Reservations
are available for only $16/hour by calling our front desk at
587-3000, ext. 250, or members may reserve courts online at
http://www.ymcasaratogatennis.com/.
Summer Intro to Archery program is held at Wilton
Branch.
Chris Defibaugh is scheduling a Rotational Power program
beginning in the Fall Session.
The new Wilton Babysitting hours have begun:
Monday-Friday, 9:15 am-12:00 pm
Please note we
will still continue to offer Parents Night Out one Friday a
month.
If you have
any questions, please contact Erin Wilkinson at 583-9622, ext. 124.
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Saratoga Springs Branch News
Babysitting Certification Course
August
20th,9:00 am-3:00 pm
This is an
American Red Cross certification course for ages 11-15 year olds. Be
sure to bring a lunch, snack and drink because we will break to eat.
The cost of this program is $40 per person and you may register now
at the front desk.
Parents Night Out I
August 6th,
6:00-8:30 pm
Need a night
out on the town? Parents Night Out is a great opportunity to do so or
just enjoy a night out without the kids. While you enjoy a night out,
bring your kids to the Y for games, crafts and a snack. This program
is available for ages 8 weeks to 6 year olds. Please register at the
front desk. Registration closes 48 hours prior to the program. The
cost is $15 per child.
Parents Night Out II
August 6th,
6:00-8:30 pm
We also have a
Parents Night Out for the older kids! For kids ages 7-10 years old we
offer age appropriate activities, which include swimming. Please
register at the front desk. Registration closes 48 hours prior to the
program. The cost is $15 per child.
Sunday Shoppers
August 21st,
1:30-4:00 pm
Are your children
bored with shopping? Bring them to Sunday Shoppers at the Saratoga
Springs Branch while mom and dad run errands, do their weekly grocery
shopping or visit the shops downtown. We have planned activities such
as games, crafts and a provided snack. For kids ages 8 weeks-10 years
old. Please register at the front desk. Registration closes 48 hours
prior to the program. The cost is $15 per child.
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The Saratoga
Regional YMCA is dedicated to teaching the 4 core values of caring,
honesty, respect and responsibility.
This month we
celebrate:
HONESTY
To
tell the truth,
to
act in such a
way
that you are
worthy
of trust.
Making
sure your
choices
match
your
values.
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Calendar
June
27-August 14
Summer
Programs Begin
All
YMCA Branches
June
27-August 26
Summer
Camp
Saratoga
Springs
and
Wilton Branches
August
9
Fall
I Member Registration
All
YMCA Branches
August
16
Fall
I Program Member Registration
All
YMCA Branches
September
5
Labor
Day - no classes
All
YMCA Branches
September
12
Fall
I Programs Begin
All
YMCA Branches
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SUMMER
HOURS
June 27-September
11
Battenkill
Branch
Monday-Friday
5:00
am-9:00 pm
Saturday
& Sunday
6:00
am-5:00 pm
Corinth
Branch
Monday-Thursday
5:30am-8:00
pm
Friday:
5:30am-6:00 pm
Saturday
& Sunday
8:00
am-12:00 pm
Malta
Fitness Branch
Monday-Friday
5:00
am-9:00 pm
Saturday
& Sunday
6:00
am-5:00 pm
Malta
Child Care
Monday-Friday
6:30
am-6:00 pm
Saratoga
Springs Branch
Monday-Friday
5:00
am-11:00 pm
Saturday
& Sunday
6:00 am-6:00 pm
Wilton
Branch
Monday-Friday
5:00
am-10:00 pm
Saturday
& Sunday
6:00
am-6:00 pm
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Saratoga
Regional YMCA Inclement
Weather Policy
When there is inclement
weather, the decision to close our facilities and/or cancel programs
will be made 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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Tropical
Smoothie
by
Jodie Fitz
2
cups ice
1
cup Silk vanilla coconut milk, 90 calories
6
oz. pineapple juice
6
oz. Price Chopper low fat vanilla yogurt
1
mango, diced (NuVal Score 93)
1/2
banana, peeled (NuVal Score 91)
½
tsp. Price Chopper vanilla extract
Add
the ice, coconut milk, pineapple juice, yogurt, mango, banana and
vanilla extract into the blender and simply blend it together until the
smoothie is smooth, icy and ready to serve.
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Holiday Hours for All Branches
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.
New Year's Day
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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Share Your
Thoughts
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 e-mail
your
comments to
Janet
Sprague,
Development/Marketing Director.
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Putting
in a full day at the office behind a desk for work could mean more back
and neck pain.
Sitting
down too long can also lead to poor circulation.
Being
office-bound doesn't have to mean being stagnant.
Some
things you can do are simple chair exercises. Just standing up and
sitting down slowly and doing that about 10 or 12 times just to get
your heart rate going a little bit.
This
gets you and your blood moving. Another tip:
You
can lift your legs up and squeeze your quads, then push, point and flex
your foot.
A
lot of people hold stress in their neck and shoulders.
Some
good shoulder rolls are nice, breathing in, squeezing your shoulder
blades together and then retracting down.
Just
throw in some standing leg raises for a mini all-around workout.
Being
at a desk job shouldn't cost you your health. A few simple movements an
keep both your body and mind active.
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It's
hot out! And that means we're sweating more, therefore we should be
hydrating more than usual. Hydrating properly doesn't mean drinking a
lot of whatever you can get your hands on. Beverages high in sugars and
caffeine work against your body's efforts to remain hydrated and can
leave you feeling sluggish in the summer heat. Whether you're outside
playing hide and seek, running, gardening, riding your bike, or just
hanging out by the pool, you should be drinking water or an electrolyte
replenishing sports drink to keep your body functioning at its peak
performance level. You can even get creative and make popsicles or
slushies using fruit flavored sports drinks to make the experience a
little more refreshing. Some fruits, like watermelon and grapes, are also
a great way to replenish fluids, as they are high in water
content...not to mention delicious! These days, reusable water bottles
come in every color, size, shape and pattern that your kids won't mind
toting around on the go.
So,
go play, but remember to stop and hydrate along the way!
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