Saratoga
Regional YMCA . January 2012
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Join us at our
2012 Annual Cocktail Party at the Saratoga Springs Branch, 290 West
Ave, on January 14, from 6:00-10:00 pm. All proceeds benefit the Y
Annual Scholarship Fund.
The event includes jazz music by Deja Vu Jazz, hors d'oeuvres,
complimentary wine and beer, a silent auction, raffle ticket
give-aways, and lots more!
$50 per person or $90 per couple.
Business
casual attire is suggested.
Reservations and/or raffle tickets may be purchased at
any of our branches or online.
For more information, please contact Susan Rhoades, Saratoga
Springs Branch/Annual Giving Director at 583-9622, ext. 104.
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A Letter
From Our Tennis Department
Members,
We are
offering new tennis programs for the Winter I session; Shot of the
Day [twice a week], Dynamic Tennis [twice a week], Xcelleration
Tennis for the advanced player [twice a week], and once again Junior
Excellence. The schedule will be on our website as soon as we
finalize details.
We are also
introducing a new program for juniors; 10 and Under Tennis. Please
join us for a free 10 and under tennis Play Day and Parent
Orientation on Monday, January 2, from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Sign in will
be at 10:00 am, Parent Orientation at 10:30, followed by games
and drills for the kids. You can register for this event by calling
587-3000, ext. 250. We will be offering prizes and refreshments for
this event.
You are also
invited to our Grand Opening Tennis Tournament on Saturday, January
7. Our Pros will run a half hour separate clinic for juniors and
adults followed by Round Robin doubles style Tournament. You do not
need a partner to come. Please call 587-3000, ext. 250 to
register. There will be a $25 donation fee that will go directly into
the Wilton Branch Expansion.
And, lastly,
congrats to the Enzien League for winning the League Donation
Challenge! We thank you all for your continued support.
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Preschool
Updates!
Preschool
registration for current students and siblings of alumni will be held
on January 11, 2012. Sign-in begins at 7:00 am, with registration
beginning at 8:00 am. If the Saratoga Springs City School District
has a snow day that day, registration will be held on the following
day.
2012
Preschool Openings
There are
limited openings in our preschool classes for 4 years olds.
Preschool Plus
Enhance your
child's Math and Language Arts skills and help them get ready for
Kindergarten. Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday 12:45-2:45 pm at
the Saratoga Springs Branch. Students must be 4 by January 1, 2012.
Registration began on December 6, 2011.
For more
information, please call Colleen at 583-9622 ext.114 or email her at colleen@saratogaregionalymca.org.
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Gymnastics
The Saratoga
High School Varsity Gymnastics Team will be hosting competitions at
the Wilton Branch Gymnastics area on:
Saturday,
January 7th, at 10:00 am
Tuesday,
January 17th, at 6:00 pm
Friday,
January 27th, at 6:00 pm
Any gymnastics program classes that are scheduled during the
competitions will be cancelled.
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CPR Classes
The American
Red Cross, out of Glens Falls, is now offering CPR classes to the
community. These classes will be held at the Saratoga Regional YMCA -
Saratoga Springs Branch at 290 West Ave, on the following dates:
Tuesdays, 6:00-10:00 pm (both days)
January 10
& 17
February 14
& 21
March 13 &
20
April 10 &
17
May 8 & 15
June 12 & 19
August 14
& 21
Sundays, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
January 15th
February 19th
March 18th
April 15th
May 20th
June 17th
July 15th
August 19th
For questions or
to register for these classes, please contact the Glens Falls
American Red Cross office. Call 1-800-733-2767, option 3, to register
for any of these dates. The person registering should
specify the class date they are registering for.
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Malta Branch News
We have added
4 brand new Precor AMTs. We have also replaced and added 2 new
LifeFitness Recumbent & Upright Bikes, Concept 2 Rowers and 4 new
Cybex ArcTrainers.
The Monday
6:00 am Body Sculpt class has changed to a Core-N-More class.
The Tuesday
6:30 pm Pilates class has changed to a Yoga class and Saturday 10:00
am Pilates class has changed to a Core-N-More class.
The Kids
Fitness class has begun! It is held on Thursdays at 4:30 pm for 45
minutes.
Make sure to
check the group fitness whiteboard for any class changes and/or
coverage.
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Wilton Branch News
10 & Under
Tennis Play Day and Parent Orientation
January 2: 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Open to all kids 10 and under and parents. Refreshments
and prizes included. NO FEE.
21 pieces of
brand new Life Fitness equipment, including 6 bikes, were delivered
and set up on Wednesday, December 28. 3 bikes are upright and 3 are
recumbent.
January 20th, 5:00-7:30 pm: Parents Night Out I
Parents' Night Out is an opportunity for parents to have a night out!
Bring back date night, ladies or guys night out, or movie night.
Every Parents' Night Out, children will enjoy snacks, games, crafts
or movies. Please register at the front desk. Reservations are closed
48 hours prior to each and space is limited.
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Saratoga Springs Branch News
Saturday Night Kids Club
Kids ages
10-15 may join us every Saturday for an evening out at the Saratoga
Springs Branch. Kids will participate in age appropriate activities
in the gym, fitness center, pool and cyber café. Kids should bring a
swimsuit and a lock for their belongings. Children of all ages must
be signed in and out by an adult (over 18 years of age) and there is
no re-entry policy. Every Saturday, from 6:30-9:30 pm.
Member: $5. Program Member: $8.
New youth
volleyball program for winter session
This is a coed
program which will run from January 10th-February 14th. The cost
for participants ages 11-14 will be $35 for members
and $68 for non-members. Individuals who are interested in our
15-17 year old class are required to register but the program is
free.
11-14 year olds-Tuesdays,
5:00-6:00 pm
15-17 year olds-Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 pm OPEN VOLLEYBALL
For more
information, please contact Mike Abrams at
583-9622, ext. 120 or at mikea@saratogaregionalymca.org.
Healthy Habits Club (9-12 years)
This coed program encourages the healthy habit of exercising in
children by teaching them stretches, warm-ups, running games, running
activities, and cool-downs. All physical levels are welcome. Children
can set goals for themselves such as "completing a mile,
completing a 5k, etc". This is a great program to help children
create healthy routines and live a healthy lifestyle.
Max. 20
Indoor Track
Monday and Wednesday, 6:00-6:45 pm
FREE but registration is required.
Challenge yourself in 2012 with Extreme Bootcamps
Choose from
Mondays at 6:00 pm, Wednesdays at 6:00 pm or Fridays at 9:30 am.
Choose one, two, or all three days to get the year started right.
J.B. will push
you to the max in what promises to be 7 weeks of drills and exercises
designed to bring you to a whole new fitness level.
Cost for
participants is $60 per 7 week session. Registration is open now.
Visit any branch's Member Service Desk to register!
For more
information, contact Melissa McCreary at 583-9622 ext. 118 or melissa@saratogaregionalmca.org
January 7th, 6:00-8:30 pm:
Parents Night Out I
8 weeks to 6 years
Parents' Night Out is an opportunity for parents to have a night out!
Bring back date night, ladies or guys night out, or movie night.
Every Parents' Night Out, children will enjoy snacks, games, crafts
or movies. This program is for children ages 8 weeks to 6 years old.
Please register at the front desk. Reservations are closed 48 hours
prior to each and space is limited.
$15
Parents Night
Out II
7 to 10 year olds
We also have spaces available for 7 to 10 year olds with
age-appropriate activities, including swimming. Please register at
the front desk. Reservations are closed 48 hours prior to each and
space is limited. Bring swim suit and towel.
$15
January 15th, 1:30-4:00 pm:
Sunday
Shoppers
8 weeks to 9 years
Are your children bored with shopping? Bring them to the Sunday
Shoppers at the Saratoga Springs Branch from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. while
mom and dad run errands, do their weekly grocery shopping or visit
the shops downtown. We will have planned activities for children ages
8 weeks to 9 years old, including outside play, craft activity and
snack. Please register at the front desk. Reservations are closed 48
hours prior to each Sunday Shoppers and space is limited.
January 21st, 9:00 am-3:30 pm:
Babysitting
Certification Course
11 to 15 years
Saratoga Regional YMCA is offering this American Red Cross certified
course. It is open to youth ages 11 to 15 and includes all materials
and their certification. Be sure to bring a lunch. Participants are
encouraged to volunteer for 6 hours in the Babysitting Rooms at the
Saratoga Springs or Wilton Branches. Class size is limited to 15.
Registration at the Member Service Desk is required. Bring
a lunch.
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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:
RESPONSIBILITY
To do what is right, what you ought to do;
to be accountable for your behavior and obligations.
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Calendar
January
1
New Year's
Day-no program classes
All YMCA
Branches
January 7
Grand Opening
Tennis
Tournament
Wilton Branch
January 9
Winter
Programs Begin
All YMCA
Branches
January 11
Preschool
Registration for current preschool participants, siblings or siblings
of alumnae. In-person registration only: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saratoga
Springs Branch
January 14
"We Build
People" Annual Scholarship
Campaign
Kickoff - Cocktail Party Fundraiser -
6:00 to 10:00
p.m.
Saratoga
Springs Branch
January 31, 2012
Rowing Challenge Ends- Winner announced!
All YMCA Branches
February 1, 2012
Preschool Open House: 7:00-8:00 pm
Saratoga Springs Branch
February 7, 2012
Summer Camp and Specialty Program Registration
All YMCA Branches
February 8, 2012
New registrants may register for preschool.
In-person registration only: Sign-in begins at 7:00 am.
Registration begins at 8:00 am.
Saratoga Springs Branch
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REGULAR HOURS
September 12-June 26
Battenkill Branch
Monday-Friday
5:00 am-10:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
6:00 am-6:00 pm
Corinth Branch
Monday-Thursday
5:30 am-9:00 pm
Friday: 5:30 am-8:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
8:00 am-1:00 pm
Malta Fitness Branch
Monday-Friday
5:00 am-10:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
6:00 am-6:00 pm
Malta Child Care
Monday-Friday
6:30 am-6:00 pm
Saratoga Springs Branch
Monday-Friday
5:00 am-11:00 pm
Saturday
6:00 am-6:00 pm
Sunday
6:00 am-9:00 pm
Wilton Branch
Monday-Friday
5:00 am-11:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
6:00 am-9:00 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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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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